The WordPress security scan monitors the WordPress websites and blogs for potentially dangerous programs and breach of security functions. It also suggests remedial measures such as those related to:
- The password of the user
- Permissions before downloading or saving any file
- Strengthening of the security of the Database
- Hiding or blocking harmful versions of program files
- Enhancing protection of the Administration Panel and securing it from external threats
- Eradicates the WordPress META tag from the core of the code
The requirements for installing such plug-ins are very basic in nature:
- Version 3.0 of WordPress and higher versions tested as well
- PHP5 which is tested with the PHP interpreter
The best Plug-in in this category is Wordfence Security. It is an open venture which includes a firewall to block harmful programs and also an anti-virus feature to check for potentially dangerous Trojans and cookies in WordPress sites. This plug-in is compatible with multiple websites. The support for this plug-in is currently in BETA format. It also comes with a customer query forum for users to report complaints or solve problems regarding the plug-in. The features of plug-in are as follows:
- Conducts regular scanning of the core files to check for their reliability and protect against depository versions
- Compatible with multiple sites, including WordPress and is currently supported in BETA format
- Conducts detailed scans of posts and comments in various Admin panels
- The provision of the API key enables it to scan files and folders for depository versions
- Monitors repairing of files and also conducts repairing processes for damaged files which might be a threat to the security of the site
- Continuously checks for malwares and viruses in comments and posts made by the user
- Maintains the overall strength user and administration accounts and passwords to enhance the security of log-in processes.
