SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans

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Your website deserves protection that’s simple, fast and built for WordPress. SiteLock WordPress Security focuses on the everyday controls that matter most and helps you establish a secure baseline in minutes — WordPress-specific hardening, login protection and a clear Site Health dashboard that keeps you in control without slowing your site down.
It’s lightweight, action-first protection that complements your host defenses: essential safeguards run inside WordPress while deeper checks happen securely in the SiteLock cloud. Skip heavy on-server scans and alert fatigue — run on-demand checks when you need extra assurance, so you can ship updates with confidence.

Security that grows with you

Our goal is straightforward: maintain a strong baseline with minimal overhead while giving you clear visibility and room to grow as your needs evolve.
And because security is never static, this plugin keeps pace. Next up: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to strengthen login security (coming soon).

Commercial plugin

This plugin is free but offers additional paid commercial upgrades or support.

What’s included

WordPress Hardening: Cut common attack paths in just a few clicks.

• Disable directory listing.
• Restrict PHP execution in upload folders.
• Limit unsafe script types.
• Force strong configuration defaults to close risky gaps.

All options are toggle-based and reversible — safe to enable, easy to test and lightweight on performance

Login Security: Protect what matters most — your access

• Brute-force defense: Blocks repeated failed logins and temporarily locks abusive IPs.
• Password policy prompts: Encourage stronger credentials without breaking workflows.
• Session timeouts: Automatically end idle sessions to prevent account hijacks.
• Activity awareness: View recent logins and admin changes in the Activity Log.

Heads-up: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) — a second layer of verification for even greater login protection. It’s already in development and will arrive as part of the next plugin milestone.

Site Health & Cloud Checks: Clarity without noise.

• Site Health Dashboard: Surface key signals in one view — WordPress hardening status, last scan timestamp and actionable indicators
• Cloud Checks: Connect your free SiteLock account to enable recurring off-server checks (Webpage Scan, SSL Verification, Email Reputation and more)
• Scan Now: Run on-demand checks after updates or changes for instant assurance -no heavy, always-on local scanners
• Activity Log: Track what’s happening across your WordPress admin. See admin/login events at a glance making it easy to spot anomalies early and keep accountability clear.

Why Choose SiteLock WordPress Security?

• Lightweight by design: All high-impact protections, no unnecessary load
• Real visibility: Know your security posture in seconds with Site Health
• Cloud-powered assurance: Checks run off-server, protecting performance
• Flexible setup: Use standalone or connect a SiteLock account for added layers
• Future-ready: Two-Factor Authentication and enhanced security features are already on the horizon
• Trusted heritage: From the global leader in SMB website security backed by continuous innovation and research
• Aligned to WordPress: Designed to stay out of your way and keep performance priorities intact

Who It’s For

• Small businesses & startups
• Portfolio & personal brand sites
• WooCommerce shops & small e-commerce
• Agencies & website maintenance services
• Freelance developers & web designers
• Bloggers, creators & publishers
• Community & membership sites
• Nonprofits & educational sites

If you manage a WordPress website, SiteLock gives you confidence and control whether you run one site or hundreds.

Can I Fix an Already-Infected Site with This Plugin?

The plugin focuses on prevention, posture and visibility — not full malware removal. It isn’t designed to fully clean up sites that were infected before it was active.
If your site is already compromised, act quickly, we recommend:

• Restoring from a clean backup if available
• Remove malicious files manually or with professional help
• For urgent assistance, consider SiteLock 911 – Emergency Malware Removal for rapid cleanup
• For ongoing defense, consider choosing a comprehensive SiteLock plan

Don’t Know Where To Start? Try This

Here are common first moves teams take with SiteLock. Order isn’t enforced — choose what fits your site and workflow:

• Enable WordPress hardening that matches your hosting and theme setup
• Turn on Login Security controls: brute-force lockouts, session timeouts, and password-hygiene prompts
• Connect a free SiteLock account, then use Scan Now to run an on-demand check after plugin/theme updates
• Review the Activity Log after major changes to spot unexpected admin/login events quickly
  Make one change at a time, validate and roll back any toggle that conflicts with your stack.

Need Help with Setup or Fixes?

• Visit Help Center – WordPress for plugin specific help
• For broader topics explore the SiteLock Help Center