Real Results from Real Security Work
Case studies from incident response, server hardening, and security improvement projects.
Case Study #1
eCommerce Store
Retail
!Problem
WooCommerce site hacked with spam injection, blacklisted by Google
🔍Root Cause
Vulnerable plugin version + weak admin credentials
🔧Fix Implemented
- ✓Complete malware cleanup and spam removal
- ✓Plugin security audit and updates
- ✓Hardened WordPress configuration
- ✓WAF rules implementation
- ✓File integrity monitoring
- ✓Admin access controls strengthened
✓Outcome
- •Reinfection stopped completely
- •Google blacklist removed within 48 hours
- •Page load time improved by 40%
- •No security incidents in 12+ months
Time to Stabilize
Same day for critical issues, 72 hours for complete hardening
Long-term Prevention
- • Weekly security scans
- • Automated plugin vulnerability alerts
- • Monthly security posture reviews
Case Study #2
SaaS Startup
Technology
!Problem
Linux server experiencing random crashes and high CPU usage
🔍Root Cause
Misconfigured services, insecure SSH access, resource-intensive background processes
🔧Fix Implemented
- ✓SSH hardening with key-based auth
- ✓Firewall policy optimization
- ✓Service configuration cleanup
- ✓Resource monitoring implementation
- ✓Kernel parameter tuning
- ✓Log aggregation and alerting
✓Outcome
- •Server uptime improved to 99.9%
- •CPU usage reduced by 60%
- •Load times decreased by 50%
- •Security incidents dropped to zero
Time to Stabilize
48 hours
Long-term Prevention
- • Real-time monitoring dashboard
- • Automated security updates
- • Quarterly security audits
Case Study #3
Digital Agency
Marketing
!Problem
Client sites repeatedly infected with malware despite cleanup attempts
🔍Root Cause
Shared hosting vulnerability, outdated WordPress cores, weak password policies
🔧Fix Implemented
- ✓Server isolation strategy
- ✓WordPress core and plugin mass update
- ✓Password policy enforcement
- ✓Two-factor authentication rollout
- ✓Centralized security monitoring
- ✓Client security training
✓Outcome
- •Malware reinfections stopped across all sites
- •Agency reputation restored
- •Client retention improved
- •New security service offering launched
Time to Stabilize
1 week for all client sites
Long-term Prevention
- • Managed security service for clients
- • Monthly vulnerability scanning
- • Security incident response plan
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