Performance and reliability are core pillars of what Rapyd Cloud is all about. However, we take security just are seriously, and our platform deploys your sites and apps with a number of security features baked-in.

Monarx is a premium security features that is included on all Rapyd Cloud plans at no extra cost so you can focus on running your business with the peace of mind that our multiple layers of security provide.

Our Advanced SiteShield addon ($4 / mo) automatically detects when a WordPress plugin has a vulnerability and instantly deploys a virtual patch to safeguard your website even before the plugin developer releases an update. This advanced security layer adds an extra layer of protection for your website and prevents it from being exploited by attackers.

This guide goes over how to access the Security area of your Rapyd Cloud dashboard along with overviews of the Monarx malware scanner and the Advanced SiteShield add-on.

The Rapyd Cloud dashboard houses all security features in one convenient area for each site. You can access it by going to Sites > Manage site > Security.

Rapyd Cloud has partnered with Monarx to deliver automatic malware protection and removal for our customers. They said it best - Monarx uses technology that identifies malware based on what it does rather than what it looks like. It achieves this by working directly through the PHP engine on your Rapyd Cloud server in order to get a real-time understanding of all website activity, and there is virtually no impact on your server's resources, as scan analysis occurs in the cloud.

In addition to malware scanning, Monarx also provides malware insurance that will remove any detected malware from your site, absolutely free.

Simply put, Rapyd Cloud's partnership with Monarx improves your sites security and ensures that you have the upper hand in the constant battle against malware.

Monarx comes automatically installed on all websites. This means that there is nothing needed from your end to make use of malware scanning and insurance.

In the security area for your site, you will see a general overview of what Monarx is doing for your site. If your plan is Startup, Performance, or Enterprise, you will see that your site is protected with malware insurance.

To see more details, click Open Monarx.

This will bring you to the Monarx summary dashboard, which displays data about the status of your website, details about malware files, and a handy help area.

This area shows you the protection status of your site. If any malware has been found, it will also show you how many files have been quarantined and/or removed.

The details pane shows the current remediation status of recently discovered malware instances. This area helps paint a detailed picture of detected malware and empowers you to take action.

A help guide designed to cover the key features of the Monarx security dashboard. If you're unsure of anything, this is the place the check!

Advanced SiteShield is a premium security add-on that protects your WordPress website from vulnerabilities. It automatically installs security patches to address any known vulnerabilities in your site's code. Advanced SiteShield is available at $4 / site / month on all Rapyd Cloud's plans and operates automatically in the background, requiring no action from you.

To use the Advanced SiteShield add-on, you must first add it to your plan and then activate it from your Site's management area. See a breakdown of the steps below.

Access the edit plan modal by going to Billing > View subscription > Edit plan.

Form the Edit plan modal, scroll to the bottom to find Advanced SiteShield. Click the + icon to add your desired quantity.

Once you've added your desired quantity, click Change plan to finalize adding the add-on.

After you acquire your Advanced SiteShield license, go to Sites > Security. Then scroll down to Advanced SiteShield and toggle it to On.

This will install a must-use security plugin on your WordPress site (Patchstack), and you will be able to see thread protection directly from the Rapyd Cloud dashboard.

The Advanced SiteShield dashboard provides a powerful and centralized view of your site’s security. With this tool, you can easily monitor vulnerabilities, view outdated software, and keep track of threats blocked over the last 30 days.

Navigate to the Security tab in your account and select "Open Advanced SiteShield" to access the new dashboard. This opens a detailed security interface that includes a summary at the top, as well as an in-depth table of your site’s software components.

At the top of the Advanced SiteShield dashboard, you’ll find three key summary panels:

These panels provide a quick snapshot of your site’s current security status.

Below the summary panels, the software table displays all your site's components and their security details. Here’s a look at each column:

The Status column includes actionable indicators. For example, if a component is outdated or vulnerable, you will see an option to update it directly from the table. Simply click the three dots next to the component, select Update and the system will handle the update for you.

The Advanced SiteShield dashboard makes it easy to keep your components updated:

To remove Advanced SiteShield from a plan, you must first deactivate it on your site, then you can remove it from the billing area.

Once you have disconnected your Advanced SiteShield license from your site, you can remove it from your plan.

With your site protected by Monarx and Advanced SiteShield, you can focus on making sure that your site's users are having the best experience possible! If you have nay questions about security features on the Rapyd dashboard, please reach out to our support team - we're always happy to help.