Best practices for securing WordPress sites

Keep your Poznan site secure with best practices for securing WordPress websites.

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Managing updates in WordPress

One of the most important elements of securing WordPress websites is the regular updating system, plug-ins and themes. The updates not only provide new features but, above all, close security loopholes. Worth noting:

• Regularly check the availability of new WordPress versions.
• Automatic updates for plug-ins and themes.
• Test the update on a backup before going live.

Strong passwords and two-step verification

Using strong passwords is an absolute must. I recommend using password generators that create random and long character combinations. In addition, the implementation of two-stage verification significantly increases the security level of the administrator account. Also worthwhile:

• Change passwords regularly.
• Avoid using the same password on different services.
• Use password managers.

Protection against spam attacks

Protecting against spam attacks is another key aspect of securing WordPress websites. It is a good idea to implement anti-spam plugins such as Akismet, which automatically filters out unwanted content. To further protect your site, you can:

• Enabling comment moderation.
• Use of CAPTCHA on contact forms.
• Blocking IP addresses from which the most spam comes.

Regular backups

The importance of regular backups cannot be overstated. Daily backups allow you to quickly get your site back up and running in the event of an attack or failure. Recommended:

• Using automatic backup tools such as UpdraftPlus.
• Storing backups in different locations - locally and in the cloud.
• Regular testing of backups by restoring them on a test server.

Security scanning and monitoring

Regular scanning of your site allows you to quickly detect potential threats. Plug-ins such as Wordfence or Sucuri offer advanced scanning features that analyse files on the server for malicious code. Also worth considering:

• Manage user access, granting rights only to those who need them.
• Install a web application firewall (WAF).
• Monitor server logs and respond to unusual activity.

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