Jetpack Protect / Jetpack WAF vs Patchstack

Jetpack Protect / Jetpack WAF

Model: Freemium (Free tier + paid subscriptions)

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Patchstack

Model: Per site/month (billed annually)

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Jetpack Protect / Jetpack WAF

• Web Application Firewall

  Endpoint firewall with automatically updated rules based on WordPress.com threat intelligence.

• Brute Force Protection

  Blocks distributed brute force login attacks using data from millions of WordPress.com sites.

• Malware Scanning

  Automated scanning for malware, suspicious code, and known vulnerabilities in plugins and themes.

• Real-Time Backups

  Cloud-based backups with every change saved, enabling one-click restore if your site is compromised.

• Downtime Monitoring

  Monitors site availability and sends instant alerts when your site goes offline.

• Activity Log

  Detailed log of all site changes, logins, and security events for auditing and troubleshooting.

Patchstack

• RapidMitigate (Virtual Patching)

  Automatically deploys targeted mitigation rules within hours of vulnerability disclosure. Rules block only the specific exploit vector, not broad traffic patterns. Claims 74% more exploits blocked compared to leading generic WAFs.

• WordPress Vulnerability Database

  The largest WordPress vulnerability database in the world. 12,000+ active mitigation rules. 4,100+ vulnerabilities disclosed in 2024 alone. Operates as the

• Patchstack Alliance Bug Bounty

  Bug bounty program that pays security researchers to discover vulnerabilities in popular WordPress plugins. Sources vulnerability intelligence from a global community of researchers, ensuring rapid discovery and disclosure.

• Free Monitoring Mode

  The Community plan provides free vulnerability detection and monitoring with no time limit. See which plugins and themes have known vulnerabilities without deploying patches. Useful for awareness and audit.

• PCI-DSS 4.0 Compliance

  Helps WordPress eCommerce sites meet PCI-DSS 4.0 requirement 6.4.2, which requires automated detection and prevention of web-based attacks. Virtual patching specifically addresses this requirement for known vulnerabilities.

• Hardening Recommendations

  Provides security hardening recommendations specific to your WordPress installation. Identifies misconfigured settings, unnecessary file permissions, and security headers.

• Plugin Priority Alerts

  Prioritized alerts based on vulnerability severity and the popularity of affected plugins. Focuses attention on the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited in the wild.

• Multi-site Management

  Dashboard for managing vulnerability status and virtual patches across multiple WordPress sites. Bulk actions and centralized reporting for agencies and hosting providers.