Initial Security Measures

My initial approach followed standard WordPress security practices:

• Updating WordPress core and plugins to their latest versions
• Hardening the WordPress core files
• Relocating the wp-config.php file outside the root directory
• Ensuring correct file permissions

While these steps are crucial (as outlined in the WordPress Codex), they often proved impractical when managing multiple sites due to time constraints.

Discovering Sucuri

While researching solutions, I encountered multiple references to Sucuri in the WordPress Codex. Intrigued by their CloudProxy firewall product, I decided to trial it on one of my sites.

Sucuri's CloudProxy: A Comprehensive Solution

Sucuri offers two primary services:

1. Hack Prevention: The CloudProxy firewall employs predefined traffic filters to block:

   • Known malicious IP ranges
   • Problematic geographical areas
   • Suspicious user activity

2. Malware Removal: Regular site scans with notification and cleanup services

Key Features of CloudProxy

• Virtual Patching: Protects against known WordPress vulnerabilities, regardless of your WordPress version
• Content Delivery Network (CDN): Improves site speed and performance
• Customizable Settings: Adjust compression, speed, and caching options through the admin panel

Easy Setup

Unlike some competitors, Sucuri's setup process is straightforward:

• Requires only a couple of DNS record changes
• No need to change nameservers, making it more flexible for clients with existing DNS management services

Two Years of Success

After two years of using Sucuri's services, I've found no comparable alternatives. The benefits have been significant:

• Sites protected by CloudProxy have remained secure and uncompromised
• Malware scanning and removal services have proven effective, with detailed reports and recommendations provided after each cleanup