BigScoots proudly announces its role as a founding member of the i2Coalition’s Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA). This new coalition of 21 hosting providers and affiliated companies is dedicated to strengthening the hosting and cloud industry by fostering trust, advocating for fair policies, and ensuring an open and secure Internet.

"BigScoots has been in hosting for almost 15 years and has seen, first-hand, the impact of legislation on the industry, innovation, and client success. BigScoots is honored to be part of the SHA to participate in, and support, a bigger voice for advocacy and positive change in the hosting space."
— Tim Monner, CMO, BigScoots

SHA’s Mission and Goals

SHA aims to create a trusted, secure, and ethical web hosting environment. As part of this initiative, the alliance will:
Strengthen fraud prevention and abuse response through collaborative frameworks.
Establish common industry standards for security, privacy, and ethical practices.
Define unified terminology for better communication within the cloud industry.
Advocate for cybersecurity and data protection tailored to hosting and cloud providers.
Foster industry collaboration through events and networking opportunities.

"I'm excited to lead the Secure Hosting Alliance as we bring member companies together to build a more trusted, secure, and ethical web hosting industry," said David Snead, Director of SHA.

With SHA’s initiatives, BigScoots continues to reinforce its commitment to security, transparency, and industry-wide collaboration. As web hosting evolves, SHA’s trust-driven approach will play a critical role in shaping a safer and more resilient online ecosystem.