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Introduction to WordPress Security
WordPress is a platform for easily creating websites and blogs. It is open-source, free, and user-friendly, becoming one of the most popular platforms worldwide. People use WordPress to build personal websites, blogs, online stores, and more. It offers a wide range of plugins and themes that allow users to customize their sites according to their needs.
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A general overview of WordPress security
Security Check
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Website owner verification
Run a Security scan
Critical Installation and Security Settings
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Secure WordPress System Installation
Add-ons and Design Templates
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Updated Add-ons for Maximum Security
Official and Customizable Updated Templates for Maximum Security
Automated and Manual Backups
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The Importance of Backups
Monitoring and Information Retrieval
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Website Monitoring Tools
Removing Malicious Plans Through the Hosting Provide
Blocking Brute Force Attacks
Cross-Site Request Forgery Monitoring
Monitoring Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Monitoring Bot Addresses
Monitoring IP Addresses
Removal of Old Admin Users
Security Functions
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Security Functions
Implementation of SSL and HTTPS
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Understanding SSL and HTTPS
Advanced Security Measures
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Continuous Improvement and Strengthening
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To Stay Updated
System Security Keys
Removal of unwanted source files
Bug Detection Mode
Conclusions
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Conclusions and Last Steps
WordPress security
About Lesson
When installing a new WordPress system, it is important to perform a number of security actions to protect the site from the start.
 
  1. Choose a Complex Password: Use a non-trivial username and a password that includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable personal information.

  2. Change the Default Username: It is highly recommended to change the default username from “admin” to a custom username, as mentioned. Using the default username is a common target where attackers may attempt to break in to determine your username.

    When users manually set their username, especially as “admin,” it can create a security vulnerability. This is a known security gap, so it’s important to ensure that all users on the site use usernames other than the risky default.

  3. Emphasize Changing the Default Prefix of Database Tables (wp_): The recommendation to set unique prefixes for tables in the database is definitely an important step to enhance your system’s security. Instead of using a prefix like “wp_” that serves as a maintenance background and is known to potential attackers, you can choose a unique prefix to protect your database.

    For example, you can choose a prefix based on the site’s name or an identifier unrelated to WordPress directly. The prefix should be something you have the right to use and not easily guessable, making it difficult for an attacker to guess the internal structure of the database and approach it.

    For instance, if you install a system named “MyAwesomeSite,” you can choose a prefix like “mas_” instead of “wp_”. This will make it harder for an attacker to guess the database structure and get closer to it.

  4. Set a Complex Password for the Database: During installation, the system will provide you with the option to set a password. You are responsible for ensuring that the password you use meets high criteria such as including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, special characters, and is over 8 characters long. Generally, you will receive instructions in the installation guide or the system’s user interface that you are installing.
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