39:46Mark Bacsko
CPO, BitNinja
WordPress Security, AI Malware & Hosting
E155 · Jun 16, 2026Watch

In WP Legends Episode 52, we sit down with Aaron Campbell, the Vice President of Product at Monarx, a leading cybersecurity company for web hosts.
Aaron discusses how Monarx is innovating in minimizing false positives in security and exciting advancements in AI related to WordPress.
Watch this episode to learn more about the future of WordPress, essential security practices for web hosts, and the intersection of AI & web hosting from one of the most respected voices in the WordPress and web security community.
In WP Legends Episode 52, we sit down with Aaron Campbell, the Vice President of Product at Monarx, a leading cybersecurity company for web hosts. Aaron discusses how Monarx is innovating in minimizing false positives in security and exciting advancements in AI related to WordPress. Watch this episode to learn more about the future of WordPress, essential security practices for web hosts, and the intersection of AI & web hosting from one of the most respected voices in the WordPress and web security community. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Aaron's website and project: https://aarondcampbell.com/ https://www.monarx.com/ Follow Aaron on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-d-campbell/ X: https://x.com/aaroncampbell Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Guest Introduction - Aaron Campbell 2:08 - Aaron's Journey into WordPress and Open Source 4:22 - Transition from Hosting to Monarx 6:48 - Current Role as VP of Products at Monarx 8:41 - How Monarx Saves Costs for Hosting Companies 11:15 - Integration with Control Panels and Hosting Platforms 13:54 - Monarx’s Global Reach and Challenges 15:08 - Monarx’s Team Size 17:12 - WordPress's Future in the Next 2-3 Years 23:44 - AI's Role in Security and Hosting 25:39 - Fun Questions: Aaron Campbell’s Alternate Career 27:26 - WordPress Plugins and Page Builders Aaron Admires 28:49 - The Value of WordCamps and Upcoming Travel Plans 31:34 - Underrated Security Practices for Hosts 33:10 - Closing Thoughts Music Credits: Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix #WordPress #WebSecurity #AaronCampbell #Monarx #WPLegends #WebHosting #OpenSource #WPCommunity #Seahawkmedia
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