WordPress Security: 10 Things Every Indian Business Should Do

1. Keep core, themes and plugins updated

Most compromises come from outdated software with known vulnerabilities. Update regularly and remove anything you no longer use.

2. Use strong logins and two-factor

Enforce strong passwords and add two-factor authentication for admin accounts. Disable the default admin username.

3. Limit login attempts

Brute-force attacks try thousands of passwords. Limit failed attempts and lock out suspicious IPs.

4. Take automated backups

Back up files and database daily if you update frequently, at least weekly otherwise. Store copies off-server and test restoring them.

5. Use an SSL certificate

Encryption is non-negotiable for trust and payments. Let's Encrypt provides free certificates most hosts install automatically.

6. Choose reputable plugins only

Free plugins from unknown sources can contain backdoors. Install from the official repository or trusted developers, and delete unused plugins.

7. Lock down the admin area

Consider restricting wp-admin by IP or adding a security layer. Simple changes stop a large share of automated attacks.

8. Review user roles

Give contributors only the access they need. Every extra admin account is a wider attack surface.

9. Monitor for changes

File-change monitoring and uptime alerts tell you early when something is wrong. Early detection limits damage.

10. Keep a plan for incidents

Know who to call and how to restore from backup. A plan turns a scary week into a controlled recovery.

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