If you don’t already have it, you can download the Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening plugin directly from the official WordPress repository.
Recently, we launched a guide on How to Use the WordPress Security Plugin. In the guide, we help you understand the main features of our free WordPress security plugin. We also give you step-by-step instructions to walk you through installation and usage scenarios.
The following topics are covered in the guide:
- Installation and Activation
- WordPress Hardening
- Email Alerts
- Malware Scanning
- Core Integrity Check
- Post-Hack
Free WordPress Security Plugin Features
The Sucuri Security WordPress plugin is an open-source software, originally developed by our founder Daniel Cid, that is free to all WordPress users.
It is a security suite meant to complement your existing security posture. The plugin offers a set of security features for WordPress websites, including:
- Security Activity Auditing
- File Integrity Monitoring
- Remote Malware Scanning
- Blacklist Monitoring
- Effective Security Hardening
- Post-Hack Security Actions
- Security Notifications
- Website Firewall (premium)
Each of the security features is designed to have a positive effect on your website security posture.
In this guide, we will explain how our WordPress security plugin works – from installation and features, to what you can expect from our free monitoring and security plugin.