Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection: Breakdown
iThemes Security, formerly known as Better WP Security, is a WordPress security plugin developed by iThemes. It is designed to protect websites from hackers, malware, and other malicious threats. It offers an arsenal of powerful security tools including firewall protection, malware scan, password protection, and more. Additionally, the plugin is regularly updated with new features to ensure that the security of your website is constantly up to date.
The first security feature that the plugin offers is Firewall Protection. This feature blocks malicious attempts to access your website and works to identify and block malicious traffic. The Firewall Protection includes two specific features: brute-force login protection and 404 attack prevention. Brute-force protection works to detect any attempted unauthorized login attempts and block them. The 404 attack prevention feature will detect and block any malicious requests that are made to a non-existing URL on your website.
The second security feature is Malware Scan. This feature is designed to scan your website for any malicious code or malicious files that may be present. It will detect any suspicious activity and alert you to take action. The feature also has a cleanup option that will remove any malicious files and code from your website.
The third security feature is Password Protection. This feature adds an extra layer of protection for your user accounts by adding a password expiration timer. It also requires users to use a strong password to login and provides a strength meter to help users select a strong password.
The fourth security feature is Auto-updates. This feature ensures that your website’s security and plugins are always up to date by automatically updating your plugins and themes when a new version is available. The Auto-update feature also allows you to enable or disable auto-updates for individual plugins and themes.