Websites are vulnerable to security issues if safety precautions are not made. Websites could be prone to attacks, malware, or other issues that not only affect you but to whoever visits your WordPress site. Reinforcing security won’t completely eliminate all issues but will surely minimize any potential problems that could have easily been avoided.
WordPress Security
Why do I need security for my WordPress website?
Keep in mind some of these statistics when considering WordPress security services:
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41% of WordPress attacks are caused by a vulnerability on the hosting platform.
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52% of WordPress vulnerabilities relate to plugins.
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84% of all security vulnerabilities on the internet are the result of XSS attacks.
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37% of WordPress vulnerabilities are caused by exploitations of the core.
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11% of attacks are caused by WordPress themes.
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44% of hacking was caused by outdated WordPress sites.
Out-of-date WordPress core; plugins; themes, comprised passwords, and poor hosting environment may not seem like a priority but if no precautions are made, eventually you will be susceptible to an attack and other serious issues. This is why you need security measurements for your WordPress site.
How do I make my website secure?
Generally, these are some safety measures you can implement for your WordPress site to improve security.
- Make sure to always back up your website.
- Be aware and avoid plugins that are regarded as cheap
- Always keep WordPress updated
- Try to keep your work computer virus-free
- Implement two-factor authentication when login in
- Have SSL encryption
- Be on a secure hosting site
- Use HTTPS for your site
- Always use long and high-quality passwords
This is not a comprehensive list, but this alone still takes time and the know-how to accomplish. Luckily we are the experts that offer convenient security services.
What we offer
We have expertise in providing support for security on your WordPress site. Our services consists of the following but not limited to:
Backups
Having backups for your entire website include the WordPress core, its plugins, themes, PHP, JavaScript, and all other important files that keep your website running.
Firewall protection
A firewall behaves like a shield for your website by monitoring incoming traffic and stopping any threats. This can also have a positive effect on improving site speed.
HTTPS implementation
An encryption method that secures the connection between the user’s browser and server, protecting sensitive data such as member login access and credit card information.
Login protection
We can protect your login by changing your username, choosing strong passwords, limiting user access, limit login attempts, and adding two-factor authentication.
Malware detection
Malicious code, suspicious links, suspicious redirects, and unofficial or outdated WordPress versions can create problems for your website. We are able to scan and eliminate these problems.
Secure file sharing
Secure highly sensitive website files to make sure it’s protected at all times and manage them with ease and without worries whenever you edit, copy or delete files.
Security monitoring
We stay on top of monitoring your WordPress site’s performance, functionality, and other important aspects that Firewall protection alone is unable to cover.
Site health monitoring
We audit and make sure your web pages are not being linked to suspicious and dangerous websites that could affect Google rankings and may be deemed as unsafe by users.
Web Hosting
Conveniently we provide a great and secure hosting environment for your WordPress website, which you can read more about on the web hosting services page.
Fix my WordPress security issues
Security for your WordPress site is essential, you may be able to take this precaution in your own hands but that requires time and research to fix some problems. After trial and error, you may be able to resolve an issue but you want to run a business not dedicate a significant amount of time trying to fix website errors. This is where we come in. If you have any questions or want to get WordPress security please contact us, we are eager to help and improve your website’s health.
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