WordPress Security Assessment

WordPress is the most popular website platform on the planet with over 25% of websites powered by WordPress. This popularity is a two-edged sword! While it has generated numerous resources and support for WordPress website owners, it has also made WordPress a prime target for hackers.

Keeping your WordPress website safe involves three key areas. This quiz will quickly tell you whether you are doing what you can to keep your site safe.  Each question is a Yes/No answer.  If you don’t know or are not sure, choose No.

 

1. 1. I rely on my web host for backups

   Yes
   

   No
   

2. 2. My site is backed up

   Yes
   

   No
   

3. 3. I backup both the database and the filesystem

   Yes
   

   No
   

4. 4. My backups are stored offsite

   Yes
   

   No
   

5. 5. I test my backups regularly

   Yes
   

   No
   

6. 6. I keep WordPress updated

   Yes
   

   No
   

7. 7. I keep all my themes updated

   Yes
   

   No
   

8. 8. I keep all my plugins updated

   Yes
   

   No
   

9. 9. I rely on my web host for security

   Yes
   

   No
   

10. 10. I monitor my site for security issues

    Yes
    

    No