iThemes Solid Security Pro

iThemes Solid Security Pro is a comprehensive security solution for WordPress, developed by SolidWP (formerly iThemes), designed to protect websites against unauthorized access, malicious attempts, and suspicious actions. It is intended for online store administrators, developers, agencies, and corporate projects that need an additional layer of control and confidence in their digital environment.

The plugin offers a multi-layered security approach that combines multiple features in a single panel. Among its most notable features is two-factor authentication (2FA), which significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access by requiring a second identity verification. It also includes file change detection, allowing you to quickly identify any unauthorized modifications to the site. Integration with Patchstack provides malware and vulnerability scanning, as well as virtual patches that block active exploits on vulnerable plugins without waiting for the developer to release a fix.

The new Solid Security firewall adds customizable blocking rules and updates automatically when it detects suspicious behavior. The site scan panel presents risks in clear, actionable phrases, such as users with administrator privileges and weak passwords, forgotten WordPress installations, or vulnerabilities in the core, plugins, or themes. It also integrates with Google Safe Browsing to alert you about site reputation issues.

Other features include user action logging to monitor suspicious activity, password expiration to maintain current security policies, reCAPTCHA integration to protect forms from spam and automated attacks, and scheduled security checks that automate constant site monitoring. The user security panel allows you to apply and manage a uniform policy for all team members.

With a redesigned, user-friendly interface, iThemes Solid Security Pro is suitable for both individual bloggers and large enterprises. Its focus is on preventing security breaches before they occur, offering always-on protection that allows administrators to focus on growing their business without constantly worrying about their site's security.