Introduction To The Security Admin System

Shield is the only WordPress security plugin with a WordPress-independent security PIN to protect itself. It achieves this through its Security Admin system.

This is a critical component to the WordPress Shield Security plugin, accessible from within the main navigation menu > Security Zones section > Security Admin:

What does Security Admin do?

With Security Admin you lock down the actual WordPress Shield Security plugin itself.

It will lock down access to the settings of the plugin to only those administrators that know the Security Admin PIN.

When Security Admin Access Restriction is active:

• No WordPress Shield Security options may be viewable from the WordPress admin dashboard
• No WordPress Shield Security options may be configured from the WordPress admin dashboard
• The WordPress Shield Security plugin may not deactivated or un-installed

There are other Security Admin Restriction Zones which are separate and may be enabled/disabled according to your preferences.

For more information about the Security Admin system, read the blog article here.