WordPress Security — EU, US & Australia
WordPress Security That Goes Beyond Plugins
Server-level firewalls, Bedrock webroot isolation, managed updates, and automated backups — not just a security plugin installed and forgotten. We harden WordPress at every layer, from Nginx to the database.
Server-level firewall & IP blocking
Bedrock webroot isolation
Daily automated backups
Trellis experts since 2017
What We Cover
Security at Every Layer
Plugin-only security leaves the server exposed. We work from the Nginx layer down to the database — covering every attack surface hackers actually target.
ferm Firewall + fail2ban
Trellis-hosted sites run ferm (iptables-based) with only ports 22, 80, and 443 exposed — everything else is dropped at the kernel level. fail2ban watches SSH and Nginx logs and auto-bans brute-force IPs. Custom Nginx deny lists block known scanners before they touch PHP. Ask about server hardening →
Wordfence — Solid Plugin-Level Security
For sites on shared or managed hosting, Wordfence remains the best plugin-level security tool available. We configure it properly: malware scanning, file integrity monitoring, login protection, and alerting tuned to avoid noise. It won’t replace server-level controls, but it covers the WordPress layer thoroughly. Set up monitoring →
SSL, HTTPS & Security Headers
Let’s Encrypt SSL with automatic renewal, HTTPS enforced site-wide, and security headers (HSTS, X-Frame-Options) configured correctly in Nginx. No expired certificates, no mixed content warnings, no browser security alerts for your visitors. SSL setup →
Bedrock Webroot Isolation
All our managed WordPress sites use Bedrock, which moves WordPress core and sensitive config files outside the public webroot. Nginx is also configured to block direct access to dependency and credential files at the server level. Read more about Bedrock →
Automated Backup Strategy
For Trellis-hosted sites: daily database dumps and file backups via Ansible playbooks and cron, stored offsite. For other hosts: UpdraftPlus configured with remote storage (S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox). BackupBuddy used selectively for migrations. Point-in-time restore available. Backup options →
Managed Security Updates
Most WordPress hacks exploit known vulnerabilities in outdated plugins and themes. We manage WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates on a schedule — tested on staging before production. Vulnerabilities get patched before attackers can exploit them. Update management →
Why Server-Level Security Matters
Plugins Alone Are Not Enough
A security plugin running inside WordPress can only intercept threats that reach PHP. Server-level protection stops attackers earlier — at the network and web server layer — before they consume any server resources. On Trellis-hosted sites, this is built in. On other hosts, we configure as much as the environment supports and fill the rest with Wordfence.
Trellis Gives You a Security Head Start
Sites hosted on our Trellis stack come with a firewall, brute-force prevention, SSH key-only access, Let’s Encrypt SSL, HSTS, and Bedrock’s webroot isolation — all provisioned by Ansible, not set up manually. Security is consistent and repeatable, not dependent on memory.
Backups Are Your Last Line of Defence
Every security setup we implement includes a verified backup strategy. For Trellis-hosted sites, that means Ansible playbook-driven cron jobs dumping the database and syncing files offsite daily. For externally hosted sites, we configure UpdraftPlus with remote storage. A backup you’ve never tested is not a backup.
We Work on Any Host
On Kinsta, WP Engine, SiteGround, Cloudways, or your own VPS — we work with what the environment supports. On managed hosts, we focus on Wordfence, proper file and directory permissions, SSL, two-factor authentication, and keeping everything updated. On VPS with full server access, we add firewall rules and server-level hardening. We’ll tell you what’s possible on your setup before we start.
WordPress Security Pricing
Fixed-price quotes. Every engagement starts with an audit so you know exactly what needs fixing before we start.
Security Audit
Full security assessment with prioritized remediation report
from €149 fixed price
✓ Plugin, theme & core vulnerability check
✓ Server & hosting stack review
✓ Backup strategy assessment
✓ Prioritized action report — credited if you proceed
Security Setup
MOST POPULAR
Full security hardening — server, WordPress, backups, and monitoring configured
from €299 fixed price
✓ Wordfence installation & configuration
✓ SSL + HSTS + file permissions hardening
✓ Backup strategy configured & verified
✓ Login hardening & two-factor authentication
✓ Before & after security report
Ongoing Management
Monthly security monitoring, updates, and backup verification
from €49 / month
✓ WordPress core, plugin & theme updates
✓ Monthly malware scan & security review
✓ Backup verification & offsite storage check
✓ Monthly report + email support
Frequently Asked Questions
My site was hacked — can you help?
Yes. Get in touch immediately via the contact form. Hack recovery typically involves restoring from a clean backup, identifying the entry point, removing malicious code, and hardening to prevent re-infection. The faster we act, the less damage. If you’re on a Trellis-hosted site with daily backups, recovery is straightforward — we roll back and close the gap.
Do I need server access for you to secure my site?
Not always. WordPress-level hardening (Wordfence, login protection, SSL, file permissions, updates) can be done on any host with wp-admin access. Server-level options — Nginx deny lists, fail2ban, custom firewall rules — require SSH access or a host that supports custom server config. We’ll tell you upfront what’s possible on your setup.
What backup solution do you use?
It depends on the hosting environment. For Trellis-hosted sites, we use Ansible playbooks and cron jobs to run daily database dumps and file backups, synced offsite automatically. For sites on other hosts, we configure UpdraftPlus with remote storage (S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox). We use BackupBuddy selectively — primarily for site migrations. Whatever the tool, we verify the backup restores correctly before calling it done.
Is Wordfence enough on its own?
Wordfence is excellent at the WordPress layer — malware scanning, login protection, and alerting on file changes. But it runs inside PHP, which means a server-level attacker or a brute-force flood can still hammer your server before Wordfence sees it. On Trellis-hosted sites, fail2ban and Nginx IP blocking handle that upstream layer. On other hosts, we configure what’s available and set realistic expectations.
How often do WordPress sites actually get hacked?
More often than most site owners think. The majority of WordPress hacks aren’t targeted — they’re automated scans exploiting known vulnerabilities in outdated plugins and themes. Keeping software updated and blocking known attack vectors with server-level rules eliminates the vast majority of risk. The sites that get hacked are almost always running outdated software or have no firewall in place.
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