Keep Your WordPress Safe & Secure
WordPress is a dynamic open-source content management system (CMS) which is used to power millions of websites, web applications , and blogs. At the time of this writing, it powers more than 43% of the top 10 million websites on the internet, giving it an estimated 62% market share of all sites using a CMS. However, being popular makes it a huge target for hackers and bots.
Cybersecurity is a field that requires 24×7 vigilance and constant adaptation. That’s why our WordPress developers build websites with security in mind, and why we created our Shieldwall WordPress Security product.
Protecting the integrity of your data, and your reputation, is critically important to us.
Common Security Threats
Here are some of the most common security threats that WordPress websites face, along with a short description of each threat:
Brute Force attacks will hammer your login page with various username and password combinations in an attempt to access and control your WordPress website.
XSS involves attackers injecting harmful scripts into WordPress pages, putting other user’s browsers at risk.
SQL Injection occurs when attackers trick WordPress into running unauthorized SQL queries with the aim of hacking the website.
The vast majority of WordPress websites that we have seen hacked were due to the customer not updating their WordPress website, WordPress plugins or WordPress Themes, which is why we created our WordPress Monthly Updates product.
These are just a few of the many security threats that WordPress websites can encounter. There is a lot to take into consideration when building a WordPress website and security has become more important than ever. Understanding these threats and putting appropriate security measures in place is crucial to protecting WordPress websites and their users from harm.
Our Approach to WordPress Security
At the core of our approach to WordPress security lies vigilant planning and a commitment to safeguarding user data and brand reputation. Our WordPress security experts put a lot of effort into making to sure that our WordPress websites are fortified against cyber threats as much as reasonably possible. This includes implementing targeted security configurations, security plugins, and Cloudflare.
Our approach encompasses every stage of WordPress development, from planning to deployment, ensuring that our WordPress websites are not only functional but also resilient to potential security breaches.
Security doesn’t stop once the website is deployed. WordPress and its plugins can become out of date quickly and threats constantly evolve. Our Shieldwall WordPress Security product is designed to help maintain the on-going security of your WordPress website post-launch. It also pairs well with our Managed WordPress Hosting.