BBQ Pro is the “bouncer” of my WordPress architecture. Unlike heavy security suites that bloat the database with logs, BBQ Pro is an ultra-lightweight firewall that inspects incoming traffic at the earliest possible point in the WordPress load sequence.

It scans URI requests for malicious patterns, such as SQL injection attempts, XSS attacks, and executable file uploads. It drops the connection before it can ever touch the core application or database. I consider this mandatory infrastructure. It is silent, fast, and requires zero configuration to be effective. For a System Thinker, its value lies in its efficiency. It provides enterprise-grade packet inspection without the performance penalty usually associated with software firewalls.