In this section, we will focus on securing your WordPress site. We will implement key principles of system security and configure a Web Application Firewall (WAF).

Updating the WordPress Platform:

Task: Verify if your installed WordPress version is up to date. Update the WordPress platform, as well as all installed plugins and themes. Enable the auto-update feature for each plugin in the Plugin section.

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Using Strong Passwords:

Task: Ensure that all user accounts on your WordPress site have strong passwords (minimum of 12 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters).

Limiting Login Attempts:

Task: Install a security plugin to limit the number of failed login attempts and temporarily block IP addresses that attempt brute force attacks.

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Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication:

Task: Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your WordPress administrator account.