This is the best WordPress plugin I’ve found this week: Absolute Privacy by John Kolbert.

It’s probably what you’d imagine it to be, but it really takes it up a notch in security. If you’re looking to have a secure blog or website based off of WordPress, then this is something you should definitely take a look into.

Here are some key elements:

• Force registrants to enter first and last name
• Allow registrants to choose their own passwords
• Moderate users: new registrants cannot login until approved
• Get emailed every time an approval is waiting (with a link for quick approval)
• Lock out all non-logged in views from your website (configurable)
• Prevent subscribers from viewing admin pages (like their profile page and the dashboard)
• Perfect for family blogs, personal sites, and private communities!

Here’s a video overview as well:

[Image from Darwin]