Security Case Studies

Real-world examples of security improvements and website hardening techniques.

WordPress Hardening

Before: Public wp-admin, exposed wp-json users, XML-RPC enabled.

After: Hidden login URL, disabled XML-RPC, restricted REST API, firewall installed.

Hardening

Security Headers Upgrade

Before: Missing HSTS, X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy.

After: 8+ security headers added, A+ rating on SecurityHeaders.com.

Headers

Endpoint Exposure Audit

Before: Exposed /wp-json/wp/v2/users showing emails and usernames.

After: Endpoint restricted, enumeration blocked, bot scanning reduced.

Audit

Cloudflare Security Setup

Before: No CDN, no bot filtering, weak HTTPS enforcement.

After: DDoS protection, bot rules, WAF enabled, global caching.

Cloudflare

DNS & Email Authentication

Before: No SPF, DKIM, or DMARC — domain spoofable.

After: Full email security implemented, phishing reduced.

Email Security