Dark Crimson - The Blog of Ben Lister

Wordpress is one of the the most commonly used and talked about blogging platforms on the internet. Because of this, it has gained the interest of bloggers, hackers and corporate marketing douche bags who wear too much cologne alike. A simple Google search will yield numerous guides offering WordPress security tips and while there is a lot great information out there, I’ve found that most are either focused on a single topic or contain outdated information. That is why I’ve created this guide serving not only an overview of practical methods for securing modern versions of WordPress but will also a more detailed look at why these procedures are actually relevant and necessary. (more…)