Cybersecurity
Protect your website before problems become expensive.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
In today’s online environment, websites are constantly targeted by bots, brute-force login attempts, plugin vulnerabilities, malware injections, and spam submissions. Most attacks don’t happen because a business is “famous” — they happen because automated tools scan the internet for weak security setups.
Our job is simple:
reduce your risk, detect issues early, and respond fast when something happens.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Website Security
At Authority Lighthouse, our cybersecurity process focuses on prevention, detection, and recovery:
Cybersecurity Packages
Site Shield Annual Plan
- Brute Force Attack Protection – Limits login attempts and blocks IPs.
- Security Hardening – Basic file permission tightening, disabling file editing.
- Blacklist Monitoring – Plugin-based (but not Google blacklist).
- Daily Malware Scans – Automated, scheduled scans for early threat detection.
- Hide WP administrator page - change the login url so it’s more difficult for outsiders to find
Threat Defender Annual Plan
- Includes everything in Site Shield, plus:
- Customer Support Chat – Provide support/guidance to fix issues via email or chat
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Adds an extra layer of login security for admins.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Filters and blocks malicious or suspicious traffic.
- Vulnerability Patch Monitoring – Identifies outdated plugins, themes, or core files with known vulnerabilities.
- Biweekly Backups - retain up to 1-2 months of site data.
- Core Security Updates - we will check for updates on a monthly basis
- Security Reports (Basic) – Monthly summary of threats blocked and actions taken.
Breach Response Suite
- Includes everything in Threat Defender, plus:
- Incident Response SLA – Guaranteed malware removal within 1-2 days (premium support).
- Daily Backups - retain up to 1-2 months of site data.
- Core Security Updates - we will check for updates on a biweekly basis
- Security Reports (Enhanced) – Weekly or detailed reports on threat activity and protection measures.
Why Cybersecurity Matters
Prevent Downtime and Lost Leads
A hacked or unstable site can stop inquiries, bookings, and sales instantly — even if your ads and SEO are running.
Protect Your Brand Reputation
Visitors can lose trust fast if they see redirects, spam pages, or browser warnings.
Reduce Emergency Costs
Fixing a compromised website is always more expensive than maintaining protection.
How We Start (Step-by-Step)
We keep onboarding simple and structured:
- Security Audit & Access Setup
We review your current setup, plugins, hosting environment, and risks. - Protection Rollout
We implement the package features (hardening, WAF rules, 2FA, monitoring, etc.). -
Ongoing Monitoring & Maintenance
We monitor scans, threats, unusual activity, and plugin vulnerabilities. -
Reports & Recommendations
You’ll receive monthly (or weekly for Breach Response Suite) updates and next-step recommendations.
Cybersecurity FAQs
Is cybersecurity only for big companies?
No — most attacks are automated and target any site with weak security, especially WordPress sites with outdated plugins.
Will this slow down my website?
Proper security should not noticeably slow your site. In many cases, blocking malicious traffic can actually improve stability
What do you need from us to start?
Typically: WordPress admin access, hosting access (or FTP/SSH), and your preferred contact email for alerts and reporting.
What if my site is already hacked?
We can still help. If you’re already compromised, we’ll recommend the Breach Response Suite so we can clean, restore, and harden properly.
Ready to Secure Your Website?
If your website supports your business, it deserves protection that runs consistently in the background — so you can focus on growth instead of emergencies.
Book a call with Authority Lighthouse and we’ll recommend the right Cybersecurity plan for your site.