Taras Shkodenko Security Consulting
Secure your WordPress websites, Laravel applications, and Linux infrastructure
I help businesses identify security risks, harden production systems, and protect their digital assets through practical security assessments and engineering solutions.
With extensive experience in PHP, Laravel, WordPress, and Linux infrastructure, I combine software development expertise with security engineering practices to help teams build and maintain more secure systems.
Security is not only about finding vulnerabilities. It is about reducing business risk.
Security Services
WordPress Security Audit
A practical security assessment for business websites and WordPress platforms.
I review your website configuration, server environment, and security controls to identify weaknesses before attackers do.
Assessment includes:
- WordPress core security configuration
- Plugin and theme security review
- User accounts and permissions
- Authentication settings
- File permissions
- wp-config.php security
- Debug and logging configuration
- XML-RPC exposure
- Common malware indicators
- Web server configuration review
- Backup and recovery considerations
Deliverable:
A detailed security report with:
- Risk classification
- Security findings
- Business impact explanation
- Recommended remediation steps
Laravel Application Security Review
Security review for Laravel applications and APIs.
Designed for startups and businesses that need confidence before launching or scaling their applications.
Assessment includes:
- Authentication and authorization review
- Roles and permissions
- API security
- Input validation
- SQL injection risks
- Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- CSRF protection
- Session security
- Rate limiting
- Sensitive data handling
- Logging and monitoring
Deliverable:
A developer-friendly security report with actionable recommendations.
Linux VPS Security Hardening
Secure your production servers and reduce unnecessary exposure.
Assessment includes:
- SSH configuration
- Firewall rules
- Fail2Ban configuration
- Nginx/Apache security
- SSL/TLS configuration
- Open services review
- File permissions
- Server update strategy
- Backup recommendations
Deliverable:
Security improvement plan and hardening recommendations.
My Security Review Process
1. Discovery
Understanding your application, infrastructure, and business requirements.
2. Security Assessment
Reviewing configuration, code, and infrastructure from an attacker’s perspective.
3. Security Report
Providing clear findings with severity levels, impact, and recommendations.
4. Remediation Support
Helping your team understand and implement security improvements.
What You Receive
Every security assessment includes:
✓ Professional security report
✓ Clear explanation of identified risks
✓ Prioritized recommendations
✓ Practical remediation guidance
✓ Security improvement roadmap
My goal is not to provide a list of problems.
My goal is to help you build a more secure system.
Why Work With Me
I combine:
- Software engineering experience
- Application security knowledge
- Linux infrastructure expertise
- Real-world production experience
My background includes building and maintaining PHP/Laravel applications, WordPress platforms, Linux servers, automation tools, and security-focused solutions.
This allows me to understand both sides:
How developers build systems and how attackers try to break them.
Security Expertise
Areas I work with:
- WordPress Security
- Laravel Security
- PHP Application Security
- OWASP Top 10
- Linux Server Hardening
- Nginx Security
- DevSecOps Practices
- Security Automation
Need a Security Review?
If you want to understand your current security posture or improve your production environment, let’s discuss your project.
Contact:
By Email: taras.shkodenko@gmail.com
My PayPal: taras.shkodenko@gmail.com
Taras Shkodenko
Security Consultant
Application Security | PHP | Laravel | Linux
