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# Security Ninja

> Run security scans and harden your child sites with Security Ninja integration.

## What You'll Learn

* Installing Security Ninja on child sites
* Running security tests and audits
* Detecting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
* Applying security hardening recommendations

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  **Third-Party Integration** - This is a free integration developed by the Security Ninja team. Requires Security Ninja to be installed on your child sites.
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The Security Ninja integration for MainWP allows you to monitor security status and run security audits across your child sites from your MainWP Dashboard.

## About Security Ninja

[Security Ninja](https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja/) is a comprehensive WordPress security plugin that performs security tests, detects vulnerabilities, and helps harden your WordPress installations.

## Key Features

* Run 50+ security tests on your sites
* Detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
* Core file integrity checking
* Malware scanning
* Security hardening recommendations
* Scheduled security scans
* Email notifications for security issues

## Requirements

* Security Ninja plugin installed on child sites
* MainWP Dashboard with Child plugin connected

## Installation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Security Ninja on child sites">
    Install and activate the [Security Ninja plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja/) on your child sites.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run initial security scan">
    Perform an initial security scan on each child site to establish a baseline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sync your MainWP Dashboard">
    Sync your MainWP Dashboard to see security status across your network.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Resources

* [Security Ninja Documentation](https://wpsecurityninja.com/)
* [WordPress Plugin Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja/)

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## Related Resources

* [Security Add-ons](/add-ons/security) - Browse all security tools
* [Vulnerability Checker Extension](/add-ons/security/vulnerability-checker-extension) - Alternative vulnerability scanning
* [Dashboard Lock Extension](/add-ons/security/dashboard-lock-extension) - Protect your Dashboard