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X-Content-Type-Options
What This Does This protection prevents browsers from trying to guess (or “sniff”) the content type of a file. It ensures files are interpreted only as the type declared by the server. Why It Matters Some browsers attempt to determine a file’s type even if it...
Referrer-Policy
What This Does This protection controls how much referral information is shared when users navigate away from your site. It determines what data is included in the Referer header sent to other websites. Why It Matters When a user clicks a link, their browser ...
Access & Surface Reduction
Access & Surface Reduction
Hide Version Information
What This Does This protection hides version information for WordPress and related components from public view. It reduces the amount of system information exposed to visitors and automated scanners. Why It Matters By default, WordPress and some plugins may e...
Restrict Sensitive Endpoints
What This Does This protection restricts access to sensitive WordPress endpoints that are commonly targeted by automated attacks. It reduces exposure to login, remote access, and system interaction points. Why It Matters WordPress exposes several endpoints th...
Limit Exposure of System Info
What This Does This protection reduces the amount of system and environment information exposed by your website. It limits visibility into how your site is configured and how it operates. Why It Matters Websites often expose system information unintentionally...
Server-Aware Hardening
Server-Aware Hardening
Apache (.htaccess) Hardening
What This Covers This page explains how Steel Security applies hardening using Apache .htaccess configuration. It provides insight into how server-level protections are implemented for Apache-based environments. What Is .htaccess .htaccess is a configuration ...
Nginx Hardening
What This Covers This page explains how Steel Security supports hardening in Nginx-based environments. It provides guidance on applying server-level protections where automatic configuration is not available. What Is Nginx Configuration Nginx uses centralized...
IIS (web.config) Hardening
What This Covers This page explains how Steel Security applies hardening using IIS web.config configuration. It provides insight into how server-level protections are implemented for Microsoft IIS environments. What Is web.config web.config is a configuration...
Defense in Depth with Steel Security
What This Means Security is not achieved through a single setting or control. Effective protection comes from applying multiple layers that work together to reduce risk. This approach is known as defense in depth. Why Layered Security Matters No single protec...
Licensing and Activations
Manage your license, activations, and Pro access across your sites.
Overview
Overview
Licensing Overview
What Licensing Is Steel Security uses a licensing system to enable Pro features and manage usage across sites. A valid license key is required to activate Pro functionality. Free vs Pro Steel Security is available in two versions: Free Version includes core ...
Activation
Activation
Activating Your License
What This Does Activating your license enables Pro features in Steel Security. A valid license key is required to unlock these features. Before You Start Ensure that: you have a valid Steel Security license key the Steel Security plugin is installed and acti...
Deactivating a License
What This Does Deactivating a license removes it from your current site. This frees up the license so it can be used on another site. When to Deactivate a License You may need to deactivate your license when: migrating your site to a new domain or server no ...
License Management
License Management