How to Keep a WordPress Site Secure

WordPress powers a huge share of the web, which makes it a target. The good news is that keeping a WordPress site secure is mostly about a few sensible habits, not deep technical wizardry. Here is what matters.

Keep everything updated

Most break-ins exploit known flaws in outdated software. Keeping WordPress, your theme and your plugins up to date closes those doors. This is the single most important habit, and the one most often neglected.

Use strong logins

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication stop the most common attacks cold. Avoid the username “admin”, and remove old accounts that are no longer needed.

Choose fewer, trusted plugins

Plugins are a common way in. Stick to well-maintained ones from reputable developers, and delete anything you are not using. Less code means less risk.

Back up, and host well

Regular, automatic backups mean that if the worst happens, you can recover quickly. Good hosting adds another strong layer of protection with firewalls, monitoring and fast recovery.

Managed hosting takes most of this off your plate. Defyn Digital handles updates, backups and security so you do not have to. Want peace of mind for your site? Get in touch, or call 02 9834 4119.