WordPress Security

Essential Security Steps

Keep Everything Updated

• WordPress core: Dashboard > Updates
• Plugins: Update all, remove unused ones
• Themes: Update active theme, delete unused themes

Strong Passwords

• Use complex passwords for WordPress admin, FTP, database
• Do not use "admin" as your username

Security Plugins

• Wordfence: Firewall + malware scanner
• Sucuri: Security monitoring
• Limit Login Attempts: Blocks brute force attacks

Backup Regularly

• Use UpdraftPlus or similar backup plugin
• Store backups offsite (Google Drive, Dropbox)
• Test restoring from backup periodically

Additional Protection

• Change default login URL (use WPS Hide Login plugin)
• Disable file editing: add to wp-config.php:

define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true);

• Enable 2FA for WordPress admin login
• Use SSL (HTTPS) for your site