# Self Defense

This feature keeps your security plugin safe from being turned off by bad people.

![ultimate security self-defense](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/self-defense.png)

## **Enable Self Defense**:

- When this is ON (green), it means:

No one can turn off your security plugin

- If someone tries to turn it off, they’ll need to prove who they are first

- Your website stays protected

## File Integrity Monitoring

This feature watches your security plugin files to make sure no one changes them.

- **Enable file integrity checks**: When this is ON (green), it means:

The plugin checks if any files have been changed

- If someone tries to mess with your plugin code, you’ll get an alert

- Your security stays strong and trustworthy

## Deactivation Alerts

This feature tells you when someone tries to turn off your security plugin.

- **Send alerts on deactivation**: When this is ON (green), it means:

You’ll get a message if someone tries to turn off your security

- Alerts can come to your email or other places you set up

- You’ll know right away if something suspicious happens

Important Warning

If you ever need to turn off this security plugin (maybe to fix something), remember:

- You can use the “Emergency Access URL” from the Advanced Settings page

- Or you’ll need to prove it’s really you trying to turn it off

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Source: https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/docs/maintenance-tools/self-defense/