Recently, one of the client websites that I manage was attacked, which was a powerful reminder of why Wordfence is essential for WordPress security.
I recently recorded a short video walking through this exact scenario, which you can watch below.
Wordfence in Action: A WordPress Security Case Study
I want to take you behind the scenes of the attack I mitigated. I was watching my Wordfence live traffic log and saw it fill up with red X’s—hundreds of malicious requests were flooding in from a suspicious IP address.
But here’s the thing: the attack failed. Every single one of those requests was blocked.
This was possible because I had a custom rule set up in the Wordfence firewall. My rule is simple: if an IP address makes too many requests per minute, they are almost certainly not human. They’re a bot. Wordfence automatically blocked their IP, stopping the attack cold before it could do any damage.
My Second, Non-Negotiable Recommendation: 2FA
Seeing an attack stopped is great, but we need to plan for every scenario. That’s why my second core recommendation is to activate two-factor authentication (2FA) for all administrator accounts on your website.
Think of it this way: if an attacker somehow gets your password, 2FA provides that critical second layer of defense. It makes a stolen password useless. It’s a simple step that can prevent a world of chaos.
Conclusion
Using a tool like Wordfence for your WordPress security and enabling 2FA are foundational steps in securing your online presence. My recent experience was a powerful reminder of how robust, multi-layered protection provides true peace of mind.
If you haven’t already, I strongly encourage you to install it today. Your very first action should be to run a full site scan. It will give you an immediate baseline of your site’s health and your first taste of true peace of mind.
Of course, if you need help setting it up or want a professional security audit, don’t hesitate to contact me.
