Security isn't just about locks; it's about response time. In the world of web security, "Cheap" often translates to "Vulnerable."
1. The Hidden Risk of Shared Hosting
On a Shared Hosting plan, you are sharing an IP address and server resources with hundreds of unknown websites. If one of those neighbors gets targeted by a DDoS attack or infected with malware, your site suffers collateral damage. Your performance drops, and your IP reputation can be blacklisted.
SSL Handshake Time: Secure connections require a complex "handshake" between browser and server. On slow shared servers, this negotiation can lag, causing "Not Secure" warnings to flash briefly before the site loads—terrifying users.
TTFB and Security
Time to First Byte (TTFB) is a key indicator of server health. High TTFB often indicates an overloaded server that may struggle to process security protocols efficiently, leaving potential gaps for exploits.