When you hear the word "hacker," what do you think of? You might picture someone in a darkened room typing furiously on a computer keyboard and saying, "I'm in."

But in real life, hackers are often far more sinister, and they pose a danger to your WordPress (WP) site. Fortunately, you don't have to leave yourself vulnerable to that danger.

You can install WordPress plugins that will help prevent attacks and minimize your chance of a site breach. But how do you know which ones to get? What are the best WordPress security plugins?

We'll answer that question in the list below, so read on to learn more. You can also watch this video to learn more about website security!