If your site runs on WordPress, you get flexibility, speed and a huge ecosystem of themes and plugins — but you also inherit a broad attack surface. Our WordPress security services are designed to reduce that surface, stop attacks before they happen, and recover fast if something goes wrong. We combine engineered solutions, human analysis and ongoing managed services so your site stays secure, compliant and reliable.
This page explains what we do, why specialized WordPress security consulting matters, how our agency operates, sample packages, delivery timelines and clear next steps to get started. Read on to see how our WordPress security company protects sites of every scale — from single landing pages to complex, multi-site enterprises.
Quick Summary — Why Choose Our WordPress Security Service?
Specialist firm focused exclusively on WordPress website security services.
Managed and on-demand offerings: hardening, WAF, malware removal, incident response, monitoring.
Practical, repeatable methodology: assess → harden → monitor → respond → improve.
Actionable deliverables for developers, ops and compliance teams.
Flexible engagement: one-off remediation, subscription, or enterprise retainer.
We act as your WordPress security consultants and delivery team — giving you technical leadership, execution, and governance.
Why WordPress Security Matters (and Why Generic Security Isn’t Enough)
WordPress is popular because it’s adaptable. That same adaptability creates an expanded attack surface:
Themes and plugins add a large amount of third-party code that changes frequently.
Admin interfaces, file uploads and public APIs create entry points for attackers.
Many WordPress sites are managed by small teams or agencies who need security expertise to keep up.
Automated scanners and exploit kits mean the window between disclosure and mass scanning is measured in hours.
Because of these realities, generic “website security” packages rarely cover all the special cases WordPress needs. Our WordPress security company builds defensive controls specifically tailored to WordPress architecture: plugin lifecycle, theme importers, REST APIs, wp-admin protection, and typical developer/ops workflows.
Our WordPress Security Service Portfolio
We offer a full suite of WordPress website security services and solutions that target prevention, detection and response. Choose standalone services or combine them into a managed security program.
1. Security Assessment & Baseline Hardening (One-Off)
A practical first step for any site.
Deliverables
Full security audit (configuration, plugins, themes, permissions).
Attack surface map: exposed endpoints, uploads, client-side assets, REST API points.
Hardening checklist implemented (file permissions, .htaccess rules, secure wp-config settings).
Prioritized remediation plan with estimates.
Why it helps: fixes the most common misconfigurations that lead to site compromise.
2. Managed WordPress Security (Subscription)
Ongoing protection to keep your site safe as themes and plugins change.
Includes
WAF (Web Application Firewall) tuning and ruleset management.
Continuous scanning for malware, web shells and rogue admin accounts.
Patch management and plugin/version monitoring (alerting on critical updates).
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) with automated alerts.
24/7 alerting and incident triage; defined SLA for critical incidents.
Monthly security posture reports and quarterly architecture reviews.
Why it helps: shifts security from one-off to continuous, reducing time-to-detect and time-to-recover.
3. Malware Removal & Incident Response
Fast, clean, accountable recovery after a compromise.
Process
Isolate the site (maintenance mode / WAF rules) to stop active damage.
Forensic snapshot (files & database) for evidence and root cause analysis.
Remove malicious files, web shells, and unauthorized users.
Patch exploited components, tighten permissions, and restore a clean backup if needed.
Post-incident report with indicators of compromise (IoCs), remediation steps and prevention plan.
Why it helps: restores trust and reduces downtime and reputation damage.
4. Plugin & Theme Security Reviews
Deep code or configuration review for commercial themes and plugins.
Offerings
Static review for known insecure patterns (eval, unsafe file handling).
Dynamic testing of plugin admin pages, importers, and AJAX endpoints.
Supply-chain risk check: bundled libraries, unused components, external calls.
Why it helps: prevents third-party components from becoming an attack vector.
5. Penetration Testing (WordPress-Focused)
Manual, ethical attack simulation by experienced WordPress security consultants.
Scope Options
External (internet-facing assets): reconnaissance, auth bypass, file upload tests, REST API authorization.
Internal (admin roles): privilege escalation, business-logic abuse, plugin-specific exploitation.
Red-team style (combined social engineering + technical) on request.
Deliverables: prioritized findings, reproducible PoC steps, remediation playbook and retest verification.
6. WAF & CDN Configuration, Performance-Safe Security
Design and manage edge protection.
Services Include
Cloud WAF tuning (managed rules, custom signatures).
Rate limiting for login and REST endpoints.
Caching-safe security rules to avoid false positives.
CDN rules and origin protection.
Why it helps: blocks many automated attacks and reduces load on origin servers.
7. Access Security & Identity
Protect admin access and human workflows.
Services
MFA rollout for admin and editing users.
SSO integrations for enterprise customers (SAML/OIDC).
Least-privilege role design, temporary access workflows and admin approval processes.
Credential hygiene: rotatable service accounts, API keys & secrets audits.
8. Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity
Infrastructure and process to restore operations quickly.
Offerings
Immutable backup schedules with offsite retention.
Rapid recovery playbooks and tested restore drills.
Integration with staging for safe validation before going live.
9. Developer Security Services
Make security part of the deployment pipeline.
Deliverables
Pre-deploy security gate (linting, dependency checks, secret scanning).
Automated unit checks for plugin/theme changes.
Secure deployment pipelines (CI/CD) with rollback and verification.
10. Compliance Support & Evidence Packs
For organizations that must comply with data protection or industry regulations.
Offerings
PCI-focused controls (if handling payments).
GDPR/DP compliance guidance for personal data storage in WordPress.
Audit-ready evidence packages and incident documentation.
How We Work — Our Proven Methodology
We follow a sequence that balances speed, safety, and repeatability.
1. Discover
Quick inventory of site(s), plugins, themes, hosting, DNS and third-party integrations.
Map business-critical assets and high-risk features.
2. Assess
Run non-destructive automated scans and manual inspection.
Review logs, permissions, and configuration for risky patterns.
3. Harden
Implement baseline hardening: secure wp-config, DB user privileges, disable file editing, lock down uploads, enforce HTTPS, set cookie flags, etc.
Configure WAF rules and rate-limits.
4. Monitor
Enable FIM and continuous scanning.
Integrate alerts into your ticketing/Slack/SOAR for quick triage.
5. Respond
If an incident occurs, isolate, take forensic snapshots, remediate, and issue an incident report.
Retest and verify fixes.
6. Improve
Conduct quarterly reviews and testing.
Provide developer coaching and runbooks to reduce recurrence.
This sequence applies equally to small, medium and enterprise customers — the difference is depth and SLA.
Deliverables You Receive
Every engagement includes clear, actionable artifacts tailored to stakeholders:
Executive summary: business risk, impact and recommended board-level actions.
Technical remediation plan: step-by-step fixes for developers.
Evidence & provenance: logs, snapshots, IoCs for compliance and legal needs.
Playbooks: incident response, admin access, plugin vetting.
Dashboards and monthly security health reports for managed customers.
Retest verification: prove the vulnerability is fixed.
Technical Details — What We Change and Why
Secure configuration: secure salts, DB credentials out of webroot, disable file editing (DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT), WP_DEBUG off, strict error handling.
File system hardening: correct ownership/permissions on uploads and PHP directories, disable direct execution in uploads, use .htaccess/nginx rules to block PHP in media folders.
Database protection: least-privilege DB user, remove anonymous MySQL users, enforce character set and prepared statements recommendations for dev teams.
Authentication controls: enforce strong password policies, MFA for admin/editor roles, limit login attempts and IP allowlisting for admin paths.
Plugin & theme governance: remove unused components, audit bundled code, maintain an allowlist of approved vendors and impose a test/staging deployment flow before production installs.
Logging & monitoring: centralize logs (webserver, PHP, WordPress events) to a log collector or SIEM for alerting and forensics.
Backups & restore: immutable backups, encrypted at rest, frequent retention windows and tested restore processes.
WAF & edge rules: custom blocking rules for upload abuse, SQLi patterns, file inclusion attempts, and REST API exploitation.
Runtime detection: FIM rules to catch modified core and theme files, heuristic detection for web shells and suspicious scheduled tasks.
We document every change and provide rollback steps for safe operation.
WordPress Hosting and Architecture Recommendations
Security begins at the hosting layer. We advise the following architectures depending on scale:
Small sites & blogs: Managed WordPress hosting with built-in patching, WAF and automated backups. This reduces the operational burden.
Growing commerce & membership sites: Hardened VPS or cloud with managed WAF, CDN, and separate DB instance. Use object storage for media and restrict direct access to the web root.
Enterprise & multisite: Dedicated cloud infrastructure with VPCs, database replicas, autoscaling clusters, SIEM integration and strict access control via SSO.
We also recommend separating staging and production environments, enforcing code review for plugin/theme additions, and using a continuous deployment pipeline with security gates.
Measuring Success — KPIs We Track for You
For managed WordPress security services we provide a performance dashboard tracking:
Mean Time To Detection (MTTD) and Mean Time To Remediation (MTTR) for critical events.
Number of critical plugin/theme vulnerabilities detected and patched.
Number of unauthorized admin events blocked.
Malware detections and false-positive rate (to tune sensors).
Backup success rate and time-to-restore in drills.
Uptime % — correlate security actions with availability.
These KPIs help quantify the value of being proactive versus reactive.
Case Studies (Anonymized)
Case Study A — Ecommerce Recovery and Hardening
A mid-market ecommerce site using a popular theme was compromised via an old plugin. We contained the incident within hours, removed web shells, restored from a clean backup, and implemented managed WAF and FIM. Result: no customer data was exfiltrated, and the site’s shopping engine recovered to full capacity within 12 hours. Monthly managed service reduced future incident alerts by over 80%.
Case Study B — Multi-Site Education Platform
A university had dozens of WordPress sub-sites with inconsistent patching. We deployed a centralized management and auto-patching program, implemented SSO and role governance, and trained administrative staff. Result: patching windows reduced from weeks to days and administrative errors that had caused two prior incidents were eliminated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How quickly can you start?
We typically start a Quick Security Audit within 48 hours of engagement and can schedule emergency incident response immediately when SLA and scopes are agreed.
Will your work break my site?
Our default approach is non-destructive. We test hardening changes in staging where possible, perform backups before major changes and provide rollback instructions. For some deep fixes a short maintenance window may be scheduled.
Do you recommend managed hosting?
Yes — managed WordPress hosting with integrated security is often the fastest way to reduce risk for small and medium sites. For high-compliance or high-traffic sites we recommend custom architectures with stricter controls.
Do you offer SLAs and emergency support?
Yes — our managed plans include SLA options for response times, and emergency incident response is available as an add-on retainer.
How do you handle plugins and themes that must stay for business reasons?
We audit them for risk, recommend mitigations (compensating controls), isolate risky components where possible, and work with vendors on patches or sandboxing approaches.
Can you help with PCI/GDPR compliance?
We provide controls and evidence packages to help meet PCI DSS and privacy requirements, and work with your compliance teams to tailor implementation.
Why Work with Our WordPress Security Consultants
Deep, WordPress-specific expertise: we’ve remediated real-world compromises across themes, plugins and hosting stacks.
End-to-end capability: strategy, technical fixes, managed operations and incident response.
Practical, repeatable processes and clear deliverables for technical and executive audiences.
Focus on enabling teams: we provide training, runbooks and developer support so you reduce risk independently over time.
We are a WordPress security agency that acts as an extension of your team — not a black box.