DrupalCon Los Angeles 2015: Building secure sites with Drupal

This talk addresses the critical issue of security for Drupal sites in the face of increasing cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The speaker highlights the significance of site builders and maintainers in safeguarding their sites against automated attacks, particularly in light of the recent SA-CORE-2014-005 vulnerability. The session covers essential topics such as safe computing practices, the impact of weak passwords, and how the Drupal community can support optimal security measures. Additionally, it emphasizes common misconfigurations that lead to vulnerabilities and underscores the importance of timely updates along with security enhancements introduced in Drupal 7 and Drupal 8.