WordPress Security Checklist for Agencies: 15 Essential Steps

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Managing WordPress security for one website is one thing. Managing it across dozens of client sites is another.

For agencies, keeping every site secure means staying on top of updates, backups, user access, vulnerabilities and other potential risks – often across different hosting environments and configurations. Without a consistent process, important security tasks can easily get missed.

This WordPress security checklist covers 15 essential steps agencies can use to protect client websites, reduce security risks and make ongoing site management easier.

About the author

Becks Faulkner

Becks is the SEO Manager at Updraft WP Software Ltd. She has specialised in search engine marketing for over 11 years. Her background spans various industries, with a primary focus in financial and tech sectors. She is driven by her passion for enhancing organic visibility with holistic SEO strategies.

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