If we work with WordPress we all know about security threats and malware issue a WordPress website can meet. Hare a suggestion is given how you can keep your website more secure than previous. To know more read this article carefully.
Plugins are an integral part of ensuring a smooth performance of a WordPress site with added functionalities. Plugins are available for enhancing the social share button, SEO management, website security and more.
One of the best WordPress security plugins out there is the WP Security Ninja plugin which was launched in 2011 and has been there for 7 years now. It has two versions – one free, the other paid (PRO).
The WP Security Ninja Plugin works a bit differently compared to other security plugins.
It has 50+ tests for analyzing the website for security flaws. The plugin ensures complete control of the user by showing the solutions to the user, which is well documented in the plugin. It is up to the user to apply the patches or fixes.
The plugin also includes code snippets for easily fixing issues.
The WordPress Security Ninja plugin also includes the option of a brute-force test for weeding out weak passwords and strengthen the site security.
It prevents attacks by script kiddies and hackers along with preventing 0-day exploit attacks.
Furthermore, it also checks for the versions of the PHP and SQL and also that of the plugins, themes and the core installation for updates.
Hackers often exploit publicly visible internal data to gain access to websites illegally. The WP Security Ninja plugin helps in finding core attributes and such data which are visible to the public in the metadata and hide them so that they cannot be exploited by hackers.
The WordPress Security Ninja plugin’s free version is available for download on the WordPress plugin directory and can be installed easily. It has thousands of active installs and has been tested on 5k+ websites for glitches.
The PRO version comes with some additional features, like:
Malware Scanner – which finds out malicious code (if any) in the core files.
Cloud Firewall – which prevents unauthorized access to files and settings.
Auto-fixer – which helps in automatic fixes and reduce the work of the webmaster.
Core Scanner – which scans the WP core files for vulnerabilities.
Database Optimizer – which optimized the database and its tables for faster and efficient queries.
Event Logger – which logs changes for easy reference.
Scheduled Scanner – which helps in scheduling automatic scans.
The paid version comes in three options – the $29 one for single-site use with one year of updates and premium USA-based support and the $79 one for multi-site use with the same functionalities.
The $199 pack is available as an “Agency Lifetime” option and offers lifetime premium support (USA-based) and updates.
A single-site package is a great option for small business and bloggers. The multi-site package is, of course, better for those with multiple sites.
With great features packed into the plugin at affordable prices, it is one of the top plugins one must consider for their websites.
Author Bio:
The article author is a tech blogger at i9finite where he writes on tech news and updates.