WordPress Security Audit That Actually Locks Down Your Site
Find every vulnerability, fix every weakness, harden every layer — server, WordPress, plugins, users, files. Done by someone who has cleaned up dozens of compromised WordPress sites.
Why Choose My WordPress Security Audit Service?
What You Get With My WordPress Security Audit
Vulnerability Scan
WPScan API for known CVEs against your WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Manual review for issues automated scanners miss. Every finding with CVE ID, severity, and concrete fix.
File Integrity Check
Compare WordPress core, theme, and plugin files against canonical versions. Identify modified files that may indicate compromise. Quarantine suspicious files for review.
Malware Scanning
Multiple scanning engines (Wordfence, Sucuri, MalCare, ImunifyAV) to catch malware that single-engine scanners miss. Identify backdoors, web shells, malicious cron jobs, suspicious database injections.
Server + PHP Hardening
wp-config.php hardening, file permissions audit, PHP version + module review, server-level rules (.htaccess / Nginx), suhosin / disable_functions configuration where applicable.
User Account Audit
Inactive admin accounts removed, default usernames changed, 2FA enforced for admin/editor roles, password strength requirements, sessions audit, suspicious login alerting.
WAF + DDoS Protection
Cloudflare WAF rules tuned for WordPress, rate limiting, bot mitigation, country blocking if appropriate. Wordfence Premium or alternative plugin-based WAF when Cloudflare is not viable.
Database + Backup Audit
Database table prefix change (away from default wp_), backup schedule + offsite storage verification, disaster recovery test (restore from backup), credentials rotation.
Monitoring Setup
Ongoing security monitoring — file integrity monitoring, login attempt logging, malware scans on schedule, uptime + SSL monitoring, alerting via email or Slack on suspicious activity.
My WordPress Security Audit Process
Discover → assess → harden → verify → monitor.
Discovery + Vulnerability Scan
WPScan API, manual code review of custom plugins/themes, file integrity check against canonical sources. Document every issue with CVE ID, severity, and proposed fix.
Malware + Compromise Check
Multi-engine malware scan, database injection check, suspicious cron jobs, modified files, unauthorized admin users. Quarantine + clean if compromise found.
Server + WordPress Hardening
wp-config.php hardening, file permissions, .htaccess rules, PHP configuration, disable_functions where appropriate. Server-level rules implemented via host or self-managed VPS.
User + Login Hardening
2FA enforced for admin roles, password requirements, default usernames changed, brute force protection, login attempt limiting, IP-based access controls if needed.
WAF + Edge Protection
Cloudflare WAF rules tuned, rate limiting, bot mitigation, geo-blocking if relevant. Plugin-based WAF (Wordfence) configured as backup layer.
Verification + Monitoring
Re-scan to verify all fixes applied. Setup file integrity monitoring, login attempt logging, scheduled malware scans, alerting. Written report + handoff documentation.
WordPress Security Audit Pricing
Audit-only and audit-plus-hardening packages, with retainers for ongoing security discipline.
Security Audit
Comprehensive audit + 12-page report.
- Vulnerability scan via WPScan + manual review
- File integrity check
- Multi-engine malware scan
- User account audit
- Server + PHP review
- 12-page written report with prioritized fixes
- 30-minute walkthrough call
- No implementation included
- Hands-on hardening
- Malware removal
- Ongoing monitoring
Audit + Hardening
Full audit + hands-on hardening — most popular.
- Everything in Security Audit
- WordPress + server hardening implemented
- 2FA enforcement + user audit
- WAF setup (Cloudflare or Wordfence)
- Login protection + brute force mitigation
- File integrity monitoring setup
- Malware removal if needed
- 30 days of post-hardening support
Enterprise Security Program
Multi-site, ongoing security discipline.
- Multi-site security program
- Quarterly security audits
- 24/7 incident response
- Custom WAF rules + threat intelligence
- PCI-DSS / GDPR / HIPAA compliance work
- Penetration testing coordination
- Security training for client team
- Dedicated SLA-backed support
WordPress Security Audit — FAQs
Do I really need a WordPress security audit?
WordPress powers 43% of the web, making it the most-targeted platform for automated attacks. Every public WordPress site is constantly probed for vulnerabilities. A security audit catches the issues before attackers do — outdated plugins, default usernames, weak credentials, file permission issues. For sites with revenue, customer data, or brand reputation, a security audit is preventive maintenance, not optional.
How is this different from your WordPress maintenance plan?
Maintenance plans cover ongoing care — updates, backups, basic monitoring. Security audit is a one-time deep audit of every layer. Different scope, different deliverable. Most clients have both — security audit for the deep work + maintenance plan for ongoing care. The audit hardens the foundation; the maintenance plan keeps it hardened.
My site has been hacked — can you help?
Yes — emergency malware removal + recovery is included in the Audit + Hardening tier (additional rush fee for urgent response). Process: identify compromise vector, quarantine affected files, clean malware, restore from clean backup if needed, harden against re-infection, monitor for 30 days. Most hacked WordPress sites are recoverable; data loss is rare with proper backups.
What is WPScan and is it enough?
WPScan is the industry-standard CVE database for WordPress vulnerabilities. It catches 80-90% of known vulnerabilities automatically. The remaining 10-20% requires manual review — custom plugins, theme code, server config issues. WPScan + manual review covers what automated scanners alone miss.
Do you remove malware from compromised sites?
Yes. The process: identify entry point (vulnerable plugin, weak credential, theme bug), quarantine all suspicious files, clean infected files using a combination of automated tools (Wordfence, MalCare) and manual review, restore from clean backup if too many files compromised, harden against reinfection. For severely compromised sites, full clean rebuild is sometimes faster than cleanup.
Should I use Wordfence, Sucuri, or Cloudflare for WAF?
Cloudflare WAF (free tier or Pro $20/mo) is the right default for most sites — edge-level protection, no server overhead, generous free tier. Wordfence (free or Premium $99/yr) is the WordPress-specific alternative with detailed firewall rules. Sucuri is good but expensive. Best practice: Cloudflare at edge + Wordfence on origin = layered defense.
Do I need 2FA for my WordPress site?
Yes — for admin and editor roles, mandatory in 2026. 2FA prevents 99%+ of credential-stuffing attacks. Free options (WP 2FA, Two Factor Authentication plugins) work great. Hardware keys (YubiKey) for high-security accounts. The cost of NOT having 2FA is a single compromised admin account leading to full site takeover.
How often should I run a security audit?
Annual deep audit for most sites. Twice yearly for sites with high revenue, customer data, or compliance obligations. After any major change (theme switch, plugin overhaul, host migration). After any suspected compromise. Between audits, ongoing monitoring (Wordfence, MalCare) catches new issues as they emerge.
Want your WordPress site genuinely locked down?
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