WordPress Updates: The First Line of Defense
Regular updates are critical in keeping your WordPress site secure. We ensure that all code that your site depends on is up-to-date, eliminating potential vulnerabilities and preventing hackers from exploiting outdated code. We monitor the official WordPress repositories, applying patches and fixes as soon as they’re released.
Backups: A Safety Net for Your Online Presence
Data loss can be devastating for any business. That’s why we take backups seriously. We implement a robust backup strategy, ensuring that your site is protected in case of unexpected events or malware infections. Our backup process includes:
- Daily automatic backups of your site and database
- Backups are encrypted in offsite storage to prevent data loss in the event of a disaster
- 90 day retention policy for easy recovery
File Change Detection: Monitoring Your Site’s Integrity
We use file change detection tools to monitor any modifications made to your website’s files. This ensures that if an unauthorized user attempts to modify or delete files, our team is notified so we can remediate any issues quickly.
Lockouts: Securing Access to Your Website
To prevent unauthorized access, we implement lockout policies for users who attempt multiple incorrect login attempts. This feature helps prevent brute-force attacks and keeps your site secure.
Blocking Malicious IPs: Stopping Threats at the Doorstep
We continuously monitor IP addresses that have been flagged as malicious or have shown suspicious behavior. By blocking these IPs, we prevent potential threats from reaching your website in the first place. We utilize a global shared list so if one client site is attacked, all other clients are also protected by blocking that traffic before it happens.
Verifying Passwords with Have I Been Pwned (HIBP): Enhancing Account Security
To further enhance account security, we integrate HIBP, a powerful tool that verifies passwords against its massive database of compromised credentials. This ensures that weak or previously used passwords are not accepted, reducing the risk of successful password guessing attacks.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)
We also implement 2FA with TOTP to add an extra layer of security to your site. With TOTP, users receive a unique code that is only valid for a short period of time, making it much harder for attackers to gain access to your site.
SSL Certificates: Ensuring Your Site’s Security
We ensure that your website is always up-to-date with SSL certificates, which encrypts the data transmitted between your site and users’ browsers. This not only protects sensitive information but also helps establish trust with your audience.
Audit Logging: Tracking and Analyzing Site Activity
We maintain detailed audit logs to track all site activity, including login attempts, file modifications, and system events. This enables us to quickly identify potential security issues and take corrective action.
Website Security isn’t “Set it and Forget It”
Don’t let security become an afterthought. At Cloud Six, we believe that website security is an ongoing process that requires constant monitoring and maintenance. Our team stays ahead of potential threats by regularly updating our knowledge and implementing the latest security best practices.
Get Started Today
Trust us with your WordPress security needs. We will work closely with you to ensure that your website is protected from potential threats and vulnerabilities. Contact us today to learn more about our WordPress security services and experience the Cloud Six difference for yourself.
