November 17, 2017 — In this talk, Brecht Ryckaert will share with us his approach and some tips on how to secure our WordPress instances.

November 8, 2017 — From plugins that promise a layer of security to lofty opinions about file permissions, it’s hard to tell what works. Simply put, a security plan that aims to slow down someone who’s already in your house isn’t really a plan.

I’d like to discuss security as the foundation of a site rather than an add-on and approach this idea from the outside looking in. We’ll cover a high-level process on how to enhance security with version control, hosting and access management, 3rd party integrations and more. My goal is to highlight flaws in common practices and present alternative ones to create more secure WordPress sites.

As a developer working with businesses and Universities with thousands of hacking attempts per day I’ve learned what works.

November 8, 2017 — Mindfulness – “The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.”

Security can seem intimidating and complex for many, but we shouldn’t (can’t) let that stop us from doing everything we can to secure our WordPress sites and ourselves. After all, our websites are often part of our livelihood.

In this session Adam addresses the “big picture” of personal and website security and breaks down the fundamental tasks needed for a strong security plan online. He provides an actionable checklist on what audience members can implement immediately to better secure themselves online in addition to their WordPress websites.

After attending this session, audience members will have a better understanding of personal security online and how it affects website security as a whole, as well as steps they can take to mitigate risk in the future.

October 31, 2017 — WordPress loves openness. Our code is open, our processes are open, even our mascot is open source. But what about our security processes? Find out how it all works and just how much time and effort and put into making sure WordPress is secure for everyone!

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October 26, 2017 — Palestra com dicas práticas de segurança sobre como proteger o seu site WordPress.

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October 23, 2017 — Introducción a la segurización de un sitio web con WordPress. Consejos y pautas básicas para iniciarse en la tarea de mantener tu sitio web y tus usuarios protegidos. Sugerencias de plugins y protocolos de actuación.

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October 22, 2017 — I work with WordPress site owners every day, many have been hacked. I’d like to share actionable steps to keep WordPress sites safe.

October 20, 2017 — Tips for securing your WordPress site.

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October 19, 2017 — How to increase security and protect your WordPress site against possible attacks. Rodrigo Donini share some of his experiences in projects he has already worked on.

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October 10, 2017 — Mindfulness: “The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.” Security can seem intimidating and complex for many, but we shouldn’t (can’t) let that stop us from doing everything possible to secure our WordPress sites and ourselves. After all, our websites are often part of our livelihood.

In this session Adam Warner addresses the “big picture” of personal and website security and breaks down the fundamental tasks needed for a strong security plan online. He provides an actionable checklist on what audience members can implement immediately to better secure themselves online in addition to their WordPress websites.

After attending this session, audience members will have a better understanding of personal security online and how it affects website security as a whole, as well as steps they can take to mitigate risk in the future.