Patchstack Weekly – WordPress 6.0.2 Security Update Details

The WordPress 6.0.2 security release made a splash in the news last week with three vulnerabilities patched with it – but what were they? Should you be worried? Let’s get cozy with Robert as he runs us through the now patched vulnerabilities, and explains why none of them is an immediate risk. Or as he…

Why Is It Important to Pay Event Speakers?

For years, WordCamps have been run by volunteers, and all the content has been produced by volunteer speakers. Lately, there have been more and more conversations around compensating speakers for their time and expertise. In this episode, Allie and Devin break down the details of what paying event speakers could look like. Episode Transcript Monet…

Patchstack Weekly – What Is Your Time to Patch?

Whenever a new vulnerability is announced, the clock starts. The time it takes to patch can mean the difference between your site getting compromised or not. Tracking this as a “time to patch” metric can help you quantify if you need more help with your security program – or are attending to serious issues faster…

Let’s Talk Burnout and Breaks

Work-life balance isn’t a new topic, especially since 2020. But the traditional methods of focus, relation, and de-stressing don’t work for everyone. Nyasha and Rob have their own approaches to burnout and breaks. Episode Transcript Monet Davenport: Welcome to Press the Issue, a podcast for Master WP, your source for industry insights for WordPress professionals….

Patchstack Weekly – What Does a Vulnerability CVSS Score Mean?

What does it mean when a plugin on your site has a vulnerability with a “Medium” CVSS score? Today’s episode will be all about severity scores associated with security bugs and how they are calculated using the CVSS – or Common Vulnerability Scoring System. I will also share two plugins that patched security bugs you…

Finding your Beat: Brand Building Fundamentals

Whether you’re just starting a business or you’re looking to improve your business’ marketing, naming and branding your business can make or break your efforts to grow revenue. In this episode of The Kadence Beat, we look at the challenges of naming a business, coming up with logos, color schemes, and of course why this…

Finding your Beat: Brand Building Fundamentals

Whether you’re just starting a business or you’re looking to improve your business’ marketing, naming and branding your business can make or break your efforts to grow revenue. In this episode of The Kadence Beat, we look at the challenges of naming a business, coming up with logos, color schemes, and of course why this…

Patchstack Weekly – The Practice of Security Bug Patching

A mature security patching practice means patching even the low-risk bugs.  In this week’s episode, I will talk about all the elements that turn security from a process into a practice. I will also discuss one insecure plugin in this week’s vulnerability news. Unfortunately, the plugin did not receive a security patch for a severe…

How to Handle WordPress Criticism Online

When you put out your thoughts and opinions online, you’re bound to eventually get opposing views in reply. But what do you do when your professional reputation is tied up in those exchanges? In this episode of Press the Issue, Teron Bullock and Allie Nimmons explore how to navigate negative criticism online. Episode Transcript Monet…