The security of a website has a broader scope than many people think. Keeping a site secured is important for continuing the uninterrupted flow of site features as well as building the trust of site users. The importance of site security varies based on the type of site, the data involved, and the sensitivity of that data. The security of the read-only blog may not be as important as the security of private membership sites containing users' personal details.

It's not practical to identify and be prepared for any and every type of security threat, as hackers innovate new ways of hacking sites. So, we have to narrow down the causes of security threats and identify the common causes creating the majority of security threats in WordPress sites. Then, we can implement the necessary features to prevent these issues from occurring continuously.

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