In-Depth Guidance:
- Core, Plugin, and Theme Updates: Regularly update WordPress and all components to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Strong Authentication: Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all user accounts.
- Security Plugins: Install and configure security plugins like Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security to monitor, block, and alert suspicious activities.
- Limit Login Attempts: Prevent brute-force attacks by restricting failed login attempts.
- Disable File Editing: Add this line in
wp-config.phpto prevent editing plugin and theme files from the dashboard:php
define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true);
- SSL Certificate: Use HTTPS to encrypt data transfer, improving both security and SEO.
- Regular Backups: Schedule automated backups stored off-site to quickly recover from hacks.
