JWT (JSON Web Token) is a lightweight, self-contained, token for authentication and authorization that encodes user information (e.g., user ID, roles, permissions, etc.) into a JSON object and then digitally signs it to generate a signed token. In this article, we will introduce the concept and structure of JWT, and explain how to implement JWT generation and validation in WordPress. What is JWT? JWT is a security mechanism, commonly used in no ...

A content management system (CMS) is a software application that helps users build, manage, and customize websites without having to write their own code.WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems in the world, and as such is a high-value target for cyber attackers. WordPress' own in-house team provides regular security updates and patches for newly discovered system vulnerabilities, but there are steps that WordPress users can take to ensure that their websites are protected against known and emerging threats...

What is WordPress reCAPTCHA? WordPress reCAPTCHA is a security tool that helps you differentiate between real users on your website and automated programs such as bots. It does this by displaying a small test, such as solving a simple puzzle, or by automatically checking behind the scenes that a visitor is a real person. You can add reCAPTCHA to your WordPress site in two ways: why make...

How secure is WordPress? Many newbies may worry about this, especially when they hear that WordPress is an open source project. So, is there some data that can help us understand how secure WordPress is? The answer is yes. In this article, we've gathered as much important data and information about WordPress security as we could. We'll cover everything from WordPress core, theme and plugin security, to login information and...