Server-level and WordPress application hardening that goes beyond security plugins: file permissions, PHP configuration, Nginx security rules, login protection, and malware scanning.
Security plugins like Wordfence operate within WordPress itself — meaning if WordPress is compromised, so is your security plugin. Real hardening happens at the server and configuration level, before requests even reach PHP.
After implementing changes, I run a security scan to verify effectiveness and check for any pre-existing malicious files. If malware is found, removal is included in the service at no extra cost.
No security theatre: Every measure has a specific, measurable purpose. I explain what each change does and why, so you understand your own security posture.