Steel Security Blog
Insights on WordPress security, auditing, and practical hardening — without the noise.Clear, actionable guidance for developers and site owners.
Why Block PHP Execution in Uploads
Why Blocking PHP Execution in Uploads Matters The WordPress uploads directory is meant for media files, documents, and other user content. It is not supposed to be a place where executable PHP scripts run. Why This Is a Common Attack Path If an attacker finds a way to...
Steel Security Scan vs Hardening Explained
Scan vs Hardening: Two Different Security Layers Steel Security separates security into two distinct concepts: scanning and hardening. Understanding the difference makes the plugin easier to use and the results easier to trust. What a Security Scan Does A scan is...
Steel Security Dashboard Overview
The Steel Security Dashboard at a Glance The Steel Security dashboard is designed to give you a fast, useful snapshot of your site’s security posture. Instead of burying important information across multiple screens, it puts the most relevant signals in one place....
Steel Security Scan Risk Score Explained
Understanding the Steel Security Risk Score The Steel Security risk score is a practical way to summarize the security exposure identified during scans. It gives you a more useful signal than a raw list of warnings because it helps you understand severity and...
Steel Security Hardening Posture Score Explained
What the Hardening Posture Score Means The hardening posture score reflects how many recommended security protections are active on your site. It is less about vulnerabilities and more about defensive readiness. What Improves Hardening Posture Blocking dangerous...
Steel Security Hardening Controls Guide
Steel Security Hardening Controls Guide Steel Security hardening controls are designed to reduce the number of opportunities an attacker has to abuse a WordPress site. They focus on sensible protections that align with common security best practices. What These...
WordPress Config Hardening Guide
Why wp-config.php Deserves Special Protection The wp-config.php file is one of the most sensitive files in a WordPress installation. It often contains database credentials, security salts, and other configuration details that should never be exposed publicly. Why We...
Security Headers Hardening Guide
Why Security Headers Matter Security headers tell browsers how to handle your site more safely. They help reduce exposure to several common browser-side threats and make it harder for certain attacks to succeed. What Security Headers Can Help With Reducing...