SSL & Security Hardening and cleanup

Browser showing “Not secure” or worse?
We fix SSL and harden your site.

Security warnings such as “Not secure” instantly undermine trust. Whether the problem is an expired SSL certificate, mixed‑content errors, or an active hack, we find the root cause, fix it properly, and help reduce the chance of it happening again.

What we handle

SSL and security services

SSL installation

Installing Let’s Encrypt or paid SSL certificates on common hosting panels such as cPanel and Plesk, as well as manual installations where needed.

SSL renewal and monitoring

Resolving expired certificates quickly and setting up automatic renewal or monitoring so they do not lapse again.

Mixed‑content fixes

Finding and updating insecure HTTP resources that break the padlock, including images, scripts, and stylesheets.

Malware cleanup

Scanning for and removing injected code, spam links, and backdoors, then restoring clean versions of infected files.

WordPress hardening

Improving security posture with better file permissions, login protection, XML‑RPC controls, and sensible admin restrictions.

Security scanning

Manual and automated checks for vulnerable plugins, outdated core files, exposed system paths, and sensitive files.

Spam and bot protection

Reducing brute‑force attempts, comment spam, and abusive bots with rate‑limiting, firewalls, and form protections.

Security headers

Implementing modern HTTP security headers such as HSTS, X‑Frame‑Options, X‑Content‑Type‑Options, and Content‑Security‑Policy where appropriate.

Two‑factor authentication

Adding two‑factor authentication to WordPress admin and, where supported, to hosting and critical third‑party accounts.

FAQ

SSL and security questions

Usually it is related to SSL. The certificate may be missing, expired, misconfigured, or the site may be loading assets over HTTP instead of HTTPS. We identify which scenario applies and correct it.
We start by capturing a backup, then scan files and the database for injected code, backdoors, and spam content. After cleaning and restoring integrity, we harden the site and outline likely entry points so you understand what happened.
For most small business sites, a free Let’s Encrypt certificate is sufficient. Paid certificates tend to matter only for specific compliance requirements or advanced validation. We recommend what makes sense for your risk profile.
Warning signs include unexpected redirects, strange admin users, unfamiliar pages in search results, browser or search‑engine warnings, and hosts suspending accounts for malware. If you notice any of these, contact us promptly.
When implemented carefully, hardening should not impact genuine visitors or your team. We test key routes after each change and keep rollback options in place if anything behaves unexpectedly.

Security issue? Do not wait.

SSL errors and hacked sites only become more damaging over time. Share your details and we will respond within one business day, with faster attention for active security incidents.