Rachel is a web comicker turned front-end developer and UX enthusiast. Rachel still draws comics on the weekends, and WordPress is her CMS of choice. Also, Rachel loves tea and reading comics in Japanese.

Rachel will be presenting on the topic of Simple Steps to WordPress Security in the Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Rachel:

We all know WordPress is easy to install, but do you know if your WordPress site is equally easy to hack? When it happens, a security breach can devastate your online reputation. You can end up with a corrupted database, infected files, even banned from Google altogether.

Sadly, security is often the last thing we think about during the 5 Minute Install. But, there are some simple steps that we can take to protect ourselves. And you don’t have to be a web developer to implement many of them! With proper precautions, a few tweaks, and a handful of plugins, you can block 99% of all threats to your site’s security.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Rachel.  Don’t forget to follow her on Twitter – @CrowChick