=== Study For Next Security ===
Contributors: yogendrasinghrajput
Tags: security, firewall, malware scanner, 2fa, geoblocking
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Enterprise-grade WAF, Malware Scanner, 2FA, Auto-Repair, Geo-Blocking, Vulnerability Scanner, Bot Protection, and Speed Optimizer.

== Description ==

SFN Security Shield is a premium, enterprise-grade WordPress security plugin. It features a complete suite of modules to protect your website from modern threats.

Features included:
* PHP-Level Web Application Firewall (WAF)
* Real-time Malware Quarantine Vault
* Global Geo-Blocking
* Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Cloudflare Turnstile
* Plugin Vulnerability Scanner
* Advanced URL Cloaking & Server Hardening

== External Services ==

This plugin integrates with the following external third-party services to deliver core security features:

1. Cloudflare Turnstile
- Purpose: Used for advanced bot protection and CAPTCHA verification to secure login and authentication forms.
- Data Sent: Transmits the challenge response token, site secret key, and visitor IP address to Cloudflare servers during verification.
- Terms and Privacy: [Cloudflare Terms of Service](https://www.cloudflare.com/website-terms/) and [Cloudflare Privacy Policy](https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/).

2. IP-API
- Purpose: Utilized by the Geo-Blocking module to map visitor IP addresses to their respective country codes for region-based access control.
- Data Sent: Sends the incoming visitor's IP address to the API endpoint when evaluating regional restrictions.
- Terms and Privacy: [IP-API Terms of Service](https://ip-api.com/docs/legal) and [IP-API Privacy Policy](https://ip-api.com/docs/legal).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `study-for-next-security` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to 'SFN Security' in the admin sidebar to configure your firewall settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin free? =
Yes, this is the community version of the SFN Security Premium engine.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release for WordPress.org repository. Complete refactoring for strict Plugin Check and security compliance.