WordPress Security


Book Description

Everyone is out to get you! There are spammers, crackers, and hackers all over the globe attempting to infiltrate millions of websites. Their goal is to break through your proverbial front door. You should take security concerns seriously when setting up and maintaining your WordPress blog or website. This ebook offers important techniques on how to protect your site and user data. WordPress expert Jesse Friedman will help you: • Learn who’s out there and how to address Botnets, spammers, and personal or direct attackers • Understand basic security precautions and how to use the key tools of the trade to protect your site–BruteProtect, Clef, VaultPress, Akismet, and CloudFlare • Discover how to update your core, vet your plugins, update themes, and stop Botnets to safeguard your site About the Author: As the Director of Innovation at BruteProtect, Jesse Friedman spends all his time innovating, arriving at, testing and building solutions. He is passionate about helping the world by connecting people through data. Jesse shares his experience and knowledge as a leader in the industry by serving as a professor at one of two universities in Rhode Island, speaking on the stages at conferences like SXSW, WordCamps, or Future Insights, and writing books, articles, and blog posts. As a veteran WordPress developer and long time advocate of open source, Jesse hopes to continue to spread the word in order to help people, businesses, and organizations improve their lives through technology. He writes and teaches online at http://jes.se.com.




WordPress Security Secrets Revealed


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Anyone can be a target today, be it a business website or personal blog. A minor security flaw could wipe out your entire website. So, is your WordPress website secure? WordPress Security Secrets Revealed is your must-have guide to securing your WordPress website. It introduces the various methods a hacker can use to infiltrate your website. You will learn to go beyond the default levels of security provided to strengthen your website further. Go the distance by securing your login, improved firewall, malware protection, and other cross-site cyberattacks. In addition, there is a detailed guide to choosing and securing your plugins and themes to avoid any potential leaks. You still stand a chance to lose everything if you do not monitor your website, for which step-by-step instructions have been provided. This handbook is essential for any WordPress website user to keep their websites secure. You will also get an additional case study of real-time threats and how they can be identified before you become their target.




WordPress security + multi-backups: My automated 4-destination strategy


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WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for websites, with or without blogs. WordPress is getting better all the time. But thanks to its popularity, WordPress is also a big target for attackers, with 6 million password attack attempts every 16 hours according to an industry leader. That’s why we need the best combination of security, convenience and continuous automatic backups to multiple destinations, on different servers in different geographical locations. I’d like to share my new strategy for mid 2023, which involves 5 layers of security followed by a backup system that automatically sends the data to multiple servers in different geographical locations, and is known to allow fast and reliable restorations. This guide is for WordPress.org (self-hosted) users, not those who use WordPress.com.




Enhancing WordPress Security with AWS Secrets Manager: A Guide to Protecting Database Passwords


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As cyber threats evolve, securing sensitive data becomes paramount for businesses and individual website owners. Protecting database credentials is one critical component of web security—especially for WordPress users. WordPress, one of the most popular content management systems in the world, is often targeted by hackers. In this article, we will explore how to secure WordPress database passwords using AWS Secrets Manager, providing an added layer of security by storing these credentials securely in the cloud.




CMS Security Handbook


Book Description

Provides information on maintaining security for websites built on open source Content Management Systems.




WordPress 3 Ultimate Security


Book Description

Protect your WordPress site and its network.




WordPress for Education


Book Description

Create interactive and engaging elearning websites with WordPress.




WordPress All-in-One For Dummies


Book Description

Set up your WordPress site today! WordPress is a state-of-the-art blog publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. The latest version of WordPress.org will be replaced in the fall of 2018 with WordPress 5.0. This will include a major change with the addition of new editor Gutenberg. Take your WordPress experience to the next level with the information packed inside this All-in-One. From the basics of setting up your account, to choosing a host and theme, to managing content with editor Gutenberg, to keeping your site secure, these 8 books of expert information will help you take the WordPress community by storm. Build your site foundation Choose a server Become a site admin pro Learn how to manage content using Gutenberg Get ready to blog all about it!




Ultimate WordPress Handbook


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TAGLINE Your Complete Guide to Mastering WordPress for All Skill Levels KEY FEATURES ● Step-by-step instructions from basic setup to advanced WordPress techniques ● Expert guidance on customizing themes and enhancing website functionality ● Comprehensive insights into managing, maintaining, and optimizing WordPress sites DESCRIPTION As the world’s leading content management system, WordPress powers over 40% of all websites, making it essential for establishing a strong online presence. Whether you’re launching your first site or enhancing an existing one, this comprehensive guide takes you from foundational concepts to advanced customization techniques. This book offers step-by-step instructions for building and managing dynamic WordPress websites. Learn to select the right hosting and domain, create visually stunning sites with themes and plugins, and implement features that boost user engagement. With a strong emphasis on performance optimization and SEO best practices, your site will captivate visitors and rank prominently in search results. Packed with expert insights and proven strategies, you'll be equipped to troubleshoot issues, enhance security, and maintain a robust online presence. Gain valuable skills to streamline your workflow and adapt to the ever-evolving digital landscape. With practical examples, actionable tips, and industry-driven guidance, Ultimate WordPress Handbook is your indispensable resource for creating powerful, high-performing websites. Whether for personal projects, business endeavors, or refining your web development skills, this book empowers you to confidently dominate the digital space. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Set up your WordPress environment with confidence, including hosting and domain selection. ● Apply UX/UI principles to design user-friendly and visually appealing WordPress sites. ● Master advanced theme customization techniques to create a unique user experience. ● Implement effective SEO strategies to boost your site’s visibility and search engine ranking. ● Maintain optimal website performance and security, ensuring a smooth user experience. ● Analyze website traffic and user behavior through WordPress analytics tools. ● Diagnose and resolve common issues through effective troubleshooting and debugging practices. ● Identify next steps for further learning and discover additional resources to continue your WordPress journey. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is perfect for digital marketers, small business owners, and WordPress beginners and enthusiasts alike who want to build or maintain a WordPress site. No prior experience with WordPress is needed, and the step-by-step guidance ensures that even those with limited technical skills can follow along. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting the Stage for Your WordPress Journey 2. From Humble Beginnings: The Emergence of WordPress 3. Let’s Get This Party Started: Setting Up Your WordPress Universe 4. Themes and Plugins 5. Advanced Customization of Your WordPress Theme 6. Content is King (Pages and Posts) 7. The Google Games and SEO 8. Keeping Your Website Running Smoothly 9. Advanced WordPress Techniques 10. Selling with WordPress 11. Understanding WordPress Analytics 12. Troubleshooting and Debugging WordPress 13. UX/UI Principles for WordPress Sites 14. Summary, Next Steps, and Additional Resources Index




WordPress 5 Complete


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An in-depth and comprehensive take on WordPress, covering everything about the platform such as WordPress posts, pages, themes, plugins, and more. Key FeaturesGet up to date with the latest WordPress 5.0 (Bebo) and all its new featuresBeginner-friendly layout and advice you can apply from day one with loads of screenshots and examplesEnrich your development experience with the new block-based editor GutenbergBook Description Back in the day, when you wanted to launch a new website, you either had to learn web programming yourself or hire a professional who would take care of the whole process for you. Nowadays, with WordPress, anyone can build an optimized site with the least amount of effort possible and then make it available to the world in no time. Here, in the seventh edition of the book, we are going to show you how to build great looking and functional websites using WordPress. The new version of WordPress – 5.0 – comes with a few important changes, and we tell you all about how to use them effectively. From crafting content pages using the block editor, and customizing the design of your site, through to making sure it's secure, we go through it all. The book starts by introducing WordPress and teaching you how to set it up. You are then shown how to create a blog site, start writing content, and even use plugins and themes to customize the design of the site and add some unique elements to set it apart. If you want to get more in-depth, we also show you how to get started creating your own themes and plugins. Finally, we teach you how to use WordPress for building non-blog websites. By the end of the book, you will be sufficiently skilled to design high-quality websites and will be fully familiar with the ins and outs of WordPress. What you will learnLearn to adapt your plugin with the Gutenberg editorCreate content that is optimized for publication on the webCraft great looking pages and posts with the use of block editorStructure your web pages in an accessible and clear wayInstall and work with plugins and themesCustomize the design of your websiteUpload multimedia content, such as images, audio, and video easily and effectivelyDevelop your own WordPress plugins and themesUse WordPress to build websites that serve purposes other than blogsWho this book is for The ideal target audience for this book would be PHP developers who have some basic knowledge of working with WordPress and who want to get a comprehensive practical understanding of working with WordPress and create production-ready websites with it.