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In WordPress 3: Developing Secure Sites, author Jeff Starr illustrates various techniques for securing self-hosted WordPress sites, including site configuration, code modification, and the use of free plug-ins. Beginning with the basics of site security, the course explains how to harden a WordPress site by configuring authentication keys, setting proper file permissions, and removing version numbers. The course shows how to implement a firewall, prevent automated spam, and control proxy access, and concludes with a series of advanced tips and site security best practices. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

    Backing up and restoring your site
    Setting up strong passwords
    Choosing trusted plugins and themes
    Protecting the configuration file and the admin directory
    Securing the login page
    Fighting comment spam
    Blocking access and detecting hacks
    Finding and reporting vulnerabilities