Basic hardening means keeping software current, limiting access, using strong authentication, maintaining backups, checking permissions and monitoring for suspicious changes.
Keep software current
Outdated CMS versions, plugins, themes and server software are common entry points. Updates should be applied with backups available and tested after deployment.
Limit admin access
Use individual accounts, remove old users, avoid shared admin logins and require strong passwords. Where possible, enable two-factor authentication for admin areas and hosting control panels.
Reduce unnecessary components
Delete unused themes, plugins, test folders and old backup archives from public web directories. Anything left online can become part of the attack surface.
Review file permissions and uploads
Uploads folders should not execute scripts. File and folder permissions should be restrictive enough for the site to run without allowing broad write access.
Use backups and monitoring
Backups are part of security because they make recovery possible. Monitoring helps catch outages, file changes or suspicious behaviour earlier.
Do not rely on one plugin
A security plugin can help, but it is not a complete strategy. Hosting quality, admin habits, patching, backups and recovery planning all matter.
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