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title: "The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Security"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/solid/the-ultimate-guide-to-wordpress-security/"
description: "Not following WordPress security best practices is the #1 reason for hacked sites. And WordPress users are its biggest vulnerability. Trust this non-technical,…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Solid"
date: "2023-09-15"
last_modified: "2026-08-12"
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# The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Security

**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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Did you know that not following WordPress security best practices is the #1 reason for hacked websites? WordPress users are actually its biggest vulnerability … which means the majority of WordPress hacks can be prevented with a little bit of effort.

WordPress security can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve simplified the basics so that any non-technical person can understand. With a focus on the latest WordPress security trends for 2020, including a new section on working securely from home, you’ll learn:

What you’ll learn:

- Fundamentals of securing your WordPress website
- How to work securely while working remotely
- Server security basics
- How to prevent attacks from being successful
- How to recover if you’ve been hacked

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