Website Security: Why WordPress is Safer Than You Think
Heard rumours that WordPress isn’t secure? It’s time to set the record straight.
Despite what you may have heard, WordPress is one of the most secure and reliable platforms, and is one of the most widely used globally.
WordPress continuously monitors its core system for vulnerabilities, and the dedicated security team rapidly releases patches to address any issues immediately. This proactive monitoring, paired with best practices, keeps millions of sites safe every day.
As with any platform, good management is key—security issues often arise not from WordPress itself, but from poor maintenance practices.
We take the guesswork out of security by actively managing and safeguarding your site. Here’s how we ensure your WordPress site stays secure:
How We Keep Your Website Safe and Secure
1. Cloudflare Integration for Advanced Protection
We leverage Cloudflare’s powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block malicious traffic, including DDoS attacks and SQL injections. Cloudflare masks your server’s IP address, adds an extra layer of encryption with free SSL certificates, and ensures traffic is routed securely across its global network to prevent direct attacks.
2. Private, Dedicated Server Hosting
Your site is hosted on our private server at the Auckland Data Centre, ensuring you don’t share resources—or risks—with other websites. This helps us mitigate security vulnerabilities often associated with shared hosting environments.
3. Robust Security Plugins and Regular Updates
We use top-tier security plugins to monitor your site 24/7. These plugins provide firewall protection, malware scans, and login attempt limitations. We also ensure every plugin, theme, and the WordPress core is always up-to-date with the latest security patches.
4. Frequent Backups with Quick Recovery
We conduct regular backups to ensure that if anything goes wrong, your website can be restored quickly with minimal downtime. Our backups are stored securely, and we test recovery procedures to ensure smooth transitions when needed.
5. Clean Backend to Minimise Risk
A tidy backend isn’t just good for performance—it’s essential for security. We remove unused plugins, themes, and media files that could become security vulnerabilities over time. A lean site is harder for hackers to exploit and easier for us to monitor for potential threats.
Rest Easy with a Secure WordPress Website
With these security measures in place, WordPress becomes one of the most secure CMS platforms in the world. When managed properly, it’s a powerful, flexible tool that you can trust to protect your business.
Ready to make your website safer and more resilient? Get in touch and let’s talk about how we can secure your WordPress site!
