Singapore-based cloud provider CLDY has launched AlwaysOn Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all WordPress sites it hosts, aiming to bolster security amidst a surge in CMS-targeted cyberattacks. This new feature, which is preinstalled and fully configured, offers robust protection from the moment a site goes live, addressing the increasing threat landscape where WordPress powers over 43% of websites globally.
Dan Chen, Managing Director at CLDY, highlighted the ease of use of their solution: “We’ve taken that barrier away—our AlwaysOn 2FA is preinstalled and enforced out of the box so site admins don’t need to lift a finger.” This approach contrasts with self-installed plugins that require user configuration, which can lead to misconfigurations, particularly for small businesses or first-time site owners.
The 2FA implementation is part of CLDY’s comprehensive security stack, which includes free SSL certificates, a Web Application Firewall (WAF), email hosting with antispam filtering, malware scanning, and free daily backups. These features are included in all hosting plans at no extra cost, reinforcing CLDY’s commitment to an all-inclusive pricing model.
Despite these security enhancements, CLDY maintains its performance standards, offering a 1-second Time-To-First-Byte for 99.9% of hosted sites and a 99.9% uptime backed by a service-level credit guarantee. Chen emphasised, “Security should never be optional or left to chance. We’re raising the baseline of protection so that even non-technical users get enterprise-grade defence by default.”
CLDY’s initiative could set a new standard in the managed WordPress hosting space, ensuring that security is a default feature rather than an optional add-on.
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