Basic Brute-Force Protection

Description: Limits repeated login attempts to reduce password-guessing attacks. How it works: AegisShield counts failed attempts per IP/user and triggers lockouts when thresholds are exceeded. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Login Guard. Ensure Login Guard is enabled. Configure Max Attempts and Lockout Duration (if available) and Save Changes. Recommended setting: Start with 5 max attempts and 15 minutes lockout; tighten for high-risk sites.

Description: Chooses the export format used when archiving logs. How it works: AegisShield serializes log entries into the chosen file format to support external storage/analysis. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Enable archiving. Choose a format (CSV or JSON) and Save Changes. Recommended setting: Use JSON if you plan to ingest into SIEM/analytics; CSV for quick manual review.

Log Archive Frequency

Description: Sets how often logs are rotated/archived when archiving is enabled. How it works: AegisShield schedules archive jobs at the selected cadence to keep log storage predictable. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Enable archiving. Select a frequency (e.g., weekly/monthly) and Save Changes. Recommended setting: Weekly archiving is a good default for active sites; monthly for low-traffic sites.

Description: Turns on archiving of older logs instead of immediate deletion (Pro-oriented workflow). How it works: When enabled, AegisShield rotates logs by the configured frequency and stores them in the selected format before purging. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Enable “Archive logs” (if shown). Choose Archive Frequency and Format, then Save Changes. Recommended setting: Enable archiving if you need long-term audit trails beyond database retention.

Description: Controls how many days of Activity Log events are kept before older entries are purged. How it works: A scheduled maintenance routine removes entries older than the configured retention_days value. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Locate “Retention Days”. Set the number of days and Save Changes. Recommended setting: 30–90 days is a practical range for most sites; use longer for regulated environments.

Description: Sort Activity Log columns (time, event type, user, etc.) to quickly find patterns. How it works: Sorting reorders the log query by selected columns to make investigation faster. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Click a column header to sort ascending/descending. Recommended setting: Sort by time descending for incident response; sort by user to review admin actions.

Description: Keeps a rolling window of events so your database doesn’t grow indefinitely. How it works: Retention purges older log entries based on configured days, balancing audit coverage and storage. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Open settings/controls for retention (if available). Set a retention period appropriate for your site. Recommended setting: Use at least 30 days retention for small sites; increase if compliance/auditing requires it.

Description: Helps narrow Activity Log results by common fields such as module/type and date. How it works: The log UI provides simple filter controls that apply server-side queries to reduce noise. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Use the filter dropdowns/search box (if shown). Apply filters to isolate the event type you need. Recommended setting: Filter by module when troubleshooting (e.g., Login Guard for lockouts, File Integrity for changes).

Plugin / Theme Activation Logs

Description: Tracks plugin/theme activation, deactivation, installs, and updates to help correlate changes with issues or incidents. How it works: AegisShield listens for plugin/theme lifecycle events and records them with timestamps and the acting user. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Filter/search for plugin/theme events. Confirm changes align with your maintenance window. Recommended setting: Only allow trusted admins to manage plugins/themes; investigate any unexpected activations immediately.

Core Logging (Users, Roles, Settings)

Description: Records key administrative changes such as user creation, role updates, and security setting changes. How it works: AegisShield hooks into key admin actions and writes structured events to its log store so you can audit who did what and when. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Activity Log. Browse recent events; use basic filters/search if available. Investigate any unexpected admin actions. Recommended setting: Keep logging enabled at all times; review logs after any incident or lockout.

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