What is Patchstack?

Always-on, Always-got-your-back Firewall Protection from Solid Security Pro with Patchstack

You may be “on it” when it comes to maintaining security for your WordPress website, but even the best of us can’t be everywhere all the time. Even plugin and theme developers can’t always keep up with vulnerabilities that leave websites vulnerable and at risk for the chaos that inevitably follows an attack. 

Always-on, automated protection from Patchstack includes virtual patches¹ that instantly deploy protection for your site when a vulnerability is detected. Patchstack’s automated web application blocks the attack and shields the vulnerability from being exploited. No more worrying about how quickly you respond. Solid Security Pro with Patchstack took care of it for you. 

When a plugin or theme developer has not issued a patch, the power of Patchstack steps in there, too. Patchstack fills the gap until a patch has been issued. No more worrying about whether your site is vulnerable. You’re covered until an actual fix is issued. 

Here’s how it works. Thanks to our partner, Patchstack, for providing this clear information.

1. A plugin becomes vulnerable 

You’re alerted 48 hours before the vulnerability becomes public on Patchstack’s database. 

2. Protection is instantly deployed

Automatic virtual patches and firewall rules are enabled on your website. 

3. Attack attempts are blocked

Attackers cannot exploit the vulnerability. 

4. A security update removes the vulnerability

Solid Security will automatically update the software to a fixed version.

This process is critical to Solid Security’s proactive approach to WordPress website security because it shields your site from the threat before it has a chance to become a problem. 

For example, if you’re running a malware scanner, you’re cleaning up after malware has been injected into your site. Many people don’t know that malware scanning is not guaranteed to protect your WordPress website. There are ways that malware can go undetected on your site even after a scan has been run. And then? Mayhem. (Read more about this here: “WordPress Site Security: Prevention vs. Response and the Truth About WordPress Malware Scanners” and “Why Malware Scanners are Worthless.”)

When we were working on our evolution from iThemes to SolidWP, with core products designed to provide a solid foundation for all WordPress websites, the team and I were committed to providing solutions that form a defense against cyberattacks. What we want most for the developers, agencies, and site owners is to take a proactive approach to WordPress site security instead of a reactive one. 

That’s why Solid Security Pro offers benefits like: 

• Brute force protection — Secure and protect your WordPress website’s most commonly attacked target: user login authentication. 
• Increased user login security — Automatically require users to create strong passwords, log in with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), or use Passkeys. 

And, with our new, dedicated user security and vulnerability screens with improved UI/UX, viewing the attacks that have been prevented and proactively protecting your site is even easier. 

Solid Security Pro with Patchstack is both simple and powerful. Exactly the combination you need to easily deploy the optimum protection for your WordPress sites. 

Notes

1. From the Patchstack website. <https://patchstack.com/wordpress-security/> ↩︎