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