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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.

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Latest blogs from Paul

Shield Security Elementor vulnerabilities Feature Graphic
January 17, 2025 by Paul G.

Which Elementor Versions Are Vulnerable? Find Out Now

Discover if your WordPress site is at risk due to Elementor vulnerabilities. Learn how to update and secure your website now.

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ShieldNOTES
January 13, 2025 by Paul G.

Critical Vulnerabilities; WordPress Checkout Pages Compromised; Securing WP Forms Tips;

There are a couple of really crucial security patches needed for a few popular plugins, alongside high risks in lesser-used plugins. There's also new malware targeting e-commerce checkout pages and tips to secure WP forms, from our blog.

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Shield Security Pro Contact Form 7 Spam Feature Graphic
January 10, 2025 by Paul G.

How to Efficiently Stop Contact Form 7 Spam

Tired of Contact Form 7 spam? Discover advanced techniques to outsmart bots and reclaim your inbox. Learn how Shield Security PRO can protect your forms effectively.

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Shield Security PRO WordPress Secure File Upload Feature Graphic
January 8, 2025 by Paul G.

How to Safeguard Image and File Uploads in WordPress

Protect your WordPress site from malicious file uploads. Learn the best plugins and practices to enable secure file uploads without compromising security.

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ShieldNOTES
January 6, 2025 by Paul G.

Happy new year from the Shield team! Big-name Vulnerabilities; & Free Beginner WordPress Designer Course Available;

Big-name plugins like UpdraftPlus and Envato are in the spotlight this week, alongside recurring vulnerabilities with WPForms. In addition, we've spotted a free Beginner WordPress Designer course that was launched for aspiring designers.

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Shield Security Pro WordPress X-Frame Options Feature Graphic
January 3, 2025 by Paul G.

Step-by-Step: Setting X-Frame-Options in WordPress

Boost WordPress security with X-Frame-Options. Learn manual and plugin methods to protect against clickjacking. Step-by-step guide for all skill levels.

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Shield Security PRO Secure WordPress Forms Feature Graphic
December 27, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Create and Secure WordPress Forms in 3 Easy Steps

Protect your WordPress forms from spam and attacks with our easy 3-step guide. Learn how to enable SSL, prevent spam, and secure user data with WPForms.

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Shield Security PRO CDNs to Enhance WordPress Security Feature Graphic
December 23, 2024 by Paul G.

Using Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to Enhance WordPress Security

Discover how CDNs enhance WordPress security beyond speed improvements, protecting your site from attacks while improving performance and user experience.

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ShieldNOTES
December 23, 2024 by Paul G.

Elementor & LiteSpeed At Risk (again!); & wp.org Services Paused;

It doesn't seem to take very long for either, or both, of Elementor or LiteSpeed to make an appearance on our ShieldNOTES emails. There are also 2 Elementor-related plugins with vulnerabilities, and the popular User Role Editor plugin faces exposes sites to a CSRF of severity 9.8/10.

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Shield Security PRO WordPress https Feature Graphic
December 20, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Force HTTPS on WordPress: Easy for Beginners

Secure your WordPress site by forcing HTTPS. Our beginner's guide covers SSL setup, redirects, and SEO for a smooth transition.

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