WordPress Security Overview
The tutorials in this section of the WordPress Security Tutorials module provide an overview of WordPress security and the importance of keeping your WordPress site safe, secure, and protected from malicious users.
Some tutorials in this module may require editing your WordPress template or server files. If you need help modifying template or server files please contact a professional or experienced WordPress user for assistance (learn where to get help with WordPress).
Important: Always do a backup of your WordPress site (files and data) before modifying any files. If you don’t want to back up your site yourself, then use a professional, or use WordPress backup plugins.
You can read about a great WordPress backup plugin that can fully automate your backup process here:
Click below to view tutorials on the importance of WordPress security:
WordPress Security Explained
WordPress Security Guide For Beginners
Understanding The Mindset Of Hackers
What To Do If Your WordPress Site Has Been Hacked
Computer Security Guide For WordPress Users
Software Security Guide For WordPress Users
User Security
Online Password Security
WordPress Security – Password Management Software
Web Browser Security
How To Protect Your WordPress Site From A Brute-Force Attack
Backup Creator – WordPress Backup Plugin
WordPress Security Plugins
WordPress Brute-Force Attack Prevention Plugins
WordPress Security Checklist
WordPress Security Video Tutorials
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