A Web Application Firewall blocks common attacks and malicious bots. For any website on a popular CMS, it's a key part of security.
What does this mean in practice?
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a filter that checks the traffic to your website. It blocks suspicious requests, such as hacking attempts, attacks on forms, malicious bots and mass password guessing.
Why does this matter for your business?
Sites on popular systems such as WordPress are scanned for weak spots by automated bots every day. A WAF blocks most of them before they reach your site.
Examples and best practices
- Turn on protection against brute-force login attempts.
- Block known malicious addresses and bots.
- Combine a WAF with updates. One doesn't replace the other.
- See in reports which attacks have been blocked.
How we do it at Ikoon
At Ikoon, updates are included in the hosting as standard. Want extra security for your website? Then choose the Security Plus and 24/7 Monitoring module. It adds extra protection against attacks and keeps an eye on your site day and night.