MFA for privileged access
Passwords alone expose control planes.
Evidence-led service guide · reviewed 17 July 2026
Website security
Security spans infrastructure, application updates, access, monitoring, incident response and recovery.
5 comparison fields4 hidden-cost checks2 standards sources4 provider starting points
Editorial verdict
The short answer
A firewall or malware scanner is not a complete security programme. Record who patches the platform, who cleans malware, how credentials are protected and how a compromised site is restored.
Independent research layer
What credible evidence must establish
Security requires prevention, detection, response and recovery with named ownership.
Actionable logs and alerts
Scanning without escalation is insufficient.
Cleanup and restore owner
A licence is not incident response.
Who needs it
Suitable buyers
- ✓ Stores and membership sites
- ✓ Sites collecting personal information
- ✓ Teams without security specialists
Comparison schema
What to compare
- 01Web Application Firewall and denial-of-service protection
- 02Malware detection and cleanup
- 03Patch and update responsibility
- 04Access logging and two-factor authentication
- 05Incident escalation and recovery
Hidden costs and limits
What the plan card may omit
Scanning without cleanup
Confirm the contractual scope, price, measurement method and remedy before assigning value.
Cleanup sold as an add-on
Confirm the contractual scope, price, measurement method and remedy before assigning value.
Application vulnerabilities excluded
Confirm the contractual scope, price, measurement method and remedy before assigning value.
Backups compromised with the account
Confirm the contractual scope, price, measurement method and remedy before assigning value.
Provider interview
Questions that require a direct answer
- 01Is malware cleanup included?
- 02Who patches WordPress and plugins?
- 03Can administrator access require two factors?
- 04What evidence is provided after an incident?
Provider starting points
Where to continue researching
Inclusion means relevance, not recommendation. Open the provider dossier for contract evidence and independent-review context.
SiteGround
Managed shared WordPress with staging and security tooling
Watch for: The StartUp renewal is substantially higher than its first-year offer
Open provider dossier →IONOS
Low first-year cost with email, domain and daily recovery
Watch for: Plan and renewal terms vary by market and tax applies
Open provider dossier →Kinsta
Business-critical managed WordPress and expert operations
Watch for: Bandwidth or visit limits and premium pricing require workload modelling
Open provider dossier →WP Engine
WordPress teams needing staging, managed security and support
Watch for: Some locations or infrastructure providers require upgraded pricing
Open provider dossier →Related services
Continue through the stack
SSL and TLS certificatesCertificates enable encrypted HTTPS connections, but validation type, wildcard coverage, automation and support differ.Hosting backupsBackup frequency means little without retention, isolation, restore scope and a tested recovery process.Ecommerce hostingStores need predictable dynamic performance, recoverable orders, secure operations and rapid escalation.
Frequently asked questions
Evaluating website security
Should I buy this from the hosting provider?
Bundling can simplify support, but compare renewal, portability, ownership and the effect of cancelling hosting.
How should an included service be valued?
Value only the period and scope actually included, then add independent renewal and operational limits.
Can user reviews establish quality?
Reports can identify questions, but contractual facts and repeatable tests are required before changing a score.