Security Ring

Security Missions

78 real security and legal hardening missions — permanent work covering transport security, email deliverability, defensive operations, and legal protection, beyond what any automated scan can check.

Advanced Operational (17)Defensive & Operational (15)Email Deliverability (14)Legal & Business (25)Transport Security (7)

Advanced Operational 17

Write and test a security incident response plan
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Set up automated, tested backups with a documented recovery process
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Audit third-party app and OAuth permissions across your accounts
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Switch server access from password authentication to SSH key-based authentication
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Confirm staging and development environments are not publicly accessible
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Set a session timeout policy for all admin accounts
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Create an employee or contractor offboarding security checklist
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Encrypt sensitive data at rest, not just in transit
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Write a documented data breach notification plan
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Set up centralized logging and alerting for admin account access
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Review and minimize third-party script access on your site
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Establish a responsible disclosure process for security researchers
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Rotate all API keys and secrets on a defined schedule
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Conduct a security review of every third-party vendor you depend on
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Set up off-site or multi-region backup storage
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Document your key software dependencies and their update status
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Review database user permissions and restrict to least privilege
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Defensive & Operational 15

Enable a Web Application Firewall (WAF) on your site
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Configure rate limiting on your login page and contact forms
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Enable two-factor authentication on all admin accounts
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Audit and remove unused admin accounts and plugins
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Keep all software, plugins, and themes updated
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Implement hotlink protection to prevent content theft and bandwidth drain
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Update robots.txt to disallow sensitive paths and application files
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Use a unique, strong password and a password manager for every account
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Set up uptime monitoring with instant alerts
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Review file permissions on your server — nothing should be world-writable
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Enable domain lock (registrar lock) to prevent unauthorized transfers
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Enable WHOIS privacy protection on your domain
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Set up Google Search Console security alerts
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Scan your site for malware and unauthorized code injections
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Review your server access logs for suspicious patterns
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Email Deliverability 14

Set up DMARC reporting and review your first report
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Tighten DMARC from p=none to p=quarantine
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Set up a catch-all email address or audit unrouted addresses
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Check your sending IP is not on any email blacklists
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Configure email authentication for every sending tool you use
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Add a postmaster@ and abuse@ email address
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Set up BIMI to display your logo in Gmail inboxes
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Warm up new sending IP or domain before bulk email
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Enable two-factor authentication on your email admin account
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Implement email list hygiene — remove hard bounces and unengaged contacts
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Add an unsubscribe link and honor requests within 10 business days
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Test your email deliverability score with Mail-Tester
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Set up Google Postmaster Tools to monitor your sending reputation
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Document your full email infrastructure in one place
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Legal & Business 25

Register your brand name as a trademark
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Write and publish a GDPR-compliant privacy policy
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Publish comprehensive Terms of Service or Terms of Use
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Implement a cookie consent banner that actually works
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Register your copyright on key original works
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File a DMCA agent registration with the US Copyright Office
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Set up brand monitoring to catch unauthorized use of your name
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Register your brand name on major platforms you don't use yet
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Create and publish a data deletion / right to be forgotten policy
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Add clear contact information and a business address to your site
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Review and harden your vendor agreements and data processing agreements
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Publish an accessibility statement and audit your site for WCAG compliance
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Set up a process for responding to legal notices and DMCA takedowns
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Ensure all images, fonts, and code libraries are properly licensed
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Incorporate your business as an LLC or corporation
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Get an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS
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Open a dedicated business bank account
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Get a registered agent service for your LLC
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Create standard client contracts and NDA templates
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Get general liability and professional errors and omissions insurance
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Register your business name in your state
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Set up annual compliance calendar for LLC annual reports and taxes
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Create a CCPA-compliant data request and deletion process
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Add copyright notice, year, and business entity name to your site footer
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Run a full external port scan and close unnecessary open ports
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Transport Security 7

Audit and fix all mixed content warnings
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Verify TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are disabled on your server
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Enable automatic SSL certificate renewal
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Audit your www vs non-www redirect and canonicalize properly
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Run a full SSL Labs scan and resolve all warnings
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Confirm all subdomains are secured with HTTPS and valid certs
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Check your site is not listed on any security blacklists
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