🔹 Intro
Kawartha businesses rely on WordPress for visibility, outreach, and revenue—but without proper security, they’re exposed to serious risks. Here’s what every local business should know to defend their digital perimeter.
🔹 Common Security Risks
1. Outdated Plugins and Themes
- Vulnerabilities in old code are a top attack vector.
- Kawartha sites often run legacy plugins for local SEO or booking tools.
2. Weak Passwords and No 2FA
- Admin panels with weak credentials are easily brute-forced.
- Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. No Firewall or Intrusion Detection
- NinjaFirewall or Wordfence can block real-time threats.
- Log every intrusion attempt for forensic clarity.
4. Unsecured Hosting
- Shared hosting without isolation can expose your site to neighbor exploits.
- Consider VPS or dedicated hosting for layered defense.
5. No Backup or Recovery Plan
- If your site is compromised, can you restore it within hours?
- Use offsite backups and test recovery protocols monthly.
🔹 Need help securing your WordPress site?
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