Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, straightforward answers regarding our manual audit methodology and deployment process.
How long does a manual security audit take?
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Our standard manual audit for a typical WordPress installation takes between 3 to 5 business days. Complex architectures, custom plugins, or e-commerce setups may require an extended timeline of up to 10 days to ensure comprehensive coverage.
How do you coordinate findings with our development team?
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We set up a secure Slack or MS Teams channel for immediate warning flags on critical flaws. Regular progress updates and final proof-of-concept exploits are added directly to your Jira, Trello, or GitHub issues board for native developer tracking.
Will the audit disrupt our live site?
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No. We conduct all penetration testing and code analysis on a staging environment or a localized clone of your repository. Your production environment remains completely untouched and operational during the entire audit process.
Do you audit custom plugins and third-party APIs?
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Yes. Custom plugin auditing is a core part of our services. We perform line-by-line static analysis of your code, checking for SQL injection, privilege bypasses in custom AJAX callbacks, improper usage of WordPress hooks, and insecure communication with third-party web services.
What is required to start the process?
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We require an initial consultation to map your architecture, followed by secure access credentials to your staging environment, repository (if applicable), and server logs. A detailed onboarding checklist will be provided once the audit is scheduled.
Do you offer a badge or certificate of security?
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Yes. Once all critical and high-severity issues highlighted in our report have been successfully resolved, we perform a validation scan/retest. Upon confirmation, we issue a secure "WP Secure Audit Certified" badge and verification record to show clients your site is secure.