Wordpress Security

[oatmeal]

Hi folks,

In the Hostgator "QuickInstall", I would love to see an option that would allow me to choose the prefix for the WordPress databases. Apparently this is one of the most important aspects of securing your WordPress installation.

Thanks,

Wil

[Keith W]

Just wondering, if you are that concerned about security why are you using "quick install"?

Install WordPress manually, this way you can fine tune your security right from the start

[kingtas]

You can always use phpMyAdmin to change the prefix. Google the steps.

[jimy1]

Yes you are right.QuickInstll is the great option in HostGator.
it helps in soring data on wordpress. thats great way to secure data.

[alemcherry]

Table prefix is not really an important step in security. If someone get to do SQL injection, you are in trouble, no matter what prefix you use.

If you are really concerned about, you can use WP Security Scan plugin or just do it manually as mentioned above. This is no big deal, if you really want it.

[donaldsmith]

Here are some important ways that you can use to secure your WordPress
1. Always use the latest version of WordPress and Plugins
2. Encrypt your Wordpress login
3. Stop Brute Force Attack
4. Always Use Strong Login Passwords
5. Protect your wp-admin Folder Protect WP-* Folders
6. Remove WordPress Version Information
7. Hide your Wordpress Plugins Folder
8. Change your Admin login name
9. Do a regular security scan
10. Backup your wordpress database