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Website Security covers the steps needed to protect a WordPress site from common attacks, and how to recover quickly when something does go wrong — SSL and HTTPS setup, limiting login attempts, two-factor authentication, changing the default login URL, setting up a firewall, scanning for malware, cleaning up a compromised site, adding HTTP security headers, and configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for email authentication.
WordPress security is one of the rare areas where getting the basics right covers the overwhelming majority of real-world risk. Most compromised WordPress sites weren’t hit by anything sophisticated — they were running outdated software, using weak passwords, or carrying an abandoned plugin nobody remembered to remove.
The articles here focus on the steps that address the risk profile a typical WordPress site actually faces, rather than theoretical scenarios that rarely apply. A site secured properly at launch needs far less emergency attention later than one hardened only after something’s already gone wrong.
Learn how to set the correct WordPress file permissions to improve your site’s security. Covers the recommended values for files, folders, and wp-config.php, plus how to check and update permissions via cPanel or FTP.
XML-RPC is a legacy remote access feature that ships active in every WordPress installation. Here’s how to disable it and close one of the most common attack vectors targeting WordPress sites.
Most WordPress security problems come from outdated plugins, forgotten user accounts, and settings that haven’t been reviewed since launch. A security audit is a systematic check of everything that could leave your site exposed. This guide walks through the full audit process — user accounts, plugins, login security, updates, malware scanning, and file permissions.
HTTP security headers protect your WordPress website from common browser-based attacks including clickjacking, cross-site scripting, and MIME sniffing. This guide explains what each header does and how to add them using your .htaccess file or functions.php — no plugin required.
A WordPress firewall is one of the most effective ways to block malicious traffic before it reaches your site. This guide covers how to install and configure Wordfence, what the key settings do, and how to confirm your firewall is active and protecting your site.