Secure WordPress: security check, hardening and safe logins

The most important measures are regular updates of WordPress, themes and plugins, secure logins with two-factor authentication and limited login attempts, sparingly assigned permissions and reliable backups. On top of that come a thoughtful choice of plugins and hardened server and header settings. We check what has already been implemented on your website and close the gaps.

The WordPress core is actively maintained and regularly receives security updates. Typical risks arise around it: from outdated or poorly maintained plugins and themes, weak credentials and missing updates. With consistent upkeep and clean configuration, a WordPress website can be secured well.

The cost depends on the condition of the website, the number of plugins and whether custom extensions or a store are involved. Depending on scope, a security check and hardening of a typical company website can fall under the Starter package from €2,500, and larger WooCommerce stores or multisite installations under the Professional package from €8,000. You will receive the exact quote after the free initial consultation.

After your authorization, we review versions, plugins, themes, user accounts, login protection, backups and server settings and summarize the results in a prioritized list. The check of a typical company website is usually done within a few days, while the duration of the hardening depends on the number and type of findings. We give you the concrete timeframe after the initial consultation.

Particularly effective is two-factor authentication for all accounts with editor or admin rights, combined with a limit on failed login attempts and individual, strong passwords. In addition, the admin area can be restricted to certain networks or protected by an upstream protection layer. Which combination makes sense depends on how many people work on the website and from where.

When securing, we check and harden your website once and document the state reached. WordPress maintenance is the ongoing care afterward: updates, backups, monitoring and a dedicated contact for problems. Usually both make sense – first secure, then maintain regularly.