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WordPress Security

Protect your website against hackers, malware and data breaches. Layered security with 24/7 monitoring and daily scans.

WordPress powers more than 40% of all websites worldwide — and that popularity makes it the number one target for automated attacks. Every day, bots scan the internet for websites with outdated plugins and known vulnerabilities. Without professional WordPress security, it is not a question of if your website will be attacked, but when.

WP Maintainer protects your website with a layered security strategy (defense in depth). Instead of relying on a single plugin, we combine a professional web application firewall, daily malware scans, brute force protection, two-factor authentication and continuous monitoring. Every layer stops a different type of attack, so your website stays protected even if one layer is bypassed.

The consequences of a hack are severe: stolen customer data, blacklisting by Google, spam sent from your domain, or your website held hostage by ransomware. The average cost of cleaning a hacked website runs from €500 to €2,500 — excluding lost revenue and reputational damage. Professional security costs a fraction of that.

Our security service is part of every maintenance plan. We keep your WordPress core, plugins and themes updated within 24 hours of a security release, monitor your website around the clock, and if something does happen, our incident response team cleans and restores your website — usually within 24 hours.

Why WP Maintainer for WordPress security?

Layered defense

One security plugin is not enough. We combine firewall, malware scanning, brute force protection, 2FA, hardening and monitoring into a layered defense that covers every attack vector.

Prevention first

Most hacks exploit known vulnerabilities in outdated software. Our update process — security patches within 24 hours — closes those doors before attackers find them.

Guaranteed recovery

If your website is hacked despite all measures, we clean it for free as part of your plan. Daily backups mean we can always restore a clean version quickly.

Benefits of WordPress Security

01

Web Application Firewall

Malicious traffic is blocked before it reaches your website. Protection against SQL injections, XSS and known exploits.

02

Daily malware scans

Every day we scan all files and the database for malware, backdoors and suspicious changes. Infections are detected immediately.

03

Brute force protection

Automated login attacks are blocked after a few failed attempts. Combined with strong password policies and optional 2FA.

04

Security updates within 24h

Critical security updates for WordPress, plugins and themes are installed within 24 hours — tested on staging first.

05

SSL monitoring

We monitor your SSL certificate and warn you well before it expires. Your visitors always see the secure padlock.

06

Security reports

Monthly reports with blocked attacks, performed measures and concrete recommendations.

WordPress Security Checklist

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Daily malware scans
  • Brute force protection
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • SSL certificate monitoring
  • WordPress core updates
  • Plugin and theme updates
  • User rights audit
  • Daily backups
  • Security headers
  • File permissions audit
  • Database security
  • Login page protection
  • Spam protection
  • Monthly security report

WordPress Security Comparison

KenmerkWP MaintainerAndere
Firewall (WAF)IncludedBasic only
Malware scansDailyWeekly or never
Security updatesWithin 24 hoursWeekly
2FA configurationIncludedDo it yourself
Hack recovery guaranteeIncluded€500-€2,500
Daily backupsIncludedSometimes weekly
24/7 monitoringIncludedRare

Our Process

01

Security audit

We scan your complete website for vulnerabilities: plugins, theme, server configuration, user rights and more. Free and without obligation.

02

Hardening

We implement all security measures: firewall, 2FA, scans, headers and hardened configurations. Operational within 48 hours.

03

Monitoring

Continuous monitoring for malware, brute force attacks and suspicious activity. Immediate intervention in case of incidents, 24/7.

04

Reporting

Monthly security report with performed measures, blocked attacks and recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

6 questions about wordpress security

Is my WordPress website really at risk?+
Yes. Every WordPress website is scanned by bots multiple times per day, regardless of size. Small business websites are actually attacked more often because they tend to be less protected. Automated attacks do not discriminate.
What happens if my website gets hacked?+
Our monitoring detects most incidents immediately. We take your website offline if needed, remove all malware and backdoors, restore the security and analyse how the attackers got in. As a maintenance customer, this recovery is included in your plan.
Isn't a security plugin enough?+
A plugin is only one layer and can itself be vulnerable. Professional security combines server-side measures, an external firewall, monitoring, fast updates and recovery guarantees. A plugin does not monitor itself — and does not call you when something goes wrong.
Does security slow down my website?+
No. Our firewall works at the network edge and our scans run on the server without impacting visitors. In fact, blocking bad bot traffic often makes your website faster.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?+
2FA adds a second verification step when logging in — usually a code from an app on your phone. Even if your password is stolen, attackers cannot log in. We configure 2FA for all administrator accounts.
How much does WordPress security cost?+
Complete security is included in all our maintenance plans from €49 per month: firewall, daily scans, updates, backups and 24/7 monitoring. There are no additional security costs.

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