Website security / hardening / recovery
Website security improvement with audit, hardening and a recovery plan.
We assess WordPress, WooCommerce, OpenCart, Joomla and custom websites, reduce known risks and organise access, backups, monitoring and recovery without promising “absolute security”.
When a security review matters
When it is unclear what is protected, who owns it and how it can recover.
Website security is not a one-off setting. It combines technical layers, controlled access, monitoring and a tested recovery path.
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Versions are outdated or extensions are unknown
Core, plugins, themes, extensions and server components need an inventory, compatibility review and a responsible update policy.
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Access is not clearly controlled
Shared accounts, excessive permissions, a weak login flow or unknown administrators increase exposure.
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There is no verified recovery path
A backup is useful only when we know what it contains, where it is stored and whether it can be restored.
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There are suspicious redirects, files or behaviour
Unexpected changes, spam, phishing pages, slowdowns or alerts require a controlled incident-response process.
Audit / hardening / recovery
Six layers that work together.
The final plan depends on the platform, hosting, data, users and whether an active incident is under way.
Security baseline
Inventory of the platform, versions, extensions, users, hosting, DNS, CDN and critical integrations.
Vulnerability & file review
Review of known vulnerabilities, suspicious changes, files, logs and compromise indicators according to available access and the incident.
Access hardening
Roles, least privilege, authentication, administrator access, MFA where supported and protection from automated attempts.
Application & server hardening
Safer configuration for the CMS, PHP, web server, file permissions, secrets, headers and surfaces that do not need to be public.
WAF, anti-bot & forms
Firewall or CDN controls, rate limits, spam protection, safer uploads and form protection based on the site’s real traffic.
Backups, monitoring & recovery
Off-site backups, restore testing, uptime and security monitoring, alert ownership and a clear recovery plan.
Active incident response
During an active incident, we contain risk before cleanup begins.
We do not delete files blindly before understanding the situation. We preserve available evidence, reduce exposure, review credentials and access paths and organise a safer recovery.
Defence in depth
We do not depend on one plugin or a hidden setting.
We connect prevention, detection and recovery. Every layer has a specific role, and none is presented as a guarantee that a new incident can never happen.
Reduce the attack surface
Remove what is unnecessary, update what remains and limit permissions and public paths.
Detect important signals
Logs, uptime, integrity or security alerts are organised to reach the person who can act.
Recover safely
Backups, restore steps, credentials and critical integrations form a process that can be executed.
Make ownership explicit
Document who updates, who approves and who responds when an alert or vulnerability appears.
Platform-aware security
Shared principles, a different threat model.
The security plan is adapted to each system’s architecture, data, users and real functions.
WordPress & WooCommerce
Core, plugins, themes, users, checkout, payment callbacks, scheduled tasks and file integrity are reviewed together with business continuity.
WordPress & WooCommerce support ↗︎02OpenCart
Extensions, modifications, admin access, catalogue and order flows, uploads, events and integrations are reviewed without arbitrary production changes.
OpenCart support ↗︎03Joomla & other CMS platforms
Core, templates, extensions, users, server and older custom changes are mapped before hardening or cleanup begins.
Existing website takeover ↗︎04Custom applications
Authentication, authorization, secrets, APIs, dependencies, logging, uploads and the deployment process are assessed against the real threat model.
Custom web systems ↗︎Controlled security workflow
From containment to a process that remains active.
Preventive work starts with an audit. During an active incident, containment comes first. In both cases, we aim for a verifiable technical state and clearly assigned responsibilities.
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Contain & preserve
During an active incident, we reduce exposure and preserve the evidence needed before making changes.
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Audit & risk map
We document the technical baseline, access, findings and possible attack paths in order of severity.
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Clean & harden
We remove or restore the agreed items and apply targeted hardening without creating a false sense of absolute protection.
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Restore & verify
We check critical functions, integrations, SEO-visible behaviour, checkout, forms and the integrity of the final state.
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Monitor & govern
We define backups, alerts, updates, responsibilities and recurring reviews so security remains an active process.
Start with risk clarity
Let’s establish the real security state of your website.
Tell us the platform, whether an incident is active and what access is available. We will define the right first step without rushed promises.
Discuss your security audit ↗︎FAQ
Frequently asked questions about website security improvement.
A clear scope, responsible expectations and a process that does not stop at one plugin.
What does website security improvement include?
The scope starts with an audit and may include updates, vulnerability and file review, access hardening, safer CMS and server configuration, firewall or CDN controls, anti-spam, backups, monitoring and a recovery plan.
Can you guarantee that a website will never be compromised?
No. No responsible technical team can guarantee absolute security. We can reduce the attack surface, address known risks, improve detection and organise recovery.
Do you clean hacked WordPress websites or stores?
Yes, after assessing the incident and available access. The process may include containment, preserving the current state, file and database review, cleanup, credential rotation, hardening and final verification.
Is a security plugin or firewall enough?
Not always. A tool is only one layer. Updates, accounts, permissions, backups, server configuration, custom code, forms and integrations need a shared policy and clear ownership.
Do you review WordPress, WooCommerce, Joomla and OpenCart?
Yes. We support WordPress and WooCommerce, OpenCart, Joomla and custom websites or applications. The methodology is adapted to the platform, hosting, codebase and incident severity.
Will the work require downtime?
Not for every project. During an active compromise or critical changes, temporary access restrictions may be necessary. The plan is agreed according to risk, business continuity and the availability of a safe staging environment.
Why should a backup restore be tested?
Because the existence of a backup file does not prove that it is complete, recent or restorable. A restore test validates the process and reveals gaps before an emergency.
Does this service include GDPR compliance?
Technical security supports data protection, but it is not a legal compliance certification. Legal obligations and policies should be reviewed by the appropriate legal or DPO partner.
Do you provide ongoing security and maintenance?
Yes. After the initial project, we can organise updates, backups, monitoring, alerts and periodic reviews within an agreed technical-support plan.