How Do I Protect My Website From Hackers? (Cybersecurity & Compliance Guide)

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To protect your website from hackers, implement five essential security layers: 1) Deploy an edge Web Application Firewall (WAF) to filter malicious bot traffic, 2) Enforce two-factor authentication (2FA) and strict role-based admin permissions, 3) Apply core and plugin security patches within 24 to 48 hours, 4) Maintain daily encrypted off-site backups, and 5) Enforce modern HTTPS/SSL encryption.