- [Instructor] As you might expect, using insecure plugins…and themes puts your site at risk.…Indeed, WordPress itself is very secure, but if you install…a plugin or theme that contains any sort of vulnerability,…your entire site may be targeted and attacked.…Choosing trusted plugins and themes only takes…a few minutes and you can most of it from the comfort…of the WordPress Admin Area.…In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate some practical…guidelines and helpful tips for choosing safe and secure…plugins and themes.…The goal is simple: review as much information as it takes…to make the best choice.…
There are no hard and fast rules, but applying some…practical guidelines will help you choose safe…and reliable plugins.…When choosing plugins, look for trusted plugins that…are hosted at the WordPress Plugin Directory.…And check out the plugin's ratings and reviews.…Also, look for plugins that are actively developed.…Check the version number and time since the last update.…Compatibility is also important.…Check the latest compatible WordPress version and check…
Author
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8/30/2019Released
9/16/2016- Backing up and restoring your site
- Setting up strong passwords
- Understanding users and roles
- Choosing trusted plugins and themes
- Changing and recovering passwords
- Configuring authentication keys
- Securing the login page
- Fighting spam in the comments
- Blocking access and detecting hacks
- Building a firewall for WordPress
- Detecting and blocking bots
- Auditing your WordPress security
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 3s
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Using the exercise files2m 14s
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1. Getting Started
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Back up your site4m 6s
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Restore your site5m 36s
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Keep your site up to date4m 37s
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2. Security Essentials
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Implement strong passwords4m 34s
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Understand users and roles3m 29s
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Change and recover passwords3m 30s
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Disable user registration2m 41s
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3. Hardening WordPress
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Prevent directory listings3m 59s
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Remove version numbers3m 47s
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Disable error display3m 7s
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4. Improving Security with Plugins
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Fight comment spam3m 22s
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Secure your login page4m 34s
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Stop user enumeration4m 50s
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Monitor admin users4m 19s
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Implement a firewall3m 6s
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Block access6m 5s
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Monitoring file changes4m 16s
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5. Advanced Tips and Tricks
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Stop file hotlinking4m 18s
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Stop automated spam2m 32s
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Detect and block bad bots4m 42s
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Control proxy access4m 21s
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Control admin access4m 59s
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6. Applying Best Practices
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Choose a good host6m 16s
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Further security techniques6m 44s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 9s
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