how do i know if my site is secure or not.

Since i started using Wordpress and shifted to Linux (CPanel) hosting. I am just curious about the security. I have seen many wp sites being hacked. And some sites being defaced.

What measure should i take to make my site secure. Is linux/cpanel good or windows is more secure.

Do let me know please.

Thanks

 

It depends on your computer configuration, general will choose ,After all ,those who use it more

 

Always update your software, never use unnecessary plugins, and don't be an idiot with passwords. Protect your wp-admin folder (cpanel lets you password protect directories) or even rename it. Security through obscurity isn't the best, but it's an added layer of defense which is always acceptable.

 

Best options is:

Linux + cPanel
Wordpress + Good password
Directory protection + SSL certificate

Hope this helps

 

How will using an SSL certificate stop a site from getting hacked? If the administrator's traffic is being monitored then he has bigger problems than that to deal with.

 

Having a valid ssl certificate for your admin logging page will protect man-in-the-middle attacks

 

A remote attacker cannot perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

 

Most of the hacking attacks comes from the inside! Not protecting your inside is somehow leaving open security holes!

 

you can ask you hosting to secure your site. wordpress is secure itself but you gotta update it whenever updates are available

 

Attacks rarely come from the inside. No one is going to root your server just so they can get your wordpress password.

Granted, there's nothing really wrong with purchasing an SSL certificate anyway. (Aside from the price but that's another issue)

 

check your security webserver.... may be in your webserver allows all user directories for jump between directory one to other directory....

 

generate password for your SSH/Shell Access

I hope this will solve the problem and knowing for your we security
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do penetration testing, for example backtrack is a nice collection of tools.
there are also commercial tool boxes like acunetix

 

be carreful for install some applications in your website... don't be rash for install random application....

 

I just scanned it with one of my special tools. Looks very secure to me, no holes in security.

 

there are many security tools are available for pen testing...\\ if anyone interesting to find many security holes in other apps in the world so just come with us and enter a new world of H++k++g....we will train u and if u have some little bit knowledge about this....pm me if

 

You are a script kiddie and rely only on your tools which are written by someone else. People like you shouldn't offer anyone help. Go help yourself first and actually learn something.

 

Obviously the Linux is more secure than window , SSL certificate is important to use with it to keep more secure. Avoid free software from unauthentic source, and plugins etc . you will be safe.

 

use cpanel and with it comes hardening tool and checker...

 

Most of the wordpress sites hack due to the plugins. Make sure you are using well known and secure plugins.