Security is the most import aspect when managing your website.
If you are running a business on the internet, then securing your WordPress installation should be at the very top of your priority list! There is so much to say on this topic, but I have picked some of the most broad and easily-executable tips and outlined them here. If you are looking to improve security, this this is a great place to start.
WordPress makes managing, updating and changing your blog incredibly simple – and that’s only one reason why millions of people are using it today. Due to this popularity, the platform was recently put under attack by hackers using a “botnet” strategy to take down numerous sites. This botnet attack was a large scale DDOS (direct denial of service) attack that crippled thousands of sites and put their data at risk.
Before you panic and switch your blog management software, there are a few things you need to know first. The good news is—you don’t need to stop using WordPress—you just need to be a little smarter when it comes to using it.
