WordPress Fundamentals

Learn WordPress from scratch including theme and plugin development.

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Chapter 13: WordPress Security

Chapter 13 of 15

Chapter 13: WordPress Security

13.1 Security Best Practices

Protect your WordPress site from threats.

  • Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated
  • Use strong passwords
  • Limit login attempts
  • Use security plugins
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Change default admin username
  • Use secure hosting

13.2 Security Plugins

Use security plugins for additional protection.

  • Wordfence - Comprehensive security
  • Sucuri - Security monitoring
  • iThemes Security - Security hardening
  • All In One WP Security - Free security

13.3 Backup Strategy

Implement regular backup strategy.

  • Automated daily backups
  • Store backups off-site
  • Test backup restoration
  • Backup before updates