Secure Your Instance [sc:wpcloud]While AWS provides its own firewall, there are still things you can do minimize security risks. Here are three things I recommend: Create an Alternate User Account to the Default root (ubuntu) Login Turn off SSH Access for Default root (ubuntu) Account Change the Default Port Used for SSH From 22 1. […]
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Securing Your WordPress Site
Securing Your WordPress Site WordPress Dashboard Protection There are regular login attacks on WordPress installations. It’s good practice to use a custom username and complex password for your WordPress administrator account. It’s also helpful to use a login protection plugin such as WordFence or BruteProtect to reduce login vulnerabilities. If you use WordFence with W3TC, disable […]