Strengthen Your WordPress Security with Exabytes
WordPress is a powerful platform, but its popularity makes it a frequent target for cyberattacks.
At Exabytes, we provide a secure hosting foundation—but securing your WordPress site is a shared responsibility.
By following essential best practices, you can protect your website and ensure a safe experience for your visitors.
Your Secure Exabytes Hosting Foundation
a. Regular Server Monitoring
We conduct continuous monitoring of our servers to detect and respond to any suspicious behaviour in real time.
b. Firewall Protection
Our firewalls are configured to block unauthorised access and filter malicious traffic before it reaches your site.
c. Malware Scanning
We employ automated malware scanning systems to identify and neutralise threats within our hosting infrastructure.
d. Regular Backups
We maintain server-level backups to ensure rapid recovery in case of data loss or site compromise.
Key WordPress Security Practices
1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords and Manage Users Securely
Always use complex, unique passwords for all accounts, especially those with administrative access.
Assign users only the minimum required privileges and perform regular audits to remove inactive accounts that could become attack vectors.
2. Keep WordPress, Themes, and Plugins Updated
Enabling automatic updates for minor WordPress core releases ensures you stay protected against known vulnerabilities.
Make it a habit to promptly update themes and plugins, and remove anything outdated or unused to minimise your attack surface.
3. Install a Reputable Security Plugin
Use trusted security plugins like Wordfence, Sucuri, or All In One WP Security to implement features such as firewalls, malware scans, brute-force protection, and activity logging.
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an essential second layer of protection to your login process.
4. Secure the WordPress Login Page
Implement measures to limit login attempts and mitigate brute-force attacks.
Replace the default admin username with something unique, and enforce 2FA on all administrator accounts to strengthen access control.
5. Regularly Back Up Your WordPress Website
While Exabytes provides server-level backups, it’s equally important to configure WordPress-level backups using plugins like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or BlogVault.
Store backups in a secure off-site location and familiarise yourself with Exabytes’ built-in backup and restore tools in your control panel.
6. Secure Your WordPress Database
During installation, change the default wp_ table prefix to something unique.
Use strong database credentials and restrict access to your database wherever possible to reduce exposure.
7. Be Selective with Themes and Plugins
Only install plugins and themes from reputable sources such as the official WordPress repository or trusted developers.
Avoid using nulled or pirated software as it may contain malicious code.
Routinely remove any components that are no longer in active use.
8. Enforce HTTPS with an SSL Certificate
An SSL certificate encrypts communication between your site and its visitors, ensuring both security and trust.
Exabytes makes SSL installation fast and hassle-free.
Final Thoughts
WordPress security is not a one-off checklist—it’s a continuous effort to stay ahead of ever-evolving threats.
Cyberattacks often target outdated software, weak credentials, and misconfigured settings, making vigilance your best defence.
The real danger lies not just in the known risks, but in how rapidly attackers adapt to exploit new vulnerabilities.
Relying on default settings or infrequent updates is a gamble you can’t afford.
🛡️ Don’t let your WordPress site be the weakest link.
👉 Start with Exabytes eSecure to explore how we can help you manage WordPress security with confidence.
