Understanding the Dashboard
The SentinelSecurity dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your site's overall security status at a glance. You can access it from the WordPress admin panel under SentinelSecurity → Dashboard.
Why the Dashboard Matters
Security is not a "set it and forget it" task. You need to continuously monitor for new threats and configuration gaps. The dashboard integrates multiple diagnostic results and protection feature statuses into a single score, giving you a quantitative assessment of your site's security posture.
Overall Security Score
The 0–100 score displayed at the top of the screen represents your site's overall security level.
Grade Rating
| Grade | Score Range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 95–100 | Maximum protection. All major features are enabled |
| A | 85–95 | Very good. Nearly all recommended settings are applied |
| B | 75–85 | Good. Basic protections are active, but some hardening is recommended |
| C | 60–75 | Needs improvement. Some important settings may not be applied |
| D | 50–60 | Attention required. Many protection features are disabled |
| F | 0–50 | Critical. Immediate security action is needed |
Score Calculation (Free Version)
In the Free version, the score is calculated from five components.
| Component | Weight | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Login Security | 30% | Number of active protection features (out of 7) |
| HTTP Header Scan | 20% | Score from the latest scan results |
| REST API Scan | 20% | Score from the latest scan results |
| API Protection | 15% | Number of active protection settings (out of 3) |
| Security Header Settings | 15% | Number of configured headers (out of 7) |
Score Calculation (Pro Version)
The Pro version adds three additional components, and the weight distribution is adjusted accordingly.
Additional components: Vulnerability Scan (12%), .htaccess Settings (12%), File Integrity Monitoring (12%)
Security Event Summary
Recent security events are displayed in chronological order.
- Failed Logins: Unauthorized login attempts and block information
- File Change Detection: Detected file modifications (Pro)
- Vulnerability Detection: Newly discovered vulnerabilities (Pro)
- Blocked IPs: IP addresses blocked by brute force protection
Protection Feature Cards
The status of each security feature is displayed as a card.
| Status Label | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Protected (Green) | Feature is active and functioning normally | No action needed |
| Partially Protected (Yellow) | Only some sub-features are enabled | Review settings recommended |
| Disabled (Gray) | Feature is disabled | Enable as needed |
Quick Actions
Actions you can perform directly from the dashboard.
- Scan: Run HTTP Header Scan, REST API Scan, or Vulnerability Scan on the spot
- Go to Settings: Shortcuts to each feature's settings page
- View Reports: Review details of recent scan results
License Status
The badge in the upper-right corner of the page shows your current license status.
- Green badge: License active (Pro features available)
- Red badge: License invalid or expired
Improving Your Score
If your score is low, prioritize the components with the highest weight.
- Login Security (30%): Enable brute force protection and reCAPTCHA first
- HTTP Header Scan (20%): Configure any missing security headers
- REST API Scan (20%): Address items marked as "Critical" first
- API Protection (15%): Enable user enumeration prevention and rate limiting
- Security Header Settings (15%): Configure CSP, HSTS, etc. (Pro recommended)