Advanced Security for an Industrial Manufacturer

Client Success Story

With the rapid growth of online transactions and sensitive customer data being processed daily, our industrial manufacturer client recognized the increasing importance of securing their website and user data and chose Fp Digital’s Advanced Security package to keep their site protected.

As an international industrial manufacturer with a robust e-commerce platform, our client faced several key challenges related to website security, from sensitive data protection and compliance with industry regulations to rising cyber threats and reputation risks.

By the numbers

  • PEN Test Remote Errors resolved within first 4 months

    9

  • critical XSS code vulnerabilities removed through proper input sanitization

    3

Our Security Measures

  • Penetration tests & Ghost Inspector tests to identify & assess security threats
  • Real-time monitoring of admin user creation or role changes & automated user password resets
  • Hosting and SFTP accounts review & clean up to ensure only necessary data is maintained
  • Content security policy development & maintenance to prevent security vulnerabilities & ensure compliance
  • Real-time monitoring of unauthorized plugin activations & logins from unexpected countries
  • Regular Service Homepage vs. Googlebot Page comparison to detect inconsistencies or security concerns
  • Real-time data transmission monitoring & monthly HTTPS content monitoring
  • Frequent MD5 Checksums of remote files vs. GitHub source files to ensure genuine & secured files are used
  • Monthly reporting with quantitative security metrics & time stamps for any actions taken

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Client’s Security Challenges

We were hired by a leading provider of industrial heating solutions, specializing in custom-designed heaters for a variety of industries, ranging from oil and gas to power generation. As an international company with a robust e-commerce platform, our client serves customers worldwide, providing both B2B and direct consumer sales. The manufacturer was looking for an ongoing security solution to:

  • Enhance the overall website security
  • Effectively protect customer data
  • Achieve compliance with any relevant regulations
  • Improve incident response
  • Minimize website downtime and disruptions
  • Optimize website performance
  • Boost customer trust and retention
  • Support long-term business growth

Our Solution

Fp Digital implemented a tailored set of recurring security services through our Advanced Security package. This ongoing protection includes continuous monitoring, testing, and detailed monthly reports highlighting potential threats and actions taken, ensuring that our client meets its security objectives.

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Ongoing Benefits

Our client partnered with Fp Digital’s web security team to create a secure, resilient platform that not only met immediate security needs but also set the foundation for future e-commerce growth. This proactive approach minimized risks, improved operational efficiency, and strengthened customer trust.

Key security measures implemented include:

  • Content-Security-Policy to prevent XSS attacks.
  • Strict-Transport-Security & Anti-Clickjacking headers to enforce HTTPS and block UI redress attacks.
  • Anti-CSRF tokens added to all forms.
  • WordPress hardening including password resets, admin location obfuscation, and malware scanning.
  • Sanitization of input to eliminate 3 critical XSS vulnerabilities.

As the international manufacturer continues to grow, maintaining an up-to-date security framework is crucial. Future efforts will focus on strengthening existing protections, addressing new threats, and ensuring the platform stays aligned with best practices.

Planned tasks include:

  • Regular pentesting to patch vulnerabilities.
  • Expanding CSP hashing for third-party trackers.
  • Enhanced monitoring of admin account activity and role changes.