Intelligent protection for your digital doorstep
Intelligent Bot management & edge security
In today’s agentic web, automated bots consume up to 70% of website resources. Fully managed WP Engine Global Edge Security delivers actionable traffic visibility and edge-side bot filtering. Turn real-time data into immediate control to shield your site and drive infrastructure cost recovery.
Intelligent Web Traffic ManagementWhat is Global Edge Security?
Built for today’s intelligent web, Global Edge Security gives teams the ability to take direct control of site traffic, enhance user experiences, and eliminate uncontrolled infrastructure costs, while optimizing site performance and revenue.
Traffic Visibility & ControlTake control of modern web traffic
Gain visibility into the traffic hitting your site and create a bot strategy tailored to your business. Global Edge Security helps distinguish between humans, AI agents, and malicious bots so your resources prioritize real visitors first.
Detect and classify human, AI, and suspected bot traffic.
Allow or block traffic by category or geographic region.
Monitor traffic patterns and suspicious activity in real time.
Reduce wasted infrastructure resources from unwanted traffic.
Managed Edge SecurityShield your brand from modern threats
Protect your site with managed WordPress®-specific security designed to stop malicious traffic before it impacts performance, revenue, or customer trust. Global Edge Security combines managed WAF and advanced DDoS mitigation with ongoing expert monitoring.1
Mitigate Layer 3, 4, and 7 attacks at the network edge.
Block data scraping, credential stuffing, and bad actors.
Continuously strengthen protection with managed Web Application Firewall rule sets.
Activate “Under Attack” mode for instant defense hardening.
Performance & OptimizationDeliver faster, high-converting experiences
Heavy automated traffic can slow sites down and impact conversions. Global Edge Security improves performance through edge-side optimization, smart traffic routing, and automated image optimization to keep experiences fast and reliable.
Speed up delivery with Edge Full Page Caching.
Route traffic intelligently with Argo Smart Routing.
Optimize images automatically with web and edge compression.
Preserve site speed and uptime during traffic spikes.
Intelligent Web Traffic ManagementControl which traffic hits
your website
Global Edge Security helps businesses identify, manage, and optimize automated traffic in real time. Protect your site with advanced bot visibility, customizable controls, and edge-side performance enhancements built for today’s intelligent web.
Enhanced traffic visibility
Distinguish between humans, search agents, verified and unverified bots to ensure resources prioritize real visitors.
Customizable access rules
Allow or block traffic by category or region to support your unique bot strategy.
Under attack mode
Activate one-click defense hardening during active threats to keep sites online and responsive.
Edge-side optimization
Improve speed with Edge Full Page Caching and automated image optimization for faster experiences.
Smart traffic routing
Route traffic intelligently across the global network to reduce congestion and improve performance.
Managed WAF & DDoS
Protect sites with WordPress-specific rules and Layer 3, 4, & 7 mitigation at the edge.
Easy Setup & ManagementHow Global Edge Security works
Enable: Point your DNS to Global Edge Security using CNAME flattening or A records.
Activate: Monitor activation status anytime from the Domains page in the User Portal.
Protect: Global Edge Security immediately begins filtering and managing traffic at the edge.
Optimize: Improve performance with edge-side caching, smart routing, and automated optimization.
Manage: Use customizable controls and visibility tools to adapt your bot strategy over time.
Relax: WP Engine security experts continuously monitor, update, and harden your protection.
Who Global Edge Security Is For Built for teams managing modern web traffic
Whether you’re protecting customer experiences, reducing infrastructure waste, or managing traffic at scale, Global Edge Security helps teams stay secure, fast, and in control.
Developers
Protect applications with managed edge security and customizable traffic controls.
Technical leaders
Gain visibility into human, AI, and suspected bots across your sites.
Agencies
Deliver secure, high-performing client experiences without added maintenance overhead.
eCommerce teams
Protect checkout flows and reduce performance impacts caused by unwanted bot traffic.
Enterprises
Scale security, performance, and traffic governance across high-traffic digital experiences.
Case StudyWONDR helps LUMA Vision reach a global audience
WONDR developed a new website for LUMA Vision, focusing on consistency, credibility, and visibility for its teams and company culture. The build incorporated several of WP Engine’s advanced tools and features including Global Edge Security for optimal performance and security.
Case StudyMore engagement, higher conversions, and a growing revenue stream
Frank Digital oversaw the migration of Gregory Jewelry’s legacy website from Magento to WP Engine’s fully managed platform for WordPress and rebuilt it with a strong security solution armed against cyber threats with Global Edge Security.
Case StudyWorkhorse serves up speed and security for Costa Vida
The new Costa Vida site also delivers exceptional speed, security, and reliability, with WP Engine’s Global Edge Security. The site is protected by a managed WAF with real-time threat updates, advanced DDoS protection, and end-to-end encryption for enhanced security.
Global Edge Security
