Threat Categories by Module (24h)

Description: Breaks down recent security events by module category (Login Guard, File Integrity, Malware, Headers, DB). How it works: Events are tagged with a module and category so the dashboard can visualize where threats are coming from. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. View “Threat Categories by Module (24h)”. Click into the module with the highest activity for details. Recommended setting: Use this view to prioritize tuning—e.g., tighten Login Guard if auth events dominate.

Prevented / Blocked Actions Chart (24h)

Description: Shows how many security-relevant actions were prevented or blocked in the last 24 hours. How it works: The dashboard aggregates events from modules (lockouts, blocks, denied actions) into a time series so you can confirm the product is actively protecting. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. View the “Prevented / Blocked Actions (24h)” chart. Hover points to see counts and correlate spikes with Activity Log. Recommended setting: Investigate spikes—especially if they coincide with admin lockouts or file changes.

Overall Security Score

Description: A single score that summarizes your site’s security posture based on module signals and detected risks. How it works: AegisShield combines weighted checks (outdated components, risky settings, lockouts, integrity/malware signals, header posture) into a score and risk label. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Dashboard. Find the “Overall Security Score” card. Click into the recommended items shown under the score to improve it. Recommended setting: Treat the score as a trend: focus on fixing the listed high-impact items first (updates, admin hardening, MFA, headers).

Aegisify Plugins (Bundled Suite Page)

Description: Shows the Aegisify suite of plugins and helps you discover/install companion plugins. How it works: The bundled plugins page lists products in the Aegisify family, links to their dashboards/settings, and can highlight available installs. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Aegisify Plugins. Review available Aegisify products. Install/activate additional plugins as needed. Recommended setting: Keep only the plugins you actively use enabled to reduce attack surface and improve performance.

Settings, License & Updates Page

Description: Central location for global settings, licensing status, and update checks. How it works: This page surfaces license state, update availability, and links to module settings so admins can manage the plugin lifecycle. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Settings, License & Updates. Review license status and update status. Apply updates and re-check dashboard health. Recommended setting: Enable automatic updates only if you have backups and a staging workflow; otherwise update during maintenance windows.

Custom Directories for Scanning (Pro)

Description: Add additional directories to include in malware scanning beyond standard WordPress folders. How it works: custom_directories allows you to monitor custom code locations (mu-plugins, custom app folders) for malware. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan → Settings (Pro). Add custom directories. Save and run a scan. Recommended setting: Add any custom plugin/theme development folders and mu-plugins.

Scan Directories Selection

Description: Choose which directories are included in malware scanning. How it works: scan_dirs/directories settings determine which paths are traversed during a scan for performance and relevance. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan. Select directories to scan. Save (if applicable) and run scan. Recommended setting: Always include plugins and themes; include uploads on sites that allow uploads or have been compromised before.

Handling Mode (What to do with suspects)

Description: Controls how AegisShield handles detected suspicious files (report-only, quarantine/disable patterns depending on implementation). How it works: handling_mode determines whether AegisShield only reports findings or applies an action workflow appropriate for your environment. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan → Settings. Choose a handling mode. Save and rerun scan. Recommended setting: Start with report-only; take action only after confirming findings to avoid false positives.

Description: Generates a report of scanned files, suspects, and summary statistics. How it works: Scan results are stored in last_results and last_results_meta for dashboard summaries and follow-up actions. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan. Run a scan. Open the latest report to view details and metadata. Recommended setting: Export and retain reports during incident response; compare with Integrity changes.

Description: Defines allowed script sources for CSP (Pro). How it works: builder_script_src and builder_script_mode define which domains/origins are permitted for scripts; can include self, https, specific domains, etc. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Security Headers → CSP Builder. Open Script settings. Add required domains and Save Changes. Recommended setting: Keep script sources as minimal as possible; avoid wide wildcards.

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Aegisify Plugins (Bundled Suite Page)
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Settings, License & Updates Page
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Custom Directories for Scanning (Pro)
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Scan Directories Selection
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Handling Mode (What to do with suspects)
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