Join an animated discussion on the hot topic of WordPress security and automated updates among longtime WordPress contributors. The panel will review recent conversations in WordPress Core on this issue, and discuss points for and against!
What many people agree on:
– Having the ability to opt-in to major auto-updates is a good idea
– Sites running old versions aren’t the most secure
– We need an aggressive awareness campaign for anyone on old versions
– If any site is currently opted out, that will be respected
– Backporting to more than 5 releases is no longer practical
What many people disagree on:
– Whether opting in to current minor auto-updates, and not opting out of major updates, qualifies as an opt-in to major auto-updates
– Whether keeping sites up to date is the project’s responsibility
– Whether our duty of care lies with individual freedoms or group safety
– How many sites would break, or are at risk of breaking
This session will include a Q&A section and will be moderated by Jenny Beaumont; don’t miss it!