3 Great WordPress Security Plugins recommended by keenweb.co.uk

This week we take a look at five of the best WordPress security plugins available today which will keep your website secure and boost you your WordPress website security.

WordPress is the most popular Content Management System (CMS) available today and is also very secure. Regular security updates and patches are released which help prevent hacks.

However, as with any website, there are weak links. More often than not an attack can be traced to a simple admin password that’s not been changed since your site was setup.

The good news is WordPress’ awesome plugin system lets you boost your website security quickly and easily, helping you close loopholes and prevent attacks on your website.

We’ve brought together 5 of the best WordPress security plugins available. You can keep your WordPress site secure by installing any of the following plugins today:

1. Jetpack Protect (Formerly BruteProtect)

Stop brute-force attacks on your WordPress websites by botnets in one easy step by enabling Protect from the Jetpack plugin.

Jetpack Protect blocks malicious bots and users from accessing your WordPress website.

Jetpack Protect works by tracking login attempts to your website. When there are too many failed attempts, Jetpack Protect logs and blocks that IP across the entire network of WordPress websites running Jetpack Protect.

2. WordFence

Wordfence Security is one of the most popular all in one security plugins available for WordPress. This means it includes a whole range of features in just one plugin.

In our experience, it’s easy to setup and use and has a great range of features including a website scanner which will scan your WordPress files, themes and plugins and find any malware or code changes which may have been made.

Wordfence also includes real-time tracking of visitors to your website and will also block IP addresses of suspicious users and protect against brute force attacks.

If you’re an advanced WordPress user you’ll also be pleased to know you have granular control of each setting, so you can configure WordFence exactly as you want.

Thee Wordfence plugin is free to install but also includes some premium features which are a paid extra.

3. Clef

Your WordPress admin password is so often the weak link in the security chain and the easiest way for a hacker to gain access to your website.

The Clef WordPress plugin replaces your passwords entirely with a password free, two-factor authentication system.

Instead, you install and use the Clef app on your smart phone to login to your website instead.

Secure WordPress Hosting

These WordPress security plugins are just one part of the security chain. At the base you’ll want to run your WordPress site on secure Web Hosting.

The more secure your web hosting, the great the chance of avoiding hacking attempts leading to an increase in sales and leads. We offer a range of Web Hosting packages, built on our optimised Web hosting platform which include special features which can help reduce the chance of an attack.

Intrusion Detection System which monitors your account and blocks attackers.
Built-in virus scanner for website files and uploads.
Free UK-based Technical Support who are on hand to offer tips and help you to secure your WordPress website.

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