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
How to Stop Brute Force Attacks with WordPress OTP
Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks with OTP. Learn how to easily implement one-time passwords using top plugins and our step-by-step guide.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#36: Many vulnerabilities for popular plugins, alongside critical risks for lesser-used plugin.
Crucial updates for popular plugins under attack, alongside high security risks in lesser-used plugins. We've also got some WordPress community news and a piece from our blog.
Continue Reading →Best CAPTCHA Plugins for WordPress Login Security
Discover the top CAPTCHA plugins to safeguard your WordPress login and registration forms as well as a superior alternative from Shield Security PRO.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#35: Millions of Sites Under Attack & Early Threat Detection Tips
This week spotlights hugely popular plugins being targeted, putting millions of sites at risk. Please apply patches ASAP. We also share some tips on early threat detection and alerts, from our blog.
Continue Reading →Top 6 WordPress Attacks and How to Safeguard Your Site
Is your WordPress site vulnerable to attacks? Learn the top 6 threats and how to protect your website from brute force, SQL injections, and XSS exploits.
Continue Reading →How to Set Up Custom Security Alerts on WordPress
Safeguard your WordPress site with custom security alerts. Learn how to configure notifications, reduce false positives, and swiftly respond to threats.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#34: Critical Vulnerabilities, Actively Exploited, No-Fix Plugins & WP Engine Ban
This edition highlights critical vulnerabilities, no-fix plugins removed from the WP repo, WordPress's ban on WP Engine, and our latest blog on effectively securing your site.
Continue Reading →How to Safeguard Your WordPress Site by Disabling Directory Browsing
Prevent unauthorised access to your WordPress files. Our step-by-step tutorial shows you how to disable directory browsing and fortify your site's security.
Continue Reading →WordPress Security Through Obscurity – Does It Make Sense?
In this article we'll debunk some of the common tactics employed by those that tout Security Through Obscurity to protect WordPress websites.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#33: Recent Vulnerabilities, Upcoming WP Agency Summit & Important Update From Shield’s Team
This week’s vulnerabilities underscore the need to stay informed. Don’t miss the notice about switching to PHP 7.4.
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