WordPress Security

Announcing an enlightening Panel Discussion

We are thrilled to announce an enlightening panel discussion at WordCamp Bengaluru 2024, titled “WordPress Security“. Our esteemed panelists, comprising industry leaders, tech professionals, will share their insights, experiences, and strategies for WordPress Security.

Meet our Moderator

Prem Twari  
Prem Tiwari is a passionate advocate of open source technology, with over 10+ years of experience in the WordPress domain. Professionally he resides in silicon valley of India, Bengaluru and works with News Corp India as Lead Software Engineer. His contributions to the WordPress community are significant, and he boasts extensive experience in crafting custom themes and plugins, as well as excelling in performance optimization and enhancing security measures.

He holds great experience when it comes to scaled WordPress projects which caters the need for big enterprise clients on WordPress VIP-GO platform. His passion for badminton and a healthy lifestyle translates into his disciplined and energetic approach to problem-solving in his work.

Meet our Panelists

Sanyogg Shelar,
Sanyogg is a seasoned professional renowned for his remarkable blend of technical prowess and business acumen. Armed with a Master’s degree in Technology and Business Administration, he boasts an impressive 17-year journey in the realm of development and technology.
Sanyogg’s expertise has been instrumental in driving the growth and prosperity of Version Next Technologies Private Limited. His responsibilities encompass the development of cutting-edge business strategies and the unwavering commitment to ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction.
His passion extends to the realms of programming and system architecture design, which he leverages to empower clients to achieve their objectives. Sanyogg is also dedicated to sharing his expertise on an array of cybersecurity issues, offering practical advice on safeguarding against prevalent threats.
Sanyogg Shelar’s extensive career has seen him serve as a Cyber Forensic Officer for various organizations. In this role, he specializes in hunting down and analyzing the source and cause of cyberattacks. With a keen eye for detail, he uncovers the trail left by digital intruders, assisting organizations in fortifying their security and pursuing the culprits behind the attacks.
Beyond his multifaceted role, Sanyogg is a pivotal member of the WordPress Hosting team, where he passionately contributes to enhancing hosting solutions. Recognizing the critical role hosting plays in the digital landscape, he delves into the intricacies of hosting, ensuring seamless performance and robust security.
Spearheading innovation, Sanyogg recently launched MadPopo.com, a revolutionary product tailored to elevate WordPress hosting performance and security. This groundbreaking solution is a testament to Sanyog’s commitment to providing top-tier hosting experiences, combining cutting-edge technology with a user-centric approach.

Kalpesh Hiran,
Kalpesh Hiran is a cyber security professional with a decade of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain working as Head of Technology for the WordPress team in miniOrange, and responsible for architecting security solutions for cloud applications and different CMS platforms primarily focussing on WordPress Security. He is responsible for developing security solutions for WordPress which includes login security, passwordless logins, multi-factor authentications, API security and blockchain solutions helping WordPress users keeping their WordPress site secure against Identity attacks.

In the Panel Discussion

WordPress is the most popular CMS powering 43.3% of websites running in the world, making it a popular target for hackers keen on exploiting any potential security loopholes in websites. While WordPress core software is highly secure, thanks to the efforts of hundreds of contributors from the WordPress community. However, admin misconfigurations, the use of third-party plugins and themes introducing security risks. In this session they will explore the simple but essential security strategies and unveil the ultimate checklist to strengthen the security of your WordPress site.

User Authentication and Access Control: Will highlight the importance of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control to prevent unauthorized access.

Keeping Core and Plugins Up-to-Date: Why regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to patch security vulnerabilities?

Securing Your Hosting Environment: The significance of a secure hosting environment, including HTTPS, firewalls, and server-level security configurations.

Best Practices for Secure Theme and Plugin Selection: I will guide you on how to choose themes and plugins from reputable sources and the importance of vetting them for security.

Regular Backups and Disaster Recovery: Stress the importance of regular backups and having a disaster recovery plan in place to quickly restore your site in case of a security breach.

Web Application Firewall (WAF): Introduce the concept of a WAF and how it can protect your WordPress site from various online threats.

Monitoring and Detection: Discuss the importance of real-time monitoring for security incidents and how to set up alerts.

User Education and Training: Will talk about the significance of educating website users (admin, editors, authors) on security best practices.

Security Plugins and Tools: Present a list of recommended security plugins and tools that can help enhance your site’s security.

Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing: – They will explain the benefits of conducting security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify vulnerabilities.

Incident Response and Recovery Plan: They are going to discuss how to create an incident response plan and effectively recover from a security breach.

Book your ticket to join us on 21th July 2024.