Have you ever heard of cyberattacks on websites or data breaches? No? Well, you must be one of the lucky ones! But seriously, these issues have become highly relevant for every website owner today. Cyberattacks are a real threat that can threaten your business and the trust of your customers. That’s why it’s essential to ensure robust protection for your web resource. This is where our collaboration with Patchstack comes in, elevating security to a new level.
By the way, we were lucky enough to meet the Patchstack team at WordCamp Europe 2024, where we first discussed the potential of this partnership. Now, we’re thrilled to finally introduce it to you!
So let’s explore how this partnership can safeguard your site and make it more resilient against attacks.
Table of Contents
- What Is Patchstack?
- How Does It Work?
- The Crocoblock and Patchstack Partnership
- Why This Matters to the Community?
- Benefits of Using Patchstack Security Program
- FAQ
- Final Thoughts
What Is Patchstack?
Patchstack is a WordPress security platform designed to proactively protect websites from plugin and theme vulnerabilities. It provides automated virtual patches to safeguard against known threats before developers release an official update. This approach helps prevent vulnerability exploitation, ensuring websites remain secure even before patches are available.
In addition to virtual patching, Patchstack offers a firewall, real-time alerts, and detailed security reports, helping site owners stay informed of potential risks and manage security more effectively. Its focus on preemptive action sets it apart from traditional malware scanners.
The company aims to provide proactive security for WordPress websites and actively collaborates with developers to identify and fix vulnerabilities. This approach helps build a more secure ecosystem for all users.
How Does It Work?
If you’re curious about how the process works, here’s a breakdown:
Vulnerability alert
You’ll get notified 48 hours before a vulnerability becomes public.
Immediate protection
Virtual patches and firewall rules are automatically deployed to safeguard your site.
Blocking attacks
Attempts to exploit the vulnerability are blocked.
Automatic update
The software is updated to a secure version, resolving the issue.
If you’d like to know how the platform works better, we have a video tutorial for you below.
The Crocoblock and Patchstack Partnership
The partnership between Crocoblock and Patchstack has opened a new level of protection for our products and ensures a high level of security for users. We have always prioritized security, and this step is further proof of our commitment to providing users with reliable solutions safeguarded from potential vulnerabilities.
One of the key reasons we chose Patchstack is its unique approach to security management. Developers often face numerous reports of so-called “spammy” bugs—fake or minor issues that waste time and distract from more important tasks. With Patchstack, we receive verified and validated feedback on real threats, allowing our developers to focus on urgent security issues.
Crocoblock has joined the Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) by Patchstack, giving all users the ability to easily receive a report about found vulnerabilities through Patchstack’s official channel.
From now on, all our plugin pages will give users the chance to directly submit security vulnerabilities through Patchstack. You can easily report security bugs by landing on the plugins page:
- JetEngine vulnerability disclosure program;
- JetFormBuilder vulnerability disclosure program;
- JetElements vulnerability disclosure program.
Or you can find the submission link on the official JetPlugins landing pages:
Patchstack provides verified reports and recommendations on urgent actions to eliminate threats. This ensures that our users receive a reliable solution and that our team can work more efficiently on product security. This partnership allows Crocoblock and its users to join a global community that cares about cybersecurity, making our plugins even more secure and dependable.
Why This Matters to the Community
Website security is the first thing site owners and developers should focus on, as even a single vulnerability can lead to serious consequences. For businesses operating online, the risk of data breakings, site downtime, or loss of customer trust can have critical repercussions. As websites become more complex, and the more plugins you use, the more important it becomes to monitor their security. Regularly checking plugins and themes for vulnerabilities is necessary to minimize risks. However, doing this manually is almost impossible; it would be highly complex and time-consuming.
By the way, did you know you can get rewarded for discovering bugs? This is called a Bug Bounty—a cash reward paid to ethical hackers for successfully identifying and reporting vulnerabilities or bugs to the application developer. Patchstack is staying on trend and has also launched a Bug Bounty program. So, if you’re a developer and have spotted a security bug, we welcome you to join the Patchstack Bug Bounty program.
Wait… But how does it all work at Patchstack? It’s quite simple, let us show you:
- By following the link, you can learn more about the program.
- To register for the bounty program, you first need to report a vulnerability. Just simply click the “Report vulnerability” button.
- Now, you’ll need to fill out the form with details about the bug you’ve found.
- Once the form is completed, click “Submit report.”
That’s it. Now, let’s wait for our reward! 😎
Benefits of Using Patchstack Security Program
Improved website security
As mentioned earlier, Patchstack actively monitors vulnerabilities in plugins and themes, allowing threats to be detected and addressed before attackers can exploit them. This ensures a higher level of security for your website, protecting it from cyberattacks and data breaches.
Expert-verified vulnerabilities
With Patchstack, you receive verified reports from security experts. This means you won’t waste time on false alarms or minor bugs and can focus on addressing real, critical vulnerabilities.
Proactive risk management
Patchstack helps you make proactive security decisions by identifying risks early and providing clear instructions for resolving them.
Compliance and peace of mind
For many businesses, complying with data protection regulations (such as GDPR) is essential. Patchstack ensures your site remains secure and compliant with these standards, giving you confidence that sensitive data is well-protected.
Simplified security management
Patchstack offers an easy-to-use dashboard where you can monitor and manage all vulnerabilities affecting your site. This significantly simplifies the process of ensuring security in WordPress environments, especially if you manage multiple sites.
Increased customer trust
Active participation in Patchstack’s program demonstrates your commitment to website security. This boosts customer trust, as they know their data is well-protected and that you take information security seriously.
FAQ
Virtual patch (vPatch) is an analog of WAF that works directly on the website but without altering the core plugin or theme files. Virtual patching is a proactive security measure that can help protect your website from vulnerabilities even before a patch is released.
Patchstack continuously monitors your website for vulnerabilities, ensuring that any new threats are detected and addressed promptly.
Hackers quickly automate attacks on newly discovered security vulnerabilities, aiming to compromise as many websites as possible before users can apply patches and updates. These attacks are opportunistic, with no specific targets—everyone is at risk.
Final Thoughts
In 2023, the number of data breaches increased by 72% compared to 2021, which held the previous record. This highlights how crucial website security has become, not only for the stable operation of your web resource but also for the protection of customer data.
Thanks to our partnership with Patchstack, Crocoblock gains access to vulnerability information before it becomes a threat. This allows us to take preventive action quickly. We wanted to share these insights with our community so that you can better understand how to maintain your site’s security and respond promptly to potential risks. This proactive approach benefits not only Crocoblock but also helps every user stay one step ahead of cyber threats.
