Fortress Managed WordPress Security Retainer
Never face another 2am malware call. Our WordPress security monitoring service keeps a human analyst watching your site 24/7, patching every month, and ready to respond the instant something looks wrong — before it becomes an incident.
Signs You Shouldn't Rely On A One-Time Fix
A WordPress security monitoring service matters most in exactly these situations.
You've Already Had One Incident
Sites that have been compromised once are statistically far more likely to be targeted again, especially without active monitoring in place.
Your Site Handles Sensitive Data
Customer payment details, patient records, or user accounts on your site raise the stakes of any future compromise significantly.
Nobody's Actively Watching It
Your plugins, themes, and core files haven't been updated in a while because no one on your team owns ongoing site security.
What's Included Every Month
A flat monthly rate covers the complete WordPress security monitoring service, with no per-incident billing.
- 24/7 File-Integrity MonitoringReal-time alerts the moment any core file, theme, or plugin is unexpectedly modified.
- Managed Firewall & DDoS ProtectionContinuous traffic filtering and brute-force blocking, actively maintained and tuned.
- Monthly Core, Theme & Plugin PatchingEvery update applied and tested by a human, not left to unattended auto-updates.
- Unlimited Emergency Call-OutsIf something does happen, response is included at no extra charge, any time of day.
- Quarterly Security AuditA full vulnerability and access review conducted every three months, included in the retainer.
- Monthly Analyst Review ReportA plain-English summary of what was monitored, patched, and blocked that month.
How The Retainer Works
Coverage runs continuously, in three ongoing layers.
Watch
24/7 file-integrity monitoring and managed firewall filtering run continuously in the background, flagging anything unusual the moment it happens.
Maintain
Core, theme, and plugin updates are applied and tested every month by a human analyst, rather than left to unattended auto-updates.
Respond
If a threat is detected, your dedicated analyst responds immediately at no additional cost — unlimited call-outs are built into the retainer.
One Flat Monthly Rate
No per-incident billing, no lock-in contract.
- 24/7 file-integrity monitoring
- Managed firewall & DDoS protection
- Monthly core, theme & plugin patching
- Unlimited emergency call-outs
- Quarterly full security audit
- Monthly analyst review report
Us vs. A One-Time Fix vs. No Protection
A single cleanup only solves the problem for the moment it's performed.
| What You Get | No Protection | One-Time Fix Only | Fortress Retainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 monitoring | No | No | Included |
| Monthly patching by a human | No | No | Included |
| Unlimited emergency response | No | One incident only | Unlimited |
| Quarterly audit | No | No | Included |
| Cost if hacked again | $350–$500+ per incident | $350–$500+ per incident | Covered in retainer |
An e-commerce brand in Canada joined the Fortress Retainer after a costly malware incident. Fourteen months later, monitoring has caught and blocked three separate intrusion attempts before any of them could compromise the site.
— Case handled through our Fortress Managed WordPress Security RetainerWhat Clients Say About Ongoing Coverage
Verified feedback from business owners using our WordPress security monitoring service.
After our hack, I never wanted to feel that panic again. A year on the retainer and they've caught two attempted break-ins before they went anywhere.
The monthly report actually shows what they're doing, not just an invoice. Worth it purely for the peace of mind of not managing updates myself.
Cheaper than a single incident response call, and I haven't needed one since signing up. Easy decision in hindsight.
Trusted Across Every Industry
Our WordPress security monitoring service is applied with the same care regardless of what your site does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about our WordPress security monitoring service.
Is there a long-term contract, or can I cancel anytime?
There's no lock-in contract. The retainer is billed monthly and can be cancelled at any time without penalty, though most clients stay on after seeing what ongoing monitoring catches.
What happens if my site does get hacked while I'm on the retainer?
Emergency response is included at no additional cost as part of the retainer. Your dedicated analyst begins triage immediately, which is one of the core reasons clients choose ongoing coverage over paying per incident.
How is this different from just installing a security plugin myself?
A plugin generates alerts; it doesn't respond to them. This retainer includes a human analyst actively monitoring those alerts, applying patches, and personally handling any incident that arises — not just software running unattended.
Do I need to have used another service first, or can I start directly with the retainer?
You can start directly with the retainer if your site is currently clean. If your site is actively compromised, we'll recommend resolving that first through the appropriate service before ongoing monitoring begins.
Will you update all my plugins automatically, even ones that might break my site?
Updates are tested before being applied to production, and any update that could affect site functionality is flagged and communicated to you first rather than pushed automatically.
What does the monthly report actually include?
You receive a plain-English summary covering what was monitored, which updates were applied, any threats blocked by the firewall, and recommendations if further action is needed.
Can I add this after using one of your one-time services?
Yes, this is common. Many clients complete an Emergency Malware Removal or Hack Recovery engagement and then move directly into the Fortress Retainer to prevent a repeat incident.
Does the price change based on the size of my site?
The standard rate covers most single-site WordPress installations. Larger multisite networks or high-traffic e-commerce stores may require a custom quote, which we'll confirm during your free triage call.
Stop Reacting. Start Preventing.
The best incident is the one that never happens. Start our WordPress security monitoring service today.