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How We Keep Your Site Secure
Lock Down Infrastructure
Secure, isolated hosting environment with rate limiting, SSH lockouts, and patched OS.
Scan & Monitor
Real-time scanning, 5-minute uptime checks, and 24/7 malware alerts with auto-cleanup.
What Makes Our Security Different
Learn why proactive security matters for your WordPress site.
WordPress Security Plans: Complete Protection Included
Complete WordPress security coverage, including infrastructure, application, and monitoring, all managed for you.
- Cloudflare Enterprise WAF with OWASP Top 10 protection
- Real-time malware scanning & cleanup with Imunify360
- DDoS mitigation at network and application layers
- PCI DSS-level firewall protection
- 24/7 monitoring & alerts for uptime and intrusions
- Daily vulnerability scans across site & plugins
- SSL management at server, firewall, and CDN layers
- 30-day backup retention with on-server + offsite storage
- WordPress SafeUpdates included in all plans
Compliance-Ready Security
FatLab actively meets PCI compliance requirements for clients processing payments, including encrypted data handling, firewall protection, access controls, and audit logging. We also support HIPAA and GDPR compliance requirements with the technical infrastructure needed to meet regulatory standards. Full compliance also requires organizational policies; FatLab provides the secure technical foundation, not legal counsel.
WordPress Backup & Security
Backup and security work together: backups are your last line of defense when prevention fails. FatLab's backups are encrypted, geographically distributed, and isolated from your live site so a compromised server can't reach your recovery points. With 30-day retention, recovery is possible from any point before an incident. We test backup restoration regularly, not just stored and forgotten.
WordPress Security Service Plans: Transparent Pricing
Every plan includes premium hosting, Cloudflare Enterprise security, and full troubleshooting support. Enterprise-grade protection at straightforward prices.
Watch Dog Starter
$99/mo
Everything you need to keep your site secure, fast, and up to date.
- Cloudflare Enterprise CDN + WAF
- Real-time malware scanning & cleanup
- 24/7 monitoring & emergency response
- Weekly updates, SSL, backups
- SFTP, SSH & WP-CLI access
- No-cost whole-site troubleshooting support
Watch Dog Professional
$199/mo
Managed hosting plus a developer who knows your site.
- Everything in Starter
- 1 hour dev time included
- Proactive security recommendations
Watch Dog Business
$349/mo
Advanced security with dedicated support.
- Everything in Professional
- 3 hours dev time included
- Dedicated point of contact
- Priority handling
Watch Dog Enterprise
$599/mo
Enterprise-grade security with strategic consulting.
- Everything in Business
- 8 hours dev time included
- First-priority queue
- Security strategy consulting
Compare WordPress Security Plan Features
| Feature | Starter $99/mo |
Professional $199/mo |
Business $349/mo |
Enterprise $599/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Enterprise CDN + WAF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Malware Scanning & Cleanup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 Monitoring & Emergency Response | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly Core/Plugin/Theme Updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daily Backups (30-day retention) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSL Certificate Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SFTP, SSH & WP-CLI Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Troubleshooting Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vulnerability Scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly Dev Hours Included | — | 1 hour | 3 hours | 8 hours |
| Proactive Security Recommendations | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Point of Contact | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Handling | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security Strategy Consulting | — | — | — | ✓ |
| First-Priority Queue | — | — | — | ✓ |
Multiple sites? Additional sites are $75/month each with pooled hours. Nonprofit? Get 20% off all plans.
WordPress Security Monitoring That Actually Works
Most WordPress security monitoring tools just send you alerts, leaving you to figure out what they mean and what to do about them. FatLab's managed WordPress security services are different. We monitor your site 24/7 AND respond to every threat immediately, so you never have to wonder if your site is safe.
Our WordPress security monitoring includes:
- Real-time malware scanning with Imunify360 that detects and quarantines threats instantly
- 5-minute uptime monitoring with 99.9% uptime guarantee and immediate alerts
- 24/7 intrusion detection watching for suspicious login attempts, file changes, and attack patterns
- Daily vulnerability scans across WordPress core, all plugins, and themes
- SSL certificate monitoring across server, firewall, and CDN layers with automated renewal
- Security event logging providing complete audit trails of all site activity
The difference is our team. Every security alert is reviewed by our engineers, not just sent to your inbox. When malware is detected, we clean it immediately. When vulnerabilities are discovered, we patch them before they're exploited. When your site goes down, we're already investigating before you notice.
This is what managed WordPress security monitoring means: continuous protection with humans backing the technology.
Why Choose Managed WordPress Security Services Over Plugins
We deliver real security, with engineers, not just alerts. Our managed WordPress security services include everything plugins promise, plus the engineering team, infrastructure hardening, and immediate response they can't provide.
| Capability | Security Plugins (DIY) | FatLab Managed Security |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall protection | Basic plugin-level WAF | Cloudflare Enterprise WAF (network-level) |
| Malware scanning | Scheduled scans (daily/weekly) | Real-time continuous scanning (Imunify360) |
| Malware cleanup | Manual or paid add-on | Automatic + manual, included at no extra cost |
| DDoS protection | Not included | Multi-layer network + application protection |
| Security updates | You apply them yourself | Critical patches via SafeUpdates as soon as available + weekly scheduled updates |
| Alert response | Alerts sent to your inbox | Every alert reviewed by our engineers |
| Infrastructure hardening | Not possible (plugin-level only) | OS patching, SSH lockouts, Fail2Ban brute-force blocking, rate limiting, server isolation |
| SSL management | Basic (single layer) | Multi-layer (server + firewall + CDN) |
| Backup security | Depends on backup plugin | Encrypted, multi-location, isolated from live site |
| Expert support | Forum/ticket support | Direct access to WordPress security engineers |
Security plugins can help, but they only operate at the application level. FatLab's managed WordPress security services protect your site from the network edge to the server core, with engineers backing every layer.
Real-Time Protection, Not "We'll Get Back to You"
Most security providers promise a response time: 2 hours, 6 hours, next business day. That means your site sits compromised while you wait. FatLab's security architecture works differently.
- Cloudflare Enterprise WAF blocks threats at the network edge before they reach your server, in under 3 seconds
- Imunify360 monitors file activity in real-time using behavioral analysis, quarantining suspicious files automatically
- Fail2Ban blocks brute-force attempts as they happen, no waiting for a human to notice
- Critical security patches are applied via our SafeUpdates system as soon as they're available, not on a weekly schedule
- Daily vulnerability scans catch issues before they're exploited
In 14+ years, FatLab has never had a managed site suffer a successful breach. We've cleaned up over 100 hacked websites, but every single one came to us already compromised. None were sites under our management.
If something ever did get through, malware cleanup and recovery are included in every plan at no additional cost. No emergency fees, no cleanup surcharges. But our real-time protection means we catch and quarantine threats before they become incidents.
Free Security & Assessment Tools
Check your site's security posture and find out if you need managed protection.
Need WordPress security consulting? Our Pro plan includes strategic security calls where we assess your unique risk profile, recommend hardening measures for your specific WordPress configuration, and provide ongoing security guidance. Unlike one-time audits, you get continuous security consulting as part of your managed service, no extra fees, no surprises.
What Our Clients Say
Ernie Halal
Senior Vice President, American Chiropractic Association
Unyielding Service, 24/7 Access
As a large national professional society with a strong government affairs component, we rely on FatLab to keep our website up and running for our thousands of members. Their dependable service ensures our members always have access to the resources they need.
Stacy French
Vice President, Digital, Club for Growth
Seamless Hosting, Unbreakable Stability
FatLab has hosted our high-traffic websites for over a decade—with zero slowdowns or outages, even during national media spikes.
Dolores Alonso
Managing Director, AV Architects + Builders
High-Speed Hosting, Fast Response
FatLab's high-speed hosting has significantly boosted our SEO performance. The support team is incredibly responsive, always providing timely assistance for both general inquiries and specific issues. Highly recommended!
WordPress Security FAQs
Have more questions? View all frequently asked questions.
What WordPress security measures does FatLab implement?
We deploy multi-layered security including Cloudflare Enterprise WAF, real-time malware scanning with Imunify360, DDoS protection, brute force prevention, file integrity monitoring, and security hardening. Every site gets SSL certificates at all layers and 24/7 security monitoring with immediate response.
How do you protect WordPress sites from hackers?
We use proactive security: blocking malicious traffic before it reaches your site, monitoring for suspicious activity, implementing strong authentication, keeping everything updated, and hardening WordPress configurations. Our Cloudflare Enterprise WAF blocks millions of threats daily.
What happens if my WordPress site gets hacked?
We immediately isolate the threat, clean infected files, patch vulnerabilities, and restore from clean backups if needed. Our real-time scanning usually catches malware before damage occurs. Cleanup and recovery are included in all plans - no emergency fees or upcharges.
Do you provide WordPress security audits?
Yes, we perform security audits to identify vulnerabilities, outdated software, weak passwords, and configuration issues. Basic security reviews are included with our plans. Comprehensive penetration testing and detailed security audits are available at our hourly rate.
How does Cloudflare Enterprise protect WordPress sites?
Cloudflare Enterprise provides a Web Application Firewall (WAF) that blocks SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other attacks. It includes DDoS protection, bot management, rate limiting, and geographic restrictions. All traffic is filtered through Cloudflare before reaching your site.
Can you help with WordPress security compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)?
We implement technical security measures that support compliance efforts - encryption, access controls, audit logs, and data protection. While we provide the secure infrastructure, full compliance requires additional policies and procedures. We can connect you with compliance specialists.
How often do you scan for WordPress malware?
Malware scanning runs continuously in real-time using Imunify360. This isn't a daily or weekly scan - it's constant monitoring that detects and quarantines threats immediately. We also perform deep manual security reviews during maintenance windows.
Do you handle WordPress security updates differently than regular updates?
Security updates are prioritized and applied immediately after testing, not waiting for the weekly maintenance window. Critical vulnerabilities are patched within hours of release. We monitor security advisories 24/7 and act fast to protect your site.
What's included in WordPress backup security?
Backups are encrypted, stored in multiple geographic locations, and isolated from your live site. Even if your site is compromised, backups remain clean and accessible. We test restoration regularly and can recover specific timepoints before any security incident.
What's the difference between WordPress security services and WordPress support services?
WordPress security services focus specifically on threat prevention, monitoring, and incident response—firewalls, malware scanning, vulnerability patching, and 24/7 security monitoring. WordPress support services include security but also cover general updates, troubleshooting, content changes, and development. All our plans include both, but if your primary concern is security threats, our managed security services provide enterprise-grade protection that goes far beyond basic support.
Do I need managed WordPress security services or can I handle security myself?
DIY WordPress security using plugins requires you to monitor alerts, investigate threats, understand vulnerabilities, and perform cleanups yourself. Managed WordPress security services mean our team handles all of that—we're watching your site 24/7, responding to threats immediately, and maintaining enterprise-grade security infrastructure (WAF, DDoS protection, server hardening) that individual site owners can't easily implement. If you don't have dedicated security staff, managed services ensure nothing falls through the cracks.