The hardening posture score measures how many recommended security protections are enabled on your site. Unlike the risk score, which reflects vulnerabilities, the posture score reflects preventive security configuration.
What the Score Represents
- Uploads execution protection
- Directory listing protection
- WordPress configuration safeguards
- HTTP security headers
Each enabled control strengthens the defensive baseline.
Improving the Score Safely
After enabling a control, verify site functionality, confirm compatibility with caching and CDN layers, and run a follow-up scan. This ensures changes improve security without disrupting production sites.