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
Maximising Your Website’s Performance While Ensuring Top-Notch Security
Learn how to optimise your website's performance while ensuring top-notch security. Practical tips and techniques for a fast, secure online presence.
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ShieldNOTES Ep#19: Recurring Vulnerability + Severely Critical + Monitor WP Activity
This week, 1 plugin stands out due to its recurring vulnerability, alongside plugins with high severity issues that may need attention.
Continue Reading →How to Boost WordPress Security with Strong Password Policies
Elevate your WordPress site’s security with ShieldPRO’s powerful password policies and bot protection. Say goodbye to password woes!
Continue Reading →How to Improve Website Security with User Activity Tracking in WordPress
Protect your WordPress site with Shield Security PRO by tracking user activity and managing bad bots. Find the premium solution for security optimisation.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#18: Critical XSS for WooCommerce; WCEU24&25
The biggest vulnerability by install size this week is definitely WooCommerce, but there are some other serious vulnerabilities out there, too.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#17: Critical Vulnerabilities; More+ Elementor vulnerabilities; WP 2FA; and WCEU 2024
Lots of Elementor related vulnerabilities again this week, alongside some really severe discoveries and some that haven't even been patched, yet.
Continue Reading →2FA for WordPress: How to Prevent Unauthorised Access
Secure your WordPress with ShieldPRO's 2FA: easy setup, advanced bot protection, and seamless user role management for robust site security.
Continue Reading →Navigating PHP Error: Understanding ‘Cannot Modify Header Information’
Fix the PHP "Cannot Modify Header Information" error on your WordPress site with our expert guide. Learn to navigate this issue for a smoother site experience.
Continue Reading →Securing Your WordPress Website: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide
Secure your WordPress site efficiently with our thorough guide. Learn how Shield Security PRO helps you tackle hackers and abusive bots. Boost your site's defence today.
Continue Reading →ShieldNOTES Ep#16: Lots of Elementor Vulnerabilities; htaccess; and TicketMaster
There are quite a few Elementor-related vulnerabilities published in the last week. 1 is particularly severe. We also share an article from our blog that you'll find interesting, and there's a big TicketMaster breach to be aware of.
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