WordPress security. Oh boy, you just can\u2019t get enough, can you? Luckily, today isn\u2019t about teaching you something new about WordPress security. We already know what the platform\u2019s weaknesses are and how to protect our sites from outside threats.<\/p>\n
Nope, today\u2019s guide is going to delve into the 60 best security resources for WordPress. You can read through all of them today or you can bookmark and have them at the ready when you do need to brush up on proper WordPress security protocols. You should always be looking for ways to enhance the security of your WordPress site–especially as new insecurities and threats become known–and this guide will keep you well-informed.<\/p>\n
Remember: WordPress security is never a one-and-done kind of thing. While I\u2019d love to tell you that a solid security plugin like Defender<\/a> is all you need to keep malware, spammers, and other bad guys off your site, it just isn\u2019t enough. It\u2019s an essential piece in your security strategy, but it can\u2019t be the only one.<\/p>\n Stock up on these resources now and keep yourself attuned to the latest and greatest news on WordPress security, so you\u2019re never in the dark on the most recent threats that could potentially be making their way towards your site.<\/p>\n As you know, security can\u2019t just be handled with one clear and well-defined approach. There are just too many ways your WordPress site could possibly be infected, hacked, or otherwise compromised.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why I\u2019ve broken the following guide down into the different types of resources you may find useful. I\u2019ll start by tackling resources that discuss WordPress insecurities more generally and then delve a bit into how to take a granular approach by targeting plugins, themes, etc. I\u2019m also including not just articles and guides, but step-by-step tutorials, as well as influencers\u00a0who focus on WordPress security.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start by looking at WordPress and general web security guides you need to know inside and out. These resources come from trusted web authorities like Google and WordPress, so there\u2019s no conjecture here. These are the security facts and you need to know them.<\/p>\n WordPress security guides are great because they give you the essentials you need to lay down a super-secure base for your website. Articles and roundups, however, take those security guidelines and frame them in a more practical and recognizable setting. So, if you want quick advice on how to harden your WordPress site\u2019s security or a more in-depth understanding of particularly problematic areas within WordPress, check these roundups first.<\/p>\n Sometimes what you want isn\u2019t so much a better understanding of why<\/em> WordPress might be insecure or where to look for those weak spots. Sometimes what you want is a practical and actionable guide that instructs you on how<\/em> to mend your site\u2019s vulnerabilities. The following WordPress security checklists, step-by-step guides, and tutorials cover a variety of security lockdown processes you\u2019ll eventually find a need for in your WordPress development work.<\/p>\n In Sucuri\u2019s Hacked Website Report<\/a> from Q3 of 2016, they called special attention to WordPress plugins since they\u2019re known as one of the leading sources of infections. That said, WordPress plugins can be incredibly useful in fending off malicious attacks. It\u2019s simply a matter of finding plugins that have been well-built and will do as promised. Here are some of the best security plugin roundups.<\/p>\n Plugins aren\u2019t the only third-party extension often found responsible for introducing security problems into a WordPress site. Poorly coded themes and those left un-updated can also wreak havoc. That\u2019s why you should always have at least one of these WordPress theme security guides on hand.<\/p>\n While most of the people who created the security content mentioned above will work to keep their guides updated, nothing beats getting up-to-the-minute news. If you\u2019re looking for an easy way to stay up on the latest in WordPress security, you can subscribe to these blogs or follow the Twitter users mentioned below. Security is a primary focus for each of them, so you\u2019ll be in good hands.<\/p>\n A security threat could come from a plugin you believed to be completely harmless or a seemingly innocent comment left on your blog. It could also come from a direct brute force attack against your site\u2019s wp-admin area. With so many different methods of attack, your best bet in fending them off is to stay well-informed. Security will be a never-ending struggle for web developers, so bookmark this guide to make it just a little bit easier on yourself going forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WordPress security. Oh boy, you just can\u2019t get enough, can you? Luckily, today isn\u2019t about teaching you something new about WordPress security. We already know what the platform\u2019s weaknesses are and how to protect our sites from outside threats. Nope, today\u2019s guide is going to delve into the 60 best security resources for WordPress. 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WordPress Security Guides You Absolutely Need to Use<\/h3>\n
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Best Articles and Roundups About WordPress Security<\/h3>\n
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Best Step-by-Step WordPress Security Guides and Tutorials<\/h3>\n
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Best WordPress Security Plugin Roundups<\/h3>\n
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Best WordPress Theme Security Guides<\/h3>\n
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Best WordPress Security Experts to Follow<\/h3>\n
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Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n