WordPress security is something to take exceptionally seriously. Its importance is often underestimated and dealt with belatedly, but this is time consuming and costly. It’s much better to make a highly secure WordPress site, so it doesn’t get hacked. Think of it as putting a lock on your front door: ideally you do it before you get burgled. WordPress is inherently a secure piece of software, but the themes and plugins that are its greatest strength also open it to potential hackers. As of November 2016 WordPress powers 27% of all websites, and this number continues to grow. This makes it a very attractive target for hackers, so keeping your site secure is of utmost importance.
This guide will show you literally everything you need to know to keep your WordPress site secure. We’ll quickly cover what every other guide tells you, and then get onto the lesser known security tools and tips.
Update All The Things
We’ll keep this brief: keep WordPress up-to-date.
By default WordPress automagically updates minor releases to the latest version, but use Advanced Automatic Updates to get everything updated automatically. Install the plugin and find an extra menu added
Source: https://managewp.org/articles/14007/advanced-wordpress-security-everything-you-need-for-a-secure-site
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