CMS Security Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide for WordPress®, Joomla!®, Drupal™, and Plone®

How This Book Is Organized

This book is written in a manner that weaves process with technical concepts. Each chapter builds a specific set of knowledge that bridges you into the next topic of discussion.

Following is a brief synopsis of how this book is organized:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction to CMS Security and Operations” — Planning and executing a good operational plan for your website and business will keep things moving smoothly. This chapter begins by introducing a number of the concepts that most business people don't know and can ill-afford to misunderstand.
• Chapter 2, “Choosing the Right Hosting Company” — Because of the many options available to you for hosting companies, choosing the right hosting company is important. This chapter teaches you how to identify the various types of hosting, the estimated costs, and the key issues with each type of hosting. Additionally, you'll learn how to discuss proper security with the host to determine whether that host is right for your needs. You'll also learn about accepting payments via your website, and the technologies involved.
• Chapter 3, “Preventing Problems Before They Start” — Many business owners jump into building a website without proper consideration of how their CMS or design choices will affect security. This chapter takes you through several decisions that must be made, starting with helping you choose the right CMS for your particular needs. You'll review four key tenets related to choosing the right CMS. The rest of ...