Lessons Learned by the WordPress Security Team

Explore key insights from the WordPress Security Team in this 47-minute conference talk. Gain valuable knowledge about the challenges of maintaining security for a widely-used content management system. Learn about the importance of balancing user experience with robust security measures, the process of formalizing existing security practices, and strategies for educating users on best practices. Discover how the team approaches backporting security updates to older versions and adapts to the growing WordPress ecosystem. Understand the significance of building relationships within the security community and the limitations of relying solely on tools to solve security issues. Conclude with a Q&A session addressing audience inquiries on WordPress security.