Security Protocols

Trello Task List for Installing Security Plugins & Services

Trello Board Name: Website Security & Protection

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⿡ List: Pre-Installation Security Checklist

Tasks:
✅ Backup website (full site + database) before making security changes
✅ Update WordPress, themes, and plugins to the latest versions
✅ Set up a staging environment (if needed) for testing security configurations
✅ Review hosting security features (firewall, malware scanning, backups)
✅ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for admin accounts

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⿢ List: Install & Configure Security Plugins

Tasks:
✅ Install a WordPress Security Plugin (Choose one: Wordfence, iThemes Security, or Sucuri)
✅ Configure firewall protection in the security plugin
✅ Enable login protection (limit login attempts, block brute force attacks)
✅ Enable automatic malware scanning & monitoring
✅ Set up real-time security notifications & alerts
✅ Enable CAPTCHA for login and form submissions
✅ Block XML-RPC (unless needed for integrations)
✅ Set up file change monitoring to detect unauthorized modifications

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⿣ List: Install & Configure Firewall & CDN Security

Tasks:
✅ Sign up for Cloudflare (or another security-focused CDN)
✅ Enable Cloudflare Web Application Firewall (WAF)
✅ Configure DDoS protection & bot mitigation
✅ Enable hotlink protection to prevent content theft
✅ Ensure SSL/TLS encryption is enabled & forced sitewide

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⿤ List: Install & Configure Backup & Recovery Solutions

Tasks:
✅ Install & configure a backup plugin (UpdraftPlus, BlogVault, or Jetpack Backup)
✅ Set up automated daily backups (local + cloud storage)
✅ Store backups securely in cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3)
✅ Test backup restoration process to ensure data can be recovered

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⿥ List: Database & User Security Enhancements

Tasks:
✅ Change default WordPress admin username to a unique name
✅ Restrict user role permissions (principle of least privilege)
✅ Enforce strong password policies for all users
✅ Change WordPress database table prefix to prevent SQL injection attacks
✅ Disable directory browsing via .htaccess file

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⿦ List: Advanced Security Enhancements

Tasks:
✅ Enable HTTP security headers (Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, etc.)
✅ Disable PHP execution in uploads and plugin folders
✅ Set up server-level security rules via cPanel, .htaccess, or Nginx/Apache settings
✅ Monitor security logs regularly for suspicious activity
✅ Set up honeypots to catch malicious bots

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⿧ List: Ongoing Security Monitoring & Maintenance

Tasks:
✅ Schedule regular security audits (monthly or quarterly)
✅ Review & update security settings after WordPress/plugin updates
✅ Rotate passwords for admin and critical accounts every 3–6 months
✅ Regularly test backup restore process
✅ Remove unused plugins & themes to reduce vulnerabilities

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This Trello task list ensures systematic security implementation and ongoing website protection.