ThreatSentry

ThreatSentry by PWI, Inc. is a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Intrusion Prevention Software specifically designed for Microsoft IIS. This security solution is intended for small to medium-sized businesses and is utilized by IT consultants, security administrators, system administrators, web application developers, and e-commerce companies.

Key Features

State-of-the-art Web Application Firewall: According to the vendor, ThreatSentry combines a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with advanced behavioral filtering to block unwanted IIS traffic and web application threats.

AI-Based neural behavioral engine: ThreatSentry utilizes an AI-based neural behavioral engine to detect and block suspicious activities and attacks. The vendor claims that it provides real-time protection against emerging and zero-day attacks.

Extensive Administrative Control: ThreatSentry offers extensive administrative control for managing web application security. Administrators can configure and customize rules for requests, allowing granular control over allowed and blocked traffic, as claimed by the vendor.

Unparalleled Affordability and Ease-of-Use: According to the vendor, ThreatSentry is designed to provide enterprise-grade protection at a small-business price. They state that it is exceptionally easy to use, with an intuitive interface and a straightforward installation and configuration process.

Comprehensive Intrusion & Threat Blocking options: ThreatSentry offers comprehensive intrusion and threat blocking options to protect web applications. The vendor claims that it includes features like brute force defense, all-port firewall, and intrusion detection in monitor/log only mode.

Email/SMS Security Alert notification: ThreatSentry provides email and SMS security alert notifications to keep administrators informed about potential security incidents. According to the vendor, alerts are sent when suspicious activities or attacks are detected.

IIS7/IIS8/8.5/10 Native Module Architecture: ThreatSentry is implemented as a native module in IIS7 through 10, providing seamless integration and optimal performance, as claimed by the vendor.

Adjust settings without IIS restart: According to the vendor, ThreatSentry allows administrators to adjust settings without the need to restart the IIS server, providing flexibility and convenience in managing and fine-tuning the web application firewall settings.

Extensive Blocked IP management options: ThreatSentry offers extensive blocked IP management options to control access to web applications. Administrators can easily manage and maintain a list of blocked IPs, preventing unauthorized access from specific IP addresses, according to the vendor.