Is a Headless CMS Secure?

Yes. Because a headless CMS is separated from the frontend/publishing platform, there are fewer files and code that can be hacked by a DDoS attack.nnAdministrators can restrict which IP addresses gain access to the headless CMS through the user interface or APIs and a headless CMS can’t be hacked by SQL injections because it’s not connected to an SQL or it runs on a server without SQL.nnAdditionally, the API also publishes the headless CMS’s content as read-only which means the data sent cannot be altered or deleted.

Do I Need a Headless CMS?

This depends on a few factors, such as the website or project size.nnDigital publishing companies that only produce and distribute content through a single content stream (such as their web and mobile applications) don’t require the backend complexities of a headless CMS.nnThis is because traditional CMS platforms already offer the necessary capabilities to manage a single content stream with smaller projects faster and more effectively.

Is WordPress a Headless CMS?

Technically, yes. In the past, WordPress was a traditional content management system, but when it added the REST API plugin to its core update (version 4.7) in 2016, it effectively became an open-source headless CMS.nnThis means users still have the freedom to collaborate on creating, editing and uploading content on WordPress’s intuitive interface, as well as manage content more efficiently and control how it gets presented to viewers.

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