{"id":693,"date":"2020-09-13T04:37:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-13T04:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/?p=693"},"modified":"2026-06-07T15:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T15:05:27","slug":"steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Improve Your WordPress Website Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To harden WordPress website security, keep WordPress updated, remove unused plugins and themes, use a trusted security plugin, choose secure hosting, enable CDN protection, and follow security best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress powers over 40% of websites worldwide, making it one of the most popular (and most targeted) content management systems on the internet. While WordPress itself is secure when properly maintained, outdated software, vulnerable plugins, weak passwords, and poor hosting environments can expose your website to cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, improving WordPress security does not require advanced technical skills. By following a few proven security measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections, brute-force attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #565656;color:#565656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #565656;color:#565656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#1_Keep_WordPress_Up_to_Date\" >1. Keep WordPress Up to Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#2_Remove_Unused_Plugins_and_Themes\" >2. Remove Unused Plugins and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#3_Install_a_Security_Plugin\" >3. Install a Security Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#4_Choose_a_Secure_Web_Host\" >4. Choose a Secure Web Host<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#5_Make_Use_of_a_Content_Delivery_Network\" >5. Make Use of a Content Delivery Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#6_Observe_Best_Security_Practices\" >6. Observe Best Security Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/steps-to-improve-your-wordpress-website-security\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-1-keep-wordpress-up-to-date\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_WordPress_Up_to_Date\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Keep WordPress Up to Date<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest mistakes that WordPress site owners make is failing to keep their WordPress installation up to date. When new versions are released, they have generally been tested to work. However, vulnerabilities may crop up from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is these vulnerabilities that cybercriminals often seek to exploit. One example is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/blog\/threat-research\/wordpress-core-stored-xss-vulnerability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A flaw in the WordPress core allowed bad actors to hijack administrator accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, this vulnerability was quickly patched. The issue underscores<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the importance of keeping your WordPress installation updated. These updates patch vulnerabilities and other bugs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates can also sometimes bring performance improvements or add new features to your WordPress core.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-1024x431.png\" alt=\"Update WordPress Version through the Admin Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-24x10.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-36x15.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version-48x20.png 48w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-wordpress-version.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are running multiple WordPress installations, you can handle updates for all your sites from your web hosting control panel. If you are a HostArmada customer, you can do that through cPanel &gt; Software Feature Groups &gt; Softaculous Apps Installer &gt; Outdated Installations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-1024x445.png\" alt=\"Updating multiple installations can be done from your web hosting control panel\" class=\"wp-image-700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-1024x445.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-24x10.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-36x16.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345-48x21.png 48w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/update-multiple-wordpress-installations-e1599963627345.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net\/blog\/web-hosting-guides\/compare-web-hosting-control-panel-cpanel-vs-plesk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Hosting Control Panels<\/a> come integrated with an application auto-update functionality. This is much easier than logging into each individual site to perform updates, and it could save you a lot of time if you are running several WordPress websites hosted under the same account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-2-remove-unused-plugins-and-themes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remove_Unused_Plugins_and_Themes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Remove Unused Plugins and Themes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plugins and Themes are not part of your WordPress core installation but add features to your site. They help increase flexibility in your site build, since you can choose the themes and plugins that work best for<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because plugins and themes are often community-developed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visualmodo.com\/how-to-choose-trustworthy-plugins-for-your-wordpress-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not all of them are safe to use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some are even built by a single developer seeking to address small issues. Be wary of overusing themes and plugins, since each can be a potential source of additional vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using plugins, they too need to be kept up to date<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you find that you have installed a plugin before that you no longer use, make sure to remove it to avoid leaving a possible security loophole.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-1024x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pay attention to details of WordPress plugins and themes to make sure they\u2019ve not been abandoned.\" class=\"wp-image-699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-1024x399.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-24x9.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-36x14.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information-48x19.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress-plugin-information.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep an eye on theme and plugin updates. If you notice any that have not been updated by the developer for a long period of time, it might be better to seek an alternative and remove the old one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-3-install-a-security-plugin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_a_Security_Plugin\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Install a Security Plugin<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there are so many ways to harden a WordPress installation, it can be daunting for some users to handle everything on their own. That is where security plugins like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wordfence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in handy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They offer in-depth security to WordPress sites and can help you safeguard from many types of threats. These can include anything from brute force attacks to bad bots. Many security plugins also work with massive amounts of community data, so they can assess threats much better than doing it on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be cautious about your choices and configurations, even for WordPress <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/search\/security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security plugins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some may affect your website&#8217;s performance if not configured correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-4-choose-a-secure-web-host\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_a_Secure_Web_Host\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Choose a Secure Web Host<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of web host is vital for any website, not just for those considering running WordPress. Web hosting providers take diverse approaches to security. Some may not offer comprehensive security, while others may work with top security brands like Sucuri to provide users with greater protection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-1024x435.jpg\" alt=\"Fast patching, Daily backups and User account isolation are the security solutions offered by HostArmada\" class=\"wp-image-697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-1024x435.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-24x10.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-36x15.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat-48x20.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-feat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">web hosting providers, such as HostArmada, that implement\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hostarmada.com\/website-security\/\" target=\"_blank\">robust website security<\/a>\u00a0features, such as Proactive Zero-day attack detection and OS Patch Management,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect users\u2019 websites on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hostarmada.com\/cloud-ssd-shared-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud hosting plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Note what options are available to you in this regard when choosing a web hosting plan. If you are new to <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">web hosting, you may want to learn how to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net\/website-hosting-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\">assess<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net\/website-hosting-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> the value of a given hosting service<\/a>. Even if you have solid experience with web hosting, it is always a good idea to stay informed and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostscore.net\/news\/web-hosting-industry-statistics-data-and-market-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ahead of the industry trends<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some web hosts may offer extra security features at an <\/span>additional cost. Decide whether you want to pay extra or choose a more secure, all-inclusive host<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-5-make-use-of-a-content-delivery-network\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_Use_of_a_Content_Delivery_Network\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Make Use of a Content Delivery Network<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) help you speed up the delivery of your web pages by caching static content across their global network of servers. Because of this, they also act as a sort of \u2018front line\u2019 to your website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes them the perfect solution to increase your WordPress security as well. CDNs can be used for bot filtering and for implementing firewall rules. The best part is that since these are handled on the CDN servers, your web hosting will not have to bear the load, which will be reflected in your resource usage and, consequently, in your expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though WordPress sites are dynamic, CDNs can still be very useful. In fact, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many CDNs integrate well with WordPress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can offer many advantages. They are also widely used, so learning how to configure them properly should be easy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CDNs do not necessarily come with premium price tags. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cloudflare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloudflare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers free accounts that work well for many sites. Most CDNs will be priced based on the volume of data they help serve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-6-observe-best-security-practices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Observe_Best_Security_Practices\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Observe Best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practices<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use all the security plugins in the world with poor results if you fail to follow the best security practices in managing your WordPress site. This can be pretty comprehensive, depending on how seriously you take your website security.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always use strong passwords (longer than eight characters, upper and lower cases, digits, and special characters)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using the administrator accounts unless necessary<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mask the administrative login screen<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your file and directory permissions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your wp-config.php file<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable file editing unless you need it<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 2FA authentication for logins<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement\u00a0<a data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.wiz.io\/academy\/secret-scanning\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiz.io\/academy\/secret-scanning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"c-link\">secret scanning for secure development<\/a>\u00a0to ensure sensitive information is not exposed in your codebase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you just scour the web, you can easily fill pages with the number of things you can and should do simply as a precaution. In fact, many best practices in securing WordPress sites are not difficult to do, nor will they cost you money.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; The list can go on indefinitely. Ideally, build a checklist of the things you want to do and keep track of it as you\u2019re hardening your WordPress site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest mistake WordPress site owners can make is taking their site security for granted. Those who do typically end up blaming the software for being \u2018insecure\u2019 if anything goes wrong with their site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see from the points we have outlined here, the responsibility for the security of WordPress sites is shared in a way. However, <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">as the site owner,\u00a0you\u00a0need to make the choices and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-optimizing-your-website-to-make-it-more-attractive-for-your-visitors\/\" target=\"_blank\">put things into motion<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybercriminals have the advantage of needing to succeed only once to steal or otherwise wreak havoc. You need to consider the possibility that a single loophole could be a disaster for your site. Therefore, you should always keep healthy backups of your website. As we take security seriously at HostArmada, we offer free daily backups stored on remote servers <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with all our <a href=\"https:\/\/hostarmada.com\/cloud-ssd-shared-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hosting plans<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780844493974\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is WordPress secure enough for business websites?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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