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
WordPress Disaster Recovery Without Downtime
Protect your WordPress site with zero-downtime disaster recovery. Learn proven backup and restoration methods that keep you online.
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How to Set Up WordPress Site Backups
Master WordPress site backups with our complete guide. From manual methods to automated solutions, safeguard your website data in minutes.
Continue Reading →WordPress Database Repair and Recovery Guide
Fix your broken WordPress database with proven repair methods. Step-by-step solutions to restore your site and prevent future issues.
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More Elementor Vulnerabilities & the WCEU Countdown
We've got ongoing Elementor security issues this week, new AI moves from WordPress, and WCEU is right around the corner.
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ShieldBACKUPS (beta) is live! & WooCommerce, Jetpack and More Bugs Threaten Millions;
It’s been a hectic week in WordPress security, with several top plugins flagged—TI WooCommerce Wishlist scoring a critical 10/10 and no patch in sight. We've released ShieldBACKUPS, and you can also check out our blog about the benefits of regular updates and safe update practices.
Continue Reading →How to Automatically Backup WordPress Themes
Protect your WordPress theme with automated backups. Learn efficient methods, safeguard customisations, and restore with ease. Secure your site's design effortlessly.
Continue Reading →Introducing ShieldBACKUPS – Secure WordPress Backups from Shield Security
ShieldBACKUPS is our solution to WordPress backups. Fast, reliable, secure and fully automated.
Continue Reading →How to Prevent and Detect WordPress Theme Hacks
Uncover hidden WordPress theme vulnerabilities and protect your site. Learn advanced techniques to detect, prevent, and recover from sophisticated theme hacks.
Continue Reading →How to Update WordPress Safely: Step-by-Step Guide
Update WordPress safely with our step-by-step guide. Learn essential prep, troubleshooting, and best practices to keep your site secure and running smoothly.
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ShieldBACKUPS Coming Soon & Massive Plugin Attacks on 15M+ WordPress Sites;
It's not déjà vu - you really are seeing LiteSpeed, WPForms, and Ultimate Member in our ShieldNOTES yet again. Ever heard of ShieldBACKUPS? It's coming soon! And we share an article below on WordPress backups to show why it's necessary.
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