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Tip: 4 Security Plugins for WordPress

4 security plugins for WordPress that will give you peace of mind in your day-to-day work and help you be proactive rather than reactive.

ByRodrigo Neves
3 min read
Tip: 4 Security Plugins for WordPress
As we mentioned in our article with essential tips on how to keep your WordPress secure, this CMS is extremely secure, contrary to what many people think. The problem of hacks is more closely related to how companies and developers without the necessary expertise use the tool. In this article, we'll talk about some security plugins for WordPress.

Security Plugins for WordPress

WP Fail2Ban

WP Fail2Ban is one of the simplest and most effective security measures you can implement to prevent brute-force attacks. However, simply installing the plugin in WordPress isn't enough. You also need to install Fail2Ban on the server where your website is hosted. Visit the WP Fail2Ban plugin page.

iThemes Security

iThemes Security is one of the best security plugins for WordPress. Along with its user-friendly interface and enhanced security, it fixes many vulnerabilities. The iThemes Security administration screen displays a list of items to address, ranked from highest to lowest priority. Visit the iThemes Security plugin page.

All In One WP Security & Firewall

The All In One WP Security & Firewall plugin offers nearly the same features as iThemes Security, but has a more complex administration interface. Here are 2 key features:
  • A system that measures what has been installed in WordPress and, after an analysis, assigns a security rating based on points;
  • An easy way to schedule database backups and send them by email;
Visit the All In One WP Security & Firewall plugin page.

Google Authenticator

When installed, the Google Authenticator plugin enables the well-known two-step authentication process. You continue to log in with your username and password, but before granting full access, it asks for your Google Authenticator code. To use this plugin, you'll also need to install the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone. When you need to log in to your site, simply open the app, and it will display a sequence of numbers to enter when accessing your WordPress site. Visit the Google Authenticator plugin page.

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