• By Admin
• 21 Apr, 2026
• Database Security

Tackling the Changes of Retail Industry

Choose Your Defensive Mode#

Depending on your comfort level, you can decide how the WAF reacts when it spots trouble:

• Monitor Only: This is perfect for a “learning phase.” The WAF will watch for threats and log them, but it won’t block anyone. Use this if you want to ensure no legitimate traffic is accidentally caught.

• Block & Log (Recommended): This is the “active duty” mode. If the system detects a malicious pattern, it blocks the IP address immediately and logs the event for your review. This provides the highest level of real-time security.

Secure Your High-Value Targets#

Not all pages on your site are equal. Hackers focus on specific “doors” to gain entry. In your WAF settings, ensure you have enabled protection for these critical areas:

• Login Page (wp-login.php): Stops brute-force bots from guessing your password.
• Admin Area (wp-admin): Prevents unauthorized users from escalating their privileges.
• XML-RPC & REST API: These are often exploited by automated scripts to inject data or steal information. Closing these unless necessary is a security best practice in 2026.