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In response to the elevated threat of cyber attacks<\/a>, the White House has urged <\/a>business owners to increase their cyber diligence and \u201clock their digital doors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the government has stepped up efforts to strengthen national cyber defenses, most of America\u2019s critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector, sparking calls for U.S. businesses to accelerate cybersecurity efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of ways you can harden the security of your digital footprint, and your WordPress sites specifically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Agency Ignite virtual event<\/a>, WP Engine VP of Security Brent Stackhouse and Engineering Manager Chris Wiegman and share their WordPress security expertise, including actionable tips for securing your WordPress builds (regardless of where they\u2019re hosted), real-world security practices your team can follow to help avoid attacks, and tips you can share with your clients to help them stay secure. The event kicks off Wednesday, April 27, at 11:00 AM CT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this time of heightened cyber diligence, it\u2019s important to ensure you and your clients\u2019 security practices are in top shape to keep your businesses safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Register now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Miss Out!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine’s monthly Agency Ignite virtual event series features roundtables, presentations, and other interactive virtual events specifically designed to help you grow your agency and help your WordPress teams do their best work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each month, we feature WP Engine insiders, WordPress technology experts, agency owners, and thought leaders in digital who share specific tactics and tips you can use to take your agency to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an agency or freelance business owner and you\u2019re looking for fresh ideas on how to drive growth, ensure your teams are doing their best work, win your next client project, introduce new revenue streams, or get leads for your business, don\u2019t miss out on this informative series!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about WP Engine’s Agency Ignite series here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine also asks that you consider joining us in supporting the people of Ukraine<\/a> by giving to humanitarian causes such as the  Ukraine Humanitarian Fund<\/a>, which is providing humanitarian support in the conflict zone, as well as Polish Humanitarian Action<\/a>, which is assisting refugees on the Polish border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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