How do you secure your WordPress site against the latest threats?

Secure WordPress websites from the latest threats with up-to-date tools and practices. Check out our tips and discover more.

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Introduction to WordPress security

WordPress websites are some of the most popular sites on the web, which unfortunately makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals. In Poznan and elsewhere, site owners need to be aware of the risks and take appropriate security steps.

Key steps to protect your WordPress site

Securing a WordPress website requires comprehensive measures. Below are the key steps I recommend you take:

• Updates - Monitoring and performing updates for WordPress, plugins and themes.
• Strong passwords - Using long and complex passwords, changing them regularly.
• Safety copies - Regular data backups.

Security plug-ins for WordPress

Plug-ins are an important element in protecting a WordPress website. Here are some recommended solutions:

• Wordfence Security - Among other things, it includes an application firewall and a malware scanner.
• Sucuri Security - It enables file integrity monitoring and offers a firewall.
• iThemes Security - Helps protect by blocking malicious login attempts.

Practices to improve WordPress security

In addition to plugins and configuration, there are other practices that can significantly increase the security of your WordPress website. One key element is monitoring for unauthorised access. Regularly reviewing access logs and setting up notifications for unauthorised access attempts can help you respond quickly to potential threats.

The next step is restrictive rights for users. It is a good idea to define precisely what permissions each user has and avoid giving administrative rights without necessity.

Key tools for monitoring website activity

Using the right tools to monitor activity on a WordPress site is important. Below, I present the most important tools and their functions:

• Google Analytics - Monitoring of site traffic, analysis of demographics and sources of visits.
• Uptime Robot - A tool for monitoring site availability that informs you of any downtime.
• Jetpack - It includes modules for security, monitoring and analysing website activity.

Data protection is equally important. When looking after the security of a WordPress website in Poznan, I also need to ensure compliance with RODO, especially when collecting user data.

I encourage you to check out my article on WordPress security copy automation, where I describe in detail how to manage backups effectively.