In Episode 20 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max explore the crucial topic of WordPress log in security. With over 43% of all websites globally powered by WordPress, it’s one of the most widely used content management systems in the world—but also one of the most targeted by hackers.
The episode begins with a breakdown of who uses WordPress—ranging from small business websites and personal blogs to large enterprises and even municipal government portals. Its flexibility and simplicity make it a top choice for nearly any type of organization. WordPress website design is an excellent solution for every type of business as it’s robust, scalable, and very flexible.
Listeners learn how to access the WordPress admin dashboard via /wp-admin and why securing that entry point is absolutely vital. Ava and Max then dive into the best tools available to harden WordPress login security.
They highlight several top WordPress security plugins:
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Wordfence for firewalls and malware scanning
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Sucuri Security for monitoring and DDoS protection
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iThemes Security (now SolidWP) for two-factor authentication and brute-force blocking
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MalCare for lightweight scanning and one-click malware removal
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UpdraftPlus for reliable backups
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Cloudflare, while not a plugin, adds global CDN, SSL, and threat filtering layers
The episode emphasizes that no one plugin is enough. The best security approach is layered, using multiple tools to cover different threat vectors. Whether you’re running a personal portfolio or managing sensitive data for a local government, login protection must be a priority.
Ava and Max close by reminding listeners that a vulnerable login page puts your whole operation at risk. With the right setup, WordPress can remain both powerful and secure.