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Steel Security & Hardening – Site Audit Tools focuses on practical security hygiene for WordPress administrators.
The free plugin provides:
<ul>
<li>on-demand security scans</li>
<li>risk summaries grouped by severity and category</li>
<li>checks for common WordPress hardening gaps</li>
<li>checks for exposed root-level artifacts such as <code>.env</code>, SQL dumps, <code>phpinfo</code> files, and backup archives</li>
<li>a quarantine vault for operator-reviewed file isolation</li>
<li>uploads PHP execution blocking on supported server environments</li>
<li>manual guidance when automatic server hardening is not safely supported</li>
</ul>
This plugin is positioned as an auditing and hardening tool. It helps surface risk and apply selected preventive controls, but it does not promise malware removal, incident response, or complete server protection.
<h4>Included checks</h4>
The scan currently looks for items such as:
<ul>
<li>PHP error display exposure</li>
<li><code>WP_DEBUG</code> and <code>debug.log</code> exposure</li>
<li>XML-RPC availability</li>
<li>author and REST user enumeration exposure</li>
<li>theme/plugin file editor availability</li>
<li>WordPress generator meta output</li>
<li>comments enabled by default</li>
<li>uploads PHP execution hardening status</li>
<li>root-level sensitive files and archives</li>
</ul>
<h4>Server-aware behavior</h4>
This plugin only auto-applies server config changes where it can do so in a scoped and reversible way.
<ul>
<li>Apache and LiteSpeed: uploads PHP blocking is managed through a Steel Security-marked <code>.htaccess</code> block</li>
<li>IIS: uploads PHP blocking is managed through a Steel Security-marked <code>web.config</code> section</li>
<li>Nginx and unsupported environments: Steel Security provides manual guidance instead of claiming automatic protection</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro companion</h4>
This plugin can work with a separate Pro companion plugin that adds features such as scheduled scans, scan history, reports, and managed server-level controls such as directory listing protection and baseline security headers. The free plugin remains usable on its own.

Steel Security & Hardening – Site Audit Tools

High-signal WordPress security auditing and hardening with practical site audit tools for administrators.

BaseCloud

Transform your WordPress site into a security fortress in under 2 minutes.
BaseCloud Security Manager delivers enterprise-level security protection through advanced HTTP security headers – the same technology used by Fortune 500 companies to protect their websites. No technical expertise required.
🎯 Why Security Headers Matter: 
Security headers are your website’s first line of defense, instructing browsers on how to handle your content safely. Without them, your site is vulnerable to: 
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks – 87% of websites are vulnerable 
• Clickjacking attacks that steal user credentials 
• Data theft through insecure connections 
• Privacy violations through referrer leaks 
• Malicious code injection
✨ What Makes BaseCloud Different:
🚀 One-Click Protection – Enable military-grade security with a single click 
🔒 Zero Configuration Required – Smart defaults protect you instantly 
⚡ Lightning Fast – No performance impact on your site 
🎛️ Full Control – Advanced users can customize every setting 
🛠️ Developer Friendly – Clean, well-documented code 
🔧 No Server Changes – Works on any hosting provider
🛡️ Complete Security Arsenal:
🎯 Master Security Switch 
Enable all protections instantly – perfect for non-technical users who want maximum security without complexity.
🔐 Force SSL/HTTPS Everywhere 
Automatically redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS, ensuring all data transmission is encrypted. Protects against man-in-the-middle attacks.
🛡️ Content Security Policy (CSP) 
The gold standard of XSS protection. Controls exactly which scripts, styles, and resources can run on your site. Includes smart defaults that work with 99% of WordPress themes and plugins.
🔒 HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) 
Forces browsers to communicate exclusively over HTTPS, preventing SSL stripping attacks. Includes preload support for maximum protection.
🕵️ Advanced Referrer Policy 
Protects user privacy by controlling what information is shared when visitors click links, preventing data leaks to third parties.
🎤 Permissions Policy (Feature Policy) 
Block unauthorized access to sensitive browser features like camera, microphone, geolocation, and payment APIs – preventing malicious sites from accessing these features.
🍪 Secure Cookie Protection 
Automatically applies HttpOnly and Secure flags to session cookies, preventing JavaScript access and ensuring cookies are only sent over HTTPS.
👻 Server Fingerprinting Protection 
Removes server signatures and version information that hackers use to identify vulnerabilities in your hosting setup.
⚡ Essential Security Headers Included: 
• X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN (prevents clickjacking) 
• X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff (prevents MIME-type confusion attacks) 
• X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block (legacy XSS protection for older browsers)
💼 Perfect For: 
• Business owners who want enterprise security without technical complexity 
• Developers building secure WordPress applications 
• Agencies managing multiple client sites 
• Anyone serious about website security
🎯 Use Cases: 
• E-commerce sites handling sensitive customer data 
• Membership sites with user logins 
• Business websites with contact forms 
• Blogs that want to protect visitor privacy 
• Development sites that need security during testing
BaseCloud Security Manager is lightweight, efficient, and designed to integrate seamlessly into your WordPress admin experience without clutter or intrusive advertising.
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
🎯 Why Choose BaseCloud Security Manager?
✅ Instant Protection – Works immediately after activation 
✅ Zero Learning Curve – No technical knowledge required 
✅ Enterprise Grade – Same technology used by Fortune 500 companies 
✅ Fully Customizable – Advanced users have complete control 
✅ Regular Updates – Stay protected against emerging threats 
✅ Expert Support – Professional team ready to help
🔗 Useful Links: 
• Documentation: <a href="https://www.basecloudglobal.com/security-manager-docs" rel="nofollow ugc">BaseCloud Security Docs</a> 
• Support: support@basecloudglobal.com 
• Security Testing: <a href="https://observatory.mozilla.org" rel="nofollow ugc">Mozilla Observatory</a> 
• Header Verification: <a href="https://securityheaders.com" rel="nofollow ugc">SecurityHeaders.com</a>
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Made with ❤️ by the BaseCloud Team – Securing WordPress sites worldwide since 2024

BaseCloud Security Manager

🛡️ Enterprise-grade WordPress security made simple. Implement military-standard HTTP security headers with zero technical knowledge required.

Steel Security & Hardening – Site Audit Tools vs BaseCloud Security Manager