What is Firewall?

A firewall is a security layer that sits between your website and the internet. It inspects incoming requests and blocks the ones that match known attack patterns, such as attempts to guess passwords, inject malicious code or overwhelm the server.

A web application firewall, or WAF, is designed specifically for websites and apps. It can stop common attacks before they touch your code, which is especially useful for sites running popular platforms and plugins that attackers target.

A firewall is one layer, not a complete solution. You still need updates, strong passwords, backups and monitoring. It also needs sensible rules, since overly strict settings can block real customers. We include firewall protection in hosting and monitor it so threats are handled quickly.