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WP Ghost now includes the new 8G Firewall, a powerful feature to boost your WordPress site’s security. Let’s look at how it works and why it’s a big deal for keeping your site safe.
What Is the 8G Firewall?
The 8G Firewall is a formidable shield designed to fend off an array of threats targeting your WordPress site. Crafted by security guru Jeff Starr, this firewall packs a punch without compromising performance.
Key Features of the 8G Firewall:
- Robust Defense: Say goodbye to malicious requests, bad bots, and automated attacks. The 8G Firewall stands guard, preventing unauthorized access and suspicious activities.
- Rewrite Rules Magic: Unlike traditional firewalls, the 8G Firewall operates through server rewrite rules. No file or directory changes—your SEO and loading speed remain untouched.
- Compatibility and Performance: Worried about clashes with existing security plugins? Fear not! The 8G Firewall plays nice with plugins like Wordfence, iThemes Security, and Sucuri.
- Vulnerability Concealment: The 8 G Firewall throws hackers off their game by blocking common WordPress attacks (think wp-admin, wp-login.php, and wp-content). Themes, plugins, and core files? Stealth mode activated!
- Search Engine Whitelisting: WP Ghost automatically includes search engine crawlers in the whitelist when the firewall is activated. Ensures that legitimate search engine bots, such as Googlebot, Bingbot, Yandex, and others, can continue to access and index your website without being blocked by the firewall rules.
How to Use 8G Firewall with WP Ghost
Activate Safe Mode or Ghost Mode
- Go to WP Ghost > Change Paths > Level of Security.
- Activate a Level of Security like Safe mode or Ghost Mode.
Enable 8G Firewall
- Go to WP Ghost > Firewall and activate Firewall Against Script Injection.
- Select 8G Firewall option from the list of firewalls.
- If you have an Apache server, select if you want to add the firewall on .htaccess or load the firewall on WordPress initialization.
- Save the settings to apply the firewall protection.
Test and Monitor
- Verify that your site is functioning correctly after enabling the firewall.
- Regularly monitor your site’s security logs to stay informed about blocked threats.
Conclusion:
The 8G Firewall is your silent sentinel, tirelessly guarding your WordPress fortress.
Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, or code wizard, this feature ensures your site stays secure and resilient.