Most website attacks are automated. Bots scan thousands of sites looking for weak passwords, outdated plugins, and open settings. Hardening closes those easy doors so bots move on to easier targets.
We apply a proven set of security measures to your website and server, tuned so they protect you without breaking features or slowing the site down.
What You Get
Web Application Firewall
Blocks malicious traffic and common attacks before they reach your site.
Login Protection
Limits on login attempts, two-factor authentication, and a hidden or protected login page.
Secure Configuration
Safer file permissions, disabled file editing, and protected configuration files.
SSL and Headers
HTTPS everywhere and security headers that protect visitors’ browsers.
Cloudflare Setup
Optional Cloudflare protection for DDoS defence and faster loading.
Security Checklist
A written record of every measure applied, for your records.
Who It Is For
- New websites before launch
- Websites that have never been secured
- Sites recently cleaned after a hack
- Online stores and membership sites
- Business sites on shared hosting
- Organisations with compliance requirements
Packages and Pricing
Essential
Basic Hardening
৳3,600 per website
Core protection for a small site.
- Firewall plugin setup
- Login attempt limits
- File and settings hardening
- SSL check and HTTPS redirect
- Hardening checklist
Most popular
Standard Hardening
৳6,300 per website
Stronger protection for business sites.
- Everything in Basic
- Two-factor login for admins
- Security headers
- Cloudflare setup and tuning
- Database and user clean-up
Maximum
Advanced Hardening
৳10,800 per website
For stores, portals, and high-risk sites.
- Everything in Standard
- Server-level hardening where access allows
- Activity logging and alerts
- Backup and recovery plan
- Follow-up security check after 30 days
Prices are in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT). Final quotes depend on your exact scope, and every quote is confirmed in writing before work starts. See all packages.
How It Works
Review
We check your current setup, plugins, hosting, and any past incidents.
Plan
We choose the right measures for your site so nothing important breaks.
Harden
We apply the changes and test the website thoroughly afterwards.
Hand Over
You receive a checklist of what was done and advice for staying secure.
Website Security Hardening for WordPress and PHP Sites
Hardening means reducing the ways an attacker can get into your website. Instead of waiting for a problem, we tighten the settings, access rules and protections that make common attacks fail.
For WordPress sites, that includes login protection, two-factor authentication, file permission fixes, disabling risky features, security headers, a web application firewall and safe backup settings. For other PHP sites, we apply similar principles at the server and application level.
Every change is tested so your site keeps working normally for visitors and your team.
Why Hardening Matters
Automated bots constantly scan websites for easy targets. A hardened site is a much harder target, so most of those attacks simply fail.
Hardening is also a good next step after a malware clean-up, to help prevent the same attack from working again.
Weaknesses We Close
Brute-force logins
Login limits, CAPTCHA and two-factor authentication.
Default settings
Turn off features attackers use, like XML-RPC when not needed.
Loose file permissions
Correct permissions on files and folders.
File editing in admin
Disable theme and plugin editors inside WordPress.
Missing firewall
Web application firewall rules to block common attacks.
Weak HTTPS setup
Forced HTTPS, HSTS and security headers.
What Hardening Includes
Exact steps depend on your package and hosting:
Login protection
Rate limiting, CAPTCHA and optional custom login URL.
Two-factor authentication
Extra login security for admin accounts.
User role clean-up
Remove unused accounts and reduce admin rights.
File and folder permissions
Set to secure, recommended values.
Security headers
HSTS, X-Frame-Options, content type and referrer headers.
Firewall setup
Cloudflare or plugin-based WAF configuration.
Configuration hardening
Secure wp-config and server rules.
Update review
Update or replace outdated components.
Backup check
Make sure off-site backups exist before changes.
Tools We Use
- Cloudflare WAF
- Wordfence
- Solid Security
- Two-factor authentication
- HSTS
- Security headers
- .htaccess / Nginx rules
- WP-CLI
- Imunify360 (where available)
Our Hardening Standards
- Backup taken before any change
- Changes tested for normal site function
- No reliance on security through obscurity alone
- Least-privilege access for users
- Licensed and maintained security tools only
- Report listing every change made
- Advice for your team on safe habits
- Rollback plan if a setting causes issues
Package Guide
Prices are per website.
- Basic Hardening (৳3,600): essential login, user and update protections.
- Standard Hardening (৳6,300): adds firewall, headers, permissions and configuration hardening.
- Advanced Hardening (৳10,800): a deeper setup for online stores and business-critical sites.
- Pair with a Security Audit to find issues first, or Website Maintenance to keep protection up to date.
Keeping Protection Up to Date
Hardening is strongest when updates and monitoring continue. Our Website Maintenance plans keep plugins updated, backups running and security checks in place.
You receive a report of what was changed so any future developer understands your setup.
What We Need to Start
- WordPress admin access
- Hosting or cPanel access for server-level settings
- Cloudflare access if you use it
- A list of people who need admin access
- Any plugins that must not be changed
Why Spider ITS
Security specialists
Security is one of our core divisions.
Tested changes
Your site keeps working after hardening.
Clear documentation
You know exactly what changed.
Hosting experience
Server and DNS know-how in-house.
Ongoing care available
Maintenance plans keep you protected.
Fixed pricing
Clear packages per website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will hardening slow down my website?
No. We choose lightweight tools, and Cloudflare often makes the site faster.
Is hardening a one-time job?
The setup is one-time, but security needs ongoing updates. Our maintenance plans keep your protection current.
Can you harden a non-WordPress site?
Yes. We secure custom PHP, Laravel, and other websites, adapting the measures to the platform.
Does it make my site hack-proof?
No website can be made completely hack-proof, but hardening blocks the most common attacks and makes your site a much harder target.
Does hardening make my site 100% secure?
No website can be 100% secure. Hardening greatly reduces common risks, and combining it with updates, backups and monitoring gives strong protection.
Will visitors notice any change?
Usually not. Most changes work in the background. Your admins may need to use two-factor login, which we help set up.
Can you harden a site after it was hacked?
Yes, after the malware has been removed. If the site is still infected, start with our Malware Removal service.
Protect Your Website Before Trouble Starts
Send us your website address. We will recommend the right level of protection.