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title: "A Guide to WordPress Security: 10 Things You Need to Know"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/solid/guide-to-wordpress-security/"
description: "How much would a cyber attack cost your business in time, money, and compromised reputation? Find out how to fill gaps in your WordPress security strategy and r…"
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date: "2023-09-15"
last_modified: "2026-08-12"
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# A Guide to WordPress Security: 10 Things You Need to Know

**Coming soon:** Solid Security is becoming Kadence Security. You may see both names used while we update the product, documentation, and customer experience.

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**Cyber attacks happen every 39 seconds.\*  
43% of cyber attacks target small businesses.\*   
95% of cyber attacks are due to human error.**\*  
**Even the best security strategy may fail if WordPress security settings are not configured properly.**  
  
What is the cost of an attack? How many hours to recover? How much revenue lost? How much damage done to relationships and reputation?

Scary stuff until you realize: Attacks are largely avoidable. Read our Guide to WordPress Security.

What you’ll learn:

- Why your security strategy needs to address plugin vulnerabilities, weak passwords, and obsolete software
- Common mistakes users and admins make
- WordPress security best practices
- Actions you can take today to reduce your risk of a hack or breach

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Zippia. “30 Crucial Cybersecurity Statistics \[2023\]: Data, Trends And More” Zippia.com. Jun. 15, 2023, https://www.zippia.com/advice/cybersecurity-statistics/

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