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.

Last Scan Summaries (Basic)

Description: Quick visibility into the latest scan results across Integrity and Malware scanning. How it works: AegisShield stores the last scan report/meta and surfaces a summary so you can confirm scans are happening and whether findings exist. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. Locate “Last Scan” panels for Integrity and Malware. Click into each module for full findings and actions. Recommended setting: Run a full Malware Scan after any major update or suspicious behavior; review Integrity changes weekly.

Description: Shows AegisShield version and key environment details to help validate what’s running in production. How it works: AegisShield reads its plugin header/version plus WordPress/PHP context so support and troubleshooting can confirm compatibility. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. Check the Version/Environment widget for plugin and platform versions. Recommended setting: Use PHP 8.2+ and current WordPress versions; upgrade AegisShield promptly for security fixes.

System Health Summary (Basic)

Description: Displays basic WordPress health signals like versions and update counts. How it works: The dashboard reads WordPress core, PHP, theme/plugin update information to flag outdated components (a common attack surface). How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. Open the “Core Health Metrics / System Health” panel. Update core/plugins/themes when flagged. Recommended setting: Maintain WordPress core and plugins/themes updated; minimize admin accounts.

Module Status Indicators

Description: Shows which AegisShield modules are active, configured, and reporting (or need attention). How it works: Each module reports its operational state (enabled/disabled, last run, or missing configuration) so the dashboard can highlight gaps. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. Locate the module status section/cards. Enable/configure any module marked as needing attention. Recommended setting: Keep core protection modules enabled (Login Guard, File Integrity Monitor, Malware Scan, Security Headers) for best coverage.

Security Overview Summary

Description: A high-level snapshot of your site’s security posture, combining recent events and detected risks into a single view. How it works: AegisShield aggregates module signals (Login Guard, File Integrity, Malware Scan, Security Headers, DB Tools) and recent activity into summary cards so you can spot problems quickly. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. Review the overview cards (Score, Alerts, Recent Events). Use the module cards/links to jump directly to the module that needs attention. Recommended setting: Check the Dashboard daily; investigate any new critical alerts immediately.