What is ConfigServer Firewall?
This comprehensive security suite provides a robust set of tools to safeguard Linux servers. At its core is a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, backed by a suite of scripts that monitor and defend against a wide range of security threats
Highlights
- Straight-forward SPI iptables firewall script
- Daemon process that tracks login authentication failures for common services like Courier IMAP, Dovecot, OpenSSH, cPanel, and more
- Intrusion detection for failures in services like modsecurity, Suhosin, and Exim SMTP AUTH
- POP3/IMAP login tracking to enforce hourly login limits
- SSH and SU login notifications
- Blocking of excessive connections
- UI integration for cPanel, DirectAdmin, and Webmin
- Automatic upgrades from within control panels or via shell
- Pre-configured for common cPanel and DirectAdmin configurations
- Blocks traffic on unused server IP addresses
- Alerts on excessive email sending by user scripts
- Reporting on suspicious processes, excessive user processes, and potential exploit files
- Integration with DShield Block List and Spamhaus DROP List
- BOGON packet protection
- Pre-configured security levels for cPanel servers
- Support for multiple ethernet devices
- Server security checks via control panel UIs
- Allowance for dynamic DNS IP addresses
Platforms
- Linux
Languages
- English
Features
Firewall