Paul G.
Paul Goodchild is the founder and CEO of Shield Security for WordPress – a best-in-class security plugin for the protection of critical WordPress-based websites and businesses.
Paul focuses on security features that deliver realworld results for client through the prevention of security breaches before they can happen. Prevention is preferrable over busy-security-work that sees you putting out fires and cleaning up your sites after an infection has taken hold.
Paul maintains that while a security plugin for WordPress is absolutely crucial, “security” is a practice and must involve your entire website and WordPress hosting environment, including your own local device security and security hygiene.
Latest blogs from Paul
Stay Alert: Latest Plugin Risks and WordPress Pingbacks Security
SureTriggers is back to the high-risk radar after a quiet week, with other plugins on the horizon. For those dealing with disabling WordPress pingbacks, don’t miss our blog for the full guide.
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How to Backup Your WordPress Database: Step-by-Step
Learn how to safeguard your WordPress site with our step-by-step database backup guide. Protect your content from disasters and gain peace of mind with foolproof methods.
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Disable Pingbacks on WordPress: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tired of pingback spam? Learn how to disable pingbacks in WordPress, boost site performance, and enhance security. Step-by-step guide for all skill levels.
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WordPress Security Flaws, Backup for Protection; & WooCommerce Backdoor Threat
With Elementor leading the vulnerability chart again, we’re covering what fixes are needed, why automatic WordPress backups are a must, and the rising risk of WooCommerce backdoors.
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Waves of Attacks Leave Millions Vulnerable; & Stop Spam Bots Hijacking WPForms
This week in WordPress security: the spotlight’s back on popular plugins and themes as new vulnerabilities put millions of sites at risk. Our latest guide, featuring expert-level WPForms spam prevention strategies, is perfect for those ready to level up their defences.
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High-Stakes Plugin Risks & Mastering X-XSS-Protection
This week, Everest Forms tops the vulnerability list again. We’re taking a closer look at what needs patching, how to tighten defenses with X-XSS-Protection, and what’s ahead for WordPress developers.
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WordPress Vulnerabilities, Malware Threats; & Recovery Guide
From unpatched vulnerabilities to hidden malware in the ‘mu-plugins’ directory, this roundup covers recent WordPress security threats, with a link to our recovery guide in case things go wrong.
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How to Easily Set Up Automatic WordPress Backups
Discover how to set up automatic WordPress backups quickly. Compare top plugins, optimise settings, and safeguard your site with minimal effort.
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Recover WordPress with Database Backup: A Guide
Learn how to recover your WordPress site using only a database backup. Step-by-step guide for restoring functionality and troubleshooting common issues.
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Recent WordPress Risks; & Improve HSTS Security
New WordPress vulnerabilities in plugins and themes, including persistent Elementor issues, have surfaced this week. We also have a blog article that walks you through HSTS security for your sites.
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