Shield Security

What Shield Security is

Shield Security is a WordPress plugin for blocking bots, scanning for malware and vulnerabilities, protecting logins, and helping restore sites from backups. Its free plan costs nothing and includes core hardening and bot protection for WordPress sites; WordPress core scanning is listed in all plans. Firewall request blocking, automatic IP blocking, silentCAPTCHA, and spam protection are among its defenses. Login features include two-factor authentication, session management, and password policies; paid plans add passkeys and hardware-key support, as well as AI-powered malware detection and vulnerability scanning. ShieldBACKUPS offers clean restore points on Plus and Enterprise/Agencies plans, with the latter adding more frequent backups and extended retention. Paid features include MainWP, WooCommerce, and membership support. ShieldPRO customers can initiate technical support from their account, while documentation and a Facebook group provide free advice. Paid plans have a money-back guarantee, and renewals can be cancelled at any time. The company says the plugin serves site owners and agencies, including those managing business-critical and e-commerce sites. Shield states that it is not a CDN.