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iThemes Security Alternative for Next.js & Astro

Static sites have no attack surface. No login pages, no database, no PHP vulnerabilities.

TL;DR

You don't need iThemes Security after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace iThemes Security with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with iThemes Security

iThemes Security is unnecessary for static sites

Modern Alternatives

Cloudflare WAF

Edge security protection

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://cloudflare.com/waf/

Vercel Firewall

Built-in DDoS protection

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://vercel.com/docs/security

Migration Steps

1

Understand static site security model

2

No security plugins needed

3

Enable edge security if desired

4

Enjoy reduced attack surface

Frequently Asked Questions

Are static sites really more secure?
Yes. No server code, no database, no login pages means nothing to hack.

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