ModSecurity is a plugin for Apache web servers which functions as a web application layer firewall. It is employed to prevent attacks towards script-driven Internet sites by using security rules that contain particular expressions. That way, the firewall can stop hacking and spamming attempts and preserve even websites that aren't updated frequently. As an example, several unsuccessful login attempts to a script administrative area or attempts to execute a particular file with the purpose to get access to the script shall trigger specific rules, so ModSecurity shall block out these activities the minute it detects them. The firewall is quite efficient as it tracks the whole HTTP traffic to a site in real time without slowing it down, so it could prevent an attack before any damage is done. It furthermore keeps an incredibly comprehensive log of all attack attempts that includes more information than conventional Apache logs, so you could later check out the data and take further measures to increase the security of your websites if required.

ModSecurity in Dedicated Servers

If you decide to host your sites on a dedicated server with the Hepsia Control Panel, your web applications shall be secured immediately since ModSecurity is provided with all Hepsia-based solutions. You will be able to manage the firewall easily and if required, you'll be able to turn it off or activate its passive mode when it will only keep a log of what's going on without taking any action to stop potential attacks. The logs which you can find in the very same section of the Control Panel are extremely detailed and include data about the attacker IP address, what website and file were attacked and in what ways, what rule the firewall used to prevent the intrusion, and so on. This info shall permit you to take measures and increase the protection of your Internet sites even more. To be on the safe side, we use not just commercial rules, but also custom-made ones which our admins include when they recognize attacks which have not yet been included in the commercial pack.