=== WEDOS Global Protection ===
Contributors: wedos
Donate link:
Tags: Security, WAF, DDOS Protection, Performance, CDN, Cybersecurity, Protection, High Availability, Increased Loading Speed, SEO Improvement, Firewall, Mitigation
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.3
Stable tag: 1.0.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WordPress plugin for activation of the WEDOS Global Protection service.

== Description ==

## WEDOS Global Protection

Increase the speed and security of your WordPress website with our WEDOS Global Protection plugin. Thanks to our plugin, your website will be connected to the WEDOS Global network, which provides content caching in dozens of countries around the world and, in addition, protection against very strong DDoS attacks. WEDOS Global's worldwide network uses thousands of physical servers in state-of-the-art datacenters around the world and has over 2.5 Tbps of connectivity, plus we also have 2 private datacenters in Europe.

Deploying protections and caching is very easy. Thanks to technology built on big data and machine learning, we will create an automatic template configured for you. This template adapts to current trends and new cyber threats.

The service is also available for free. Activation takes 5 minutes and you do not need to provide credit card information or move any data.

### Functions and Properties

* **Active Protection Against Attacks** - WEDOS Global Protection protects from attacks and hacking attempts. Our technology is always evolving and learning, so that we can provide you with the best protection. Our protection is based on global infrastructure with thousands of servers around the world and with continuous optimisation of our security rules.
* **Optimised Performance and Global Speed** - With WEDOS Global, you can improve the performance of your website and increase its loading speed. Our technology effectively diverts up to 60% of traffic, which is created by unwanted bots. This saves a significant part of the server's performance for real customers. Thanks to our global infrastructure, we can save up to 90% of the server's performance and can guarantee rapid loading of websites around the world. The customer will always be served by the nearest server of our global infrastructure, which improves the overall user experience of your website.
* **Real-Time Shared Security Rules Template** - A universal template for protection that is not only for WordPress sites, but for all types of websites. This template automatically protects your website from DDoS attacks and scans for vulnerabilities. That which is key, however, is that as soon as a vulnerability or threat is discovered on any site in our network, information about that threat is immediately written into our template. This means that all websites protected by our technology are immediately and automatically protected from this newly discovered threat. This process takes place in real-time, ensuring that our protection is always up-to-date and ready to face the latest threats.
* **Global miniCDN Service** - Our technologies also include caching of static content in all our locations. This means your content will load faster around the world and save server performance. Data-Driven Security - Our protection is data-driven. We constantly analyze vast amounts of operational data to quickly identify and respond to new threats. This data-driven security process allows us to provide you with the best possible protection.
* **Network Effect for Enhanced Security** - Our protection becomes stronger with each new user. Thanks to the network effect, our technologies make it possible to detect and respond to new types of attacks and threats faster and more efficiently. The more people use our protection, the more data we have available to analyze and improve our algorithms. By joining our network, you not only gain access to our industry-leading protection, but also contribute to the security of our entire user community.
* **Hiding From Attackers** - Attackers will not find out the IP address of your server. All communication passes through our protection and only clean communication reaches the server.
* **Better SEO** - Caching and improving responsiveness around the world will improve your SEO score. A website has a higher chance of ranking better in search results and your customers will be more willing to buy from a fast website.

### Support and Development

WEDOS Internet a.s. provides 24/7/365 customer support. Our knowledge base and HELP web are ready to provide useful information and guidance for solving common problems. In case of technical problems on our end, our technicians intervene immediately to ensure 24/7 protection.

### Licensing and Copyright

WEDOS Global Protection complies with European legislation and is available free of charge for personal sites. For corporate customers and commercial use, we offer a paid version of our service that provides higher limits. In this way, you can use our protection more effectively and at the same time adapt the service to your individual needs and traffic volume. For the most demanding customers, we also have a B2B tariff, where it is even possible to provide a white labelling administration, or an API for connecting to your systems. [Price list](https://www.wedos.com/en/protection#price)

### Processing Personal Information

The WEDOS Global Protection plugin communicates exclusively via API. No personal or user data is passed outside of WordPress using this API. The only thing used are authorization tokens for user authorization. Thus, the WEDOS Global Protection plugin stores only the states obtained via the API. No personal data or user data is transferred to the plugin, not even the user ID - everything is hidden behind tokens.

### Updates and Future Plans

Our WEDOS Global Protection technologies are constantly evolving and improving to provide you with the best possible protection across the entire WEDOS Global ecosystem. We are committed to innovation and following the latest trends in cyber security.

### Links to Documentation and Other Sources

* [www.wedos.global](https://www.wedos.com)
* [Knowledge Base](https://kb.wedos.com/en/kategorie/wedos-global-en/)
* [Community Help](https://help.wedos.com)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/wgpwpp directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
3. Sign up for or sign in to your WEDOS customer account and let the plugin guide you through the service setup process

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What sort of company is WEDOS? =

WEDOS was founded in the year 2010, and has since grown to become the biggest webhosting provider in the Czech Republic. The company invests in technology, innovation and research to offer quality services for affordable prices to the widest possible customer base. WEDOS maintains two privately-owned datacenters and is about to build a third one.
The first datacenter, WEDOS DC 1 "Bunkr", was founded in 2010 and modernized between 2018 and 2020. The second datacenter, WEDOS DC 2 "Podksalí", is a unique project designed to cool servers using oil and water. The third datacenter, WEDOS DC 3 "Kravín" is under development and meant to house more servers and storage. WEDOS also expands internationally with its WEDOS Global project.

= How do I set the service up? =

1. Registration: Create an account at login.wedos.com.
2. SMS verification: Verify your account via SMS code.
3. Email verification: Verify the website via code sent to the WordPress administrator's e-mail.
4. Automatic protection: The system sets up protection automatically.
5. DNS scan: Scan and confirm your DNS records.
6. DNS settings: Set up and check DNS servers.
7. Finish: Save the plugin settings.

= How does the plugin work? =

This plugin optimizes web performance and security. Its main purpose is to load web pages faster, decrease server loads and protect against various online threats, such as DDoS attacks or unauthorized access. Install the plugin in your WordPress administration and change DNS servers according to instructions, so it can effectively monitor and filter website traffic.
The plugin works on the anycast proxy principle, which directs traffic through its optimized and secure servers. These servers process and optimize content before it reaches users. The plugin also utilizes intelligent caching, compression and minification of files to further speed up rendering times and reduce server load. It also features a firewall, bot detection, DDoS protection and other tools to maintain a high level of security for your website and users.

= What exactly am I paying for? =

For a small fee, you can use our services, which handle a lot of the hardest chores associated with running a website. This includes filtering unwanted traffic, detecting and blocking attacks, distributing content using a global miniCDN (Content Delivery Network), and caching content to optimize your web\'s overall performance worldwide.
Our services cost a fraction of the price offered by our competition. You gain access to cutting-edge technology and know-how without the need to invest large sums of money. We offer an effective and affordable solution to your website performance and security needs.

= Do I need to register? =

Yes, registration is necessary. It grants you access to our administration panel, where you can manage WEDOS Global Protection and other services offered by our global infrastructure. After registering, we analyze your website to find out how to optimize its protection plan. Based ot this analysis, we deploy security measures, such as a web firewall, bot blocking, or access control. Your personal information is stored in accordance with GDPR, which regulates privacy, integrity and accessibility of personal information, as well as accessing, updating and deleting this data.

= Do you have an official website? =

Yes, the project website is wedos.global

= Can I try the service first? =

Yes, you can test the service through a free trial to learn about its functions and decide whether it\'s the right solution for you.
We also offer a version for private use, which is also free. It is designed for individuals who want to protect their websites or projects without committing to the full-scale solution.

= Do you collect personal information? =

Yes, we do collect some personal data, all in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Our company keeps user privacy front-and-center, and handles personal information with the highest degree of responsibility. All your data is processed in a transparent and secure manner in accordance with law. We strive to collect the least amount of data possible to provide and improve our services.

= What happens if I deactivate or uninstall the plugin? =

Even after you unistall or deactivate the plugin, your WEDOS Global Protection service will remain active. This means that even if you can no longer see the plugin in your WordPress administration, your domain is still protected. Deactivating or uninstalling the plugin therefore has no effect on an already protected domain. If you want to use the plugin features, you will need to reactivate or reinstall it. To completely cancel the WEDOS Global Protection service and stop protecting your domain, you have to deactivate this protection via the administration panel at client.wedos.global.

== Screenshots ==

1. Logging, plugin registration
2. Code verification
3. Service activation
4. Generating a TLS certificate
5. WEDOS Global Protection - Administration
6. WEDOS Global Protection - User Dashboard
7. WEDOS Global Protection - Add Domain
8. WEDOS Global Protection - Sign in / Registration

== Changelog ==
= v1.0.2 =

* Web server compatibility improvements
* Logging improvements
* Minor adjustments to the verification process

= v1.0.1 =

* Update plugin metadata

= v1.0.0 =

* Initial release


== Upgrade Notice ==
= v1.0.0 =