Pressable Achieves Secure Hosting Alliance Certification

We’re excited to share that Pressable has officially earned certification from the Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA), an initiative of the i2 Coalition that sets a higher bar for security, reliability, and responsible hosting practices across the industry.

This certification represents the standards we work to uphold every day: protecting our customers’ sites, responding rapidly to abuse, and maintaining infrastructure that performs under real-world demands.

Why This Matters

The hosting industry has long been driven by price competition. SHA aims to shift that conversation by recognizing providers who invest in security, transparency, and operational discipline.

For Pressable customers, this certification provides:

• Third-party assurance that your hosting platform meets established security and reliability standards.
• Confidence in infrastructure integrity, backed by independently reviewed practices.
• A trusted signal that your sites are supported by a provider committed to ethical and responsible operations.

What Goes Into Certification

The SHA certification process evaluates hosting providers across key areas, including:

• Clear policies addressing infrastructure misuse.
• Active participation in anti-abuse and security initiatives.
• Ongoing monitoring of emerging threats and industry trends.
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy, transparency, and operational excellence.

While these standards have long been central to our workflow, this certification allows us to transparently showcase the rigor behind our infrastructure. From collaborating with Automattic’s broader security, legal, and trust teams to staying aligned with industry efforts, we continuously evolve to meet the demands of a changing threat landscape.

A Broader Industry Effort

Pressable joins an initial group of certified hosting providers recognized for meeting SHA’s standards. This growing cohort reflects a shared commitment across the industry to move beyond a race to the bottom and toward a more secure, trustworthy web ecosystem.

As part of this effort, Automattic’s support of the Secure Hosting Alliance helps strengthen collaboration across hosting providers, security researchers, and policy groups working to improve the health of the internet.

Looking Ahead

You’ll start to see the SHA Trust Seal across our site soon, representing this milestone and our ongoing commitment to the highest standards in managed WordPress hosting.

This certification reinforces what our customers already expect from Pressable: dependable performance, proactive security, and a platform built for serious growth.

“Most hosting providers compete primarily on what they charge. SHA is about what they’re willing to be accountable for. For the agencies and businesses building on Pressable, this certification means their infrastructure has been independently reviewed and held to a documented standard. That’s the kind of assurance serious operators actually want.”
– Vik Patel, Pressable CEO

Suzanne Kolpakov

Suzanne leads Product Marketing at Pressable, where she focuses on translating complex hosting technology into clear, empowering solutions for creators and businesses. Driven by a passion for the WordPress community, she strives to show how the right platform can be a catalyst for growth and innovation. Suzanne believes that great marketing starts with authentic storytelling and making high-performance tech feel accessible to everyone. She lives in the Metro Atlanta area with her two children and two cats. When she’s not scaling the Pressable brand, you’ll find her navigating the local trails or enjoying the vibrant energy of the South.