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WordPress Security Basics - Melbourne WordPress User Meetup
The document outlines essential WordPress security practices, emphasizing that while absolute security is unattainable, several measures can significantly reduce risks, primarily by addressing common human errors. Key recommendations include maintaining regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins, implementing strong password management, utilizing backup solutions, and employing security hardening techniques. Resources for further learning and tools for enhancing WordPress security are also provided.
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- 21. Password Management • LastPass, 1Password, Roboform, KeePass, Dashlane • Secret Server, LastPass Enterprise, PassPack • Use Two-factor authentication wherever possible
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- 25. Backup Options • Server Level Backups – cPanel/Plesk – Replication – Snapshots • Backup Services • Backup Plugins • Manual Backups • Exports
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- 27. Hardening WordPress • All in one plugins: Sucuri, Wordfence, iThemes Security • Or you can take a more modular approach, but choose wisely • Security Services • Manual Hardening
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- 33. Resources • https://wordpress.org/about/security/ • https://wordpress.org/news/category/ security/ • http://codex.wordpress.org/ Hardening_WordPress • http://codex.wordpress.org/ Brute_Force_Attacks#Protect_Your_Server
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