503 – Checking in on WordPress Security in 2021
Announcements
Checking in on WordPress Security in 2021
Action Items:
- Use a strong password in WordPress and different passwords on every site
- Install a WordPress security plugin, like iThemes Security or WordFence
- Enable WordPress two-factor authentication
- Keep WordPress and your themes and plugins updated
- Work with your host to make sure your file permissions are correct
- Run regular malware scans with sucuri.net
- Have an automated backup running
- Lock down the number of unsuccessful login attempts with Limit Login Attempts
