Firewall Protection

Automatically blocks malicious requests containing SQL injection, XSS, code injection, and directory traversal attempts.

A firewall for a WordPress site is a security tool that acts as a filter to block malicious traffic and protect against cyberattacks. It works by analyzing incoming requests and comparing them to known threats, then blocking or allowing them based on their safety. This protects your site from common attacks like DDoS, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS), while also preventing brute-force login attempts and other vulnerabilities. 

The Way it works

• Filters traffic: It inspects all incoming traffic to your site, looking for suspicious patterns.
• Blocks threats: It uses a database of known malicious signatures to identify and block bad requests, preventing them from reaching your WordPress installation.
• Stops attacks: It is a primary defense against a variety of attacks, including:
  • Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks: Prevents attackers from overwhelming your site with traffic.
  • Brute-force attacks: Blocks the repeated, automated login attempts that try to guess your password.
  • SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Blocks attempts to inject malicious code into your site’s database or user sessions.
• Monitors activity: It monitors and logs suspicious activity, such as failed login attempts or requests to known vulnerable files.
• Improves performance: By filtering out bad traffic before it fully processes, it frees up server resources for legitimate visitors, leading to better speed and responsiveness. 

Types of firewalls

• Web Application Firewall (WAF): This is a common type that sits in front of your website to inspect HTTP traffic.
• Software-based firewall: Can be a plugin installed directly within your WordPress installation.