WordPress 3: Developing Secure Sites

Illustrates various techniques for securing self-hosted WordPress sites.This course explains how to secure self-hosted WordPress sites, including site configuration, code modification, and the use of free plug-ins. Beginning with the basics of site security, author Jeff Starr explains how to harden a WordPress site by configuring authentication keys, setting proper file permissions, and removing version numbers. The course shows how to implement a firewall, prevent automated spam, and control proxy access, and concludes with a series of advanced tips and site security best practices. Topics include: Backing up and restoring your site Setting up strong passwords Choosing trusted plugins and themes Protecting the configuration file and the admin directory Securing the login page Fighting comment spam Blocking access and detecting hacks Finding and reporting vulnerabilities