Actionable steps to launch and secure any website.
In this beginner-friendly course, Zach walks you through the essential steps to get your WordPress website online and protected against common security threats. Whether you're launching a new site or securing an existing one, you’ll learn how to install SSL, set up automatic backups, and apply baseline security best practices—no tech expertise required.
With over 7 years in the tech industry, Zach breaks down complex concepts into simple, actionable tasks. By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional, secure WordPress site and the confidence to manage it going forward.
Hey I'm Zach Forrest, I'm a principal solutions architect and cybersecurity lead by day at Halfaker, a government focused tech consulting company. By night I build end to end customer experiences for clients including web sites, user experience strategy and information security. I'm a passionate dog dad and husband and love blues music. If there is anything I can do to help you please don't hesitate to reach out at Zach@soulful.design
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