WordPress isn’t enterprise-secure out-of-the-box, but WP Engine is. Our environment is built to address the specific vulnerabilities of WordPress sites. We implement hardened core configurations for file permissions, database access, and other settings to ensure a secure foundation.

Security can vary by plugin and developer experience. The platform provides a holistic approach with an integrated Web Application Firewall (WAF) and continuous malware scanning that covers your entire site, not just what a single plugin can see. WP Engine also manages core updates to reduce your risk exposure.

Threats don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule, but WP Engine’s security team does. The platform includes 24/7 threat monitoring and a dedicated security team that is always on alert to catch and mitigate attacks. This proactive, around-the-clock coverage ensures your site is protected even when your team isn’t working.

Yes. The platform performs real-time scanning for malware and intrusions. This prevents malicious code from persisting undetected for days or weeks. If a threat is found, WP Engine’s team is immediately notified, and can take action to remove it, significantly reducing your risk of downtime or data loss.

Yes, you can. WP Engine provides a centralized dashboard that offers a unified view of all active attacks and attempted logins across your entire portfolio of sites. This eliminates the need for manual checks on fragmented toolsets, providing you with a single pane of glass for all your security insights.

WP Engine supports alignment with security frameworks like SOC 2 by embedding security and compliance controls directly into our managed platform. Our platform is independently audited for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance, with controls focused on security, availability, and confidentiality.

We take on the repetitive, time-consuming security tasks so your developers don’t have to. Our platform automates plugin updates, software patches, backups, and monitoring, which frees up your team to focus on building new features and products instead of managing security processes.