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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

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September 21, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Implement Two-Factor Authentication on Your WordPress Site

Learn how to implement two-factor authentication on WordPress. Enhance security, choose the right plugin, and troubleshoot common issues. Protect your site now.

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September 19, 2024 by Paul G.

Protect Your Practice: How to Ensure HIPAA Compliance on WordPress

Learn how to work towards HIPAA compliance on your website with Convesio and Shield Security PRO. Protect patient data, avoid fines, and boost overall security.

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ShieldNOTES
September 16, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#32: LearnPress, Bit File & Other Severe Risks & WordPress Credentials Recovery Guide

A few big vulnerabilities were published in the last week, with LearnPress and Bit File having the most severe. We’ve written a helpful blog article about securing default WordPress credentials and recovering access.

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September 12, 2024 by Paul G.

Shield Security Moving To Minimum PHP 7.4

Shield Security plugin for WordPress will switch to a minimum supported PHP version of 7.4 with Shield v20.1. Previously it was PHP 7.2.

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September 11, 2024 by Paul G.

Shield Your Network: Top Multisite Backup Plugins for WordPress

Safeguard your WordPress multisite network with top backup plugins. Get expert insights on Shield Security PRO for security and restoration challenges.

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ShieldNOTES
September 9, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#31: Recurring Lite Speed, Ninja Forms, & No-Fix Vulnerabilities

This week features major high-risk vulnerabilities in popular plugins, important WordPress security changes notice, alongside a guide to securely changing your database passwords (from our blog).

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September 9, 2024 by Paul G.

Default WordPress Credentials: What You Need to Know

Struggling to log into WordPress? Learn the facts about default passwords and discover simple methods to reset your credentials quickly.

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September 2, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#30: Severe Risks, No-Fix Vulnerabilities & Tips for Theme Protection

We’re highlighting high risk plugins, 2 severe no-fix vulnerabilities, and tips on protecting your themes, from our blog.

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August 27, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Secure Your WordPress: Change Password in the Database

Locked out of WordPress with no email access? Learn how to regain control by changing your password directly in the database using phpMyAdmin or MySQL.

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ShieldNOTES
August 26, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#29: Several Critical Vulnerabilities on Millions of Sites & Early Black Friday Webm

Several popular plugins have critical vulnerabilities - please apply patches ASAP. We also provide a WP updates guide on our blog, and a heads-up on a Black Friday webinar from our partner, Convesio.

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