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WordPress Hardening

Secure WordPress for GovernmentWebsites

Public sector-grade WordPress security hardening, workflow optimization, and compliance setup. Enterprise-level security with user-friendly content management for public sector teams.

What we secure

Comprehensive WordPress security for the public sector

Application & infrastructure hardening

Server, CDN/WAF, PHP/MySQL configuration focused on security and performance.

Access & identity management

RBAC, 2FA, SSO, password policies and audit logs for full access control.

Safe deployments & updates

Staging environments, patch windows, allowlisted plugins and automation.

Operations & monitoring

Uptime, error rates, file integrity and smart alerts for instant response.

Backups & recovery

3-2-1 strategy, encryption, regular recovery tests with defined RPO/RTO.

Compliance with legal and internal standards

GDPR, logging, retention policies and WCAG compliance for full public sector alignment

Hardening – what we specifically do

Technical measures for maximum WordPress environment security for public administration

Server & network

  • TLS 1.2+, HSTS (optionally preload), secure cipher suites
  • HTTP headers: CSP, X-Frame-Options/`frame-ancestors`, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security
  • WAF/CDN: DDoS/bot protection, rate‑limiting, geo/IP rules on /wp-login.php and /wp-admin
  • Process isolation and restricting PHP execution outside core (disable PHP in /uploads, /wp-content/cache)

Application (WordPress)

  • Disable file editor and direct code editing (DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT, DISALLOW_FILE_MODS in production)
  • Restrict REST API/XML‑RPC as needed (allowlist, auth, rate‑limit or disable)
  • Login protection: 2FA, attempt limiting, CAPTCHA/hCaptcha, hiding default endpoints
  • Upload sanitization: MIME type whitelist, secure SVG, size limits
  • Cookie flags: Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite based on context
  • Environment separation: dev/stage/prod, seed data, dump sanitization

Data & DB

  • Least‑privilege DB account, table prefix change, disabled remote root
  • Encrypted backups (off‑site), RPO/RTO targets, regular recovery tests
  • File integrity: core and plugin checksum comparison, change alerts

Identity & access

  • RBAC: roles and permissions (no permanent admins without reason), principle of least privilege
  • 2FA and SSO (if required) – single sign-on via IdP
  • Audit logs: logins, content changes, publishing, user management

Updates & plugins

  • Plugin and theme allowlist, nulled software ban, reputation and CVE checks
  • Patching policy: automatic minor core updates, scheduled windows, staging tests, rollback plan
  • Dependency hygiene: removal of unused plugins/themes; fixed versions

Vendor‑neutral, hosting‑agnostic solution

All measures work with any hosting and independently of vendors. We emphasize WCAG, GDPR and operational reliability.

Process (4 steps)

Systematic approach to WordPress environment security with clearly defined steps and deliverables

1

Assessment

Quick technical audit, plugin/theme inventory, risk identification and baseline state.

  • WordPress environment technical audit
  • Plugin, theme and dependency inventory
  • Security risk analysis
  • Current configuration assessment
2

Hardening & cleanup

Security measure application, ballast removal, WAF setup, 2FA and backup configuration.

  • Hardening measure implementation
  • WAF/CDN protection setup
  • 2FA and RBAC configuration
  • Backup and monitoring implementation
3

Testing & handover

Header verification, CSP, login flow, publishing controls and runbook handover.

  • Security header testing
  • CSP and login flow verification
  • Publishing control tests
  • Documentation and runbook handover
4

Monitoring & review

Monthly security scans, reports, patch windows and CVE responses.

  • Monthly security scans
  • Report generation
  • Patch window management
  • New CVE responses

Each step has clearly defined deliverables and success metrics

From technical audit to continuous monitoring - each phase contributes to overall security and compliance of your WordPress application.

Deliverables (what we deliver)

Complete documentation and tools for maintaining your WordPress application security

Security report

Complete documentation of baseline state, implemented measures and resulting state.

  • Baseline state analysis
  • Implemented measures documentation
  • Resulting state assessment
  • Recommendations for further improvements

Configuration profiles

Ready-to-use configurations for server, WAF/CDN, WordPress constants and security headers.

  • Server configuration (Apache/Nginx)
  • WAF/CDN settings
  • WordPress security constants
  • CSP and security headers

Runbook

Practical guide for updates, backups, recovery, incident response and editor checklists.

  • Update and patch management process
  • Backup and recovery
  • Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Editorial checklists

Audit log & report templates

Monthly security reports and templates for continuous monitoring and reporting.

  • Monthly security reports
  • Audit log templates
  • Metrics and KPI dashboard
  • Trend analysis and recommendations

All deliverables are ready for immediate use

From technical documentation to practical tools - you get everything needed to maintain your WordPress application security at the highest level.

Packages and indicative prices

Precise pricing after initial assessment (website size, hosting, plugin count)

Hardening Starter

from €1,490

Basic security measures for WordPress environment

  • Basic security headers
  • 2FA implementation
  • Login protection and rate-limiting
  • Unused plugin cleanup
  • Basic backups
  • Security runbook
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Security Overhaul

from €3,900

Complete server and WordPress hardening with advanced features

  • Complete server + WP hardening
  • WAF/CDN implementation
  • CSP design and implementation
  • Audit logs and monitoring
  • Recovery testing
  • Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Everything from Hardening Starter
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Continuous Security

from €490/month

Continuous monitoring and security management

  • Monthly security scans
  • Patch management and updates
  • Security reports and analysis
  • Quarterly security review
  • New CVE responses
  • 24/7 monitoring and alerts
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All prices are indicative and depend on project complexity

For precise pricing we need an initial assessment of your WordPress application. Contact us for a free consultation.

FAQ

Most frequently asked questions about WordPress security for public administration

Have more questions?

Contact us for more detailed information about our WordPress security solutions for public administration.

Operations, monitoring, incidents

Continuous monitoring and incident readiness for maximum security of your WordPress application

Uptime & performance monitoring

Continuous monitoring of availability, performance and application errors.

  • Real‑time uptime monitoring
  • Response time tracking
  • 5xx error monitoring
  • Long responses and timeouts

SIEM integration

Log export for centralized processing for comprehensive security analysis.

  • Integration with existing SIEM
  • Structured logs
  • Real‑time alerting
  • Correlation analysis

Incident Response Plan (IRP)

Clearly defined processes for incident classification, escalation and resolution.

  • Incident classification
  • Escalation processes
  • Contact information
  • RTO/RPO definitions

Regression scans

Monthly security scans for continuous system integrity verification.

  • Malware scanning
  • File integrity checks
  • Security header verification
  • CSP violations

Proactive approach to security

We don't wait for incidents – we prevent them with monitoring and regular security scans. You'll receive a complete security status report monthly.

Real results

Examples of successful WordPress security implementations for public administration

City office

Comprehensive WordPress website security with 15+ plugins and existing SSO system integration.

Results:

  • 100% elimination of security incidents
  • 60% reduction in update time
  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
  • Active Directory integration

State organization

Migration from legacy CMS to secure WordPress with advanced monitoring and incident response plan.

Results:

  • 40% response time reduction
  • 24/7 monitoring and alerting
  • Automated backups with RTO < 4h
  • Compliance with internal standards

Every project is unique

Results depend on specific requirements and baseline state. Contact us for assessment of your situation.

What we'll need

For successful WordPress security solution implementation we need this information and access

Hosting/server access

Hosting access or coordination with your administrator for security measure implementation.

  • Admin server access
  • Hosting panel access
  • Administrator coordination
  • Hosting environment information

WordPress admin access

Temporary WordPress admin access for security measure implementation and configuration.

  • Admin account with full rights
  • wp-admin access
  • File access
  • Database access

User and role list

Information about existing users and required roles for proper RBAC setup.

  • All users list
  • Current roles and permissions
  • Required changes
  • Organizational structure

External systems and integrations

Information about external systems like SSO/IdP, CDN, backup and other integrations.

  • SSO/IdP system (SAML/OIDC)
  • CDN and WAF services
  • Backup systems
  • Monitoring and logging

All access is temporary and secure

After implementation we can hand back all access to your administrators. All changes are documented and can be reversed if needed.

Related services

Complete ecosystem of public sector services - from security to performance and accessibility

Comprehensive public sector solutions

Our services complement each other and can be implemented as standalone solutions or as part of a comprehensive project. Contact us for consultation about your needs.

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