Course information:

Whilst Wordpress is one of the most popular website platforms in the world, it is still Open Source software which means it can be vulnerable to attack if you don’t have a suitable programme of maintenance and security.

Jump on our next one hour webinar and find out what you need to know about keeping your Wordpress website safe and secure through the use of various security, backup and maintenance practices and plugins.

Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented.

Course outcomes:

This session will introduce you to common vulnerabilities with Wordpress, and help you understand what you should be doing to keep your website safe and secure at all times.

Who should attend

  • People who are considering moving to Wordpress as a website platform and have concerns about safety/security on the platform

  • People who already have an established Wordpress site without a current security/maintenance program in place

  • People who have a general understanding of Wordpress, and who want to know how to keep their website safe and secure

Course information:

Whilst Wordpress is one of the most popular website platforms in the world, it is still Open Source software which means it can be vulnerable to attack if you don’t have a suitable programme of maintenance and security.

Jump on our next one hour webinar and find out what you need to know about keeping your Wordpress website safe and secure through the use of various security, backup and maintenance practices and plugins.

Course outcomes:

This session will introduce you to common vulnerabilities with Wordpress, and help you understand what you should be doing to keep your website safe and secure at all times.

Who should attend

  • People who are considering moving to Wordpress as a website platform and have concerns about safety/security on the platform

  • People who already have an established Wordpress site without a current security/maintenance program in place

  • People who have a general understanding of Wordpress, and who want to know how to keep their website safe and secure

Topics covered in this session

Recap on Wordpress - what it is and why it is a good solution for a website (covered in a previous webinar session)

5mins

Recap on what are plugins and why you will need them if you use Wordpress (covered in a previous webinar session)

5mins

Why Wordpress is subject to vulnerabilities / why people hack sites

5mins

Security strategies: The minimum measures you should be taking to keep your website safe ( /log in versus /admin log ins + secure username/passwords + issuing all users their own password + relevant level + advising them on good practices)

12mins

Backup strategies: The importance of having a good backup system in place

12mins

Maintenance strategies: How to keep your site healthy & secure into the future

12mins

Q&A

10mins

About the Presenter - Arvind Bio

 

                      

Arvind Sardar is a classically-trained graphic designer who transitioned into web design when the internet was still young. Endlessly curious about how things work, he has well-rounded knowledge of modern web technologies needed to create sites that are beautiful, effective and achieves customer goals.

He has worked in an interesting array of agencies in Australia and internationally, covering above and below-the-line advertising campaigns, graphic design and web development. As an expert WordPress and Drupal developer, Arvind always aspires to best practices, and is passionate about the performance and security of your website. If you get to work with Arvind, you’ll be accessing 30 years of design and marketing experience coupled with about 20 years of web building.

After hours, Arvind relaxes with art, books, some physical activity (not too much) and experimenting with tech.