WordPress can rightly be called one of the most popular content management systems in the world, if not THE most popular one. The simplicity for users, paired with extreme flexibility and accessibility — all contribute to its immense popularity.
Such popularity also makes WordPress vulnerable, attracting all sorts of attacks. However, WordPress is actually more secure than you might think.
The WordPress core product has a team of dedicated developers who work on keeping the platform as secure as possible. So the first line of defence is there.
The rest, however, depends on the users. With that in mind, what you, as a user, can do to harden your WordPress site?
Choose your hosting wisely
Keep your WordPress installation updated
Be mindful of your passwords and permissions
Install security plugins
Back up your site
The popularity of WordPress is what also makes it a target for many attackers — but luckily, there are a number of things users can do to protect their WordPress sites.
Keeping the site regularly updated and backed up, and with trusted security plugins running, will greatly minimize the risk of it being compromised.