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When you think about WordPress website security, you need to understand there is no perfect solution.\u00a0 The following key points were published in the iThemes ebook titled “WordPress Security — A POCKET GUIDE<\/a>“.<\/p>\n

1. There\u2019s Always a Risk<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Your website can never be 100% secure. Hackers are always trying new things and discovering new vulnerabilities to exploit. The online world changes quickly and the same is true of security. Good security is about minimizing risk. If anybody tries to sell you a 100% secure solution, they\u2019re scamming you. You\u2019ll never be completely safe, but there\u2019s a lot you can do to minimize your risk.<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t Blame WordPress<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The haters like to say that WordPress isn\u2019t secure. That\u2019s not necessarily true\u2014it depends on how you set up and use WordPress. If you\u2019re not keeping it updated or following bad practices, then no, it\u2019s not secure. The reality is that 17% of the world\u2019s websites are using WordPress, which makes it a huge target. So you need to be smart. You need to keep things updated and follow the best practices to lock your site down. Many security issues have little to do with WordPress and more to do with server vulnerabilities, cross-contamination and poor passwords. Bad decisions can undermine your site, and that\u2019s true whether you\u2019re using WordPress or any other solution. So don\u2019t blame your security woes on WordPress.<\/p>\n

3. Security vs. Usability<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a fine balance between security and usability. Sometimes locking down your site makes it secure, but it\u2019s hard to use. Sometimes making your site easier to use makes it less secure. You\u2019ll have to find the balance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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