LuluThank you for reading! I’ve been using SafeLine WAF for a while now, and I’m genuinely impressed with how perfect it is for my needs. The dynamic protection feature is incredibly powerful, allowing you to encrypt any page you want, turning it into unreadable code. And the best part? The community version is completely free to use!
SafeLine WAF Defense Capabilities
SafeLine comes with built-in dynamic protection. Compared to other firewalls, SafeLine is revolutionary—it uses a unique semantic analysis algorithm, going beyond the traditional rule-based approach. This gives it powerful capabilities like:
- Accurate Detection: Detects attacks with precision.
- Low False Positives: Almost no incorrect flagging of normal traffic.
- Difficult to Bypass: Hard for attackers to circumvent its protections.
Plus, it's super easy to install with a one-click setup and comes pre-configured, ready to protect against 0day attacks—oh, and did I mention it’s free?
Let’s get into how you can install it.
1. Installing SafeLine
It’s recommended to set up SafeLine on a dedicated server. This way, all traffic and attacks are filtered through SafeLine before reaching your website’s server.
Online Installation (Recommended)
If your server has internet access, this method is the easiest. Just run the following command to complete the installation:
bash -c "$(curl -fsSLk https://waf.chaitin.com/release/latest/setup.sh)"
For other installation options, check the official documentation.
2. Server Configuration
I’m running SafeLine on a dedicated server, along with multiple application servers. Here are the specs of my setup:
- CPU: 2 cores
- RAM: 2GB
- Bandwidth: 20Mbps
- Operating System: Linux
3. Configuration Guide
Once SafeLine is installed, log in to the dashboard and add the domain you want to protect.
Point Your Domain to SafeLine’s Server
If you’re using a dedicated server for SafeLine, you’ll need to point your domain to SafeLine’s IP address. This method won’t work if you’re installing SafeLine and other applications on the same server, as you may encounter port conflicts and other issues.
Here’s an example setup:
- Website Server IP: 192.168.0.1
- SafeLine Server IP: 192.168.0.2
In this case, you’ll need to point your domain from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.2 and remove the A record pointing to 192.168.0.1.
4. Configuring DNS and SafeLine WAF
After pointing your domain to SafeLine’s IP, follow the steps shown in the guide to configure everything properly.
5. Proxy Settings
Next, configure SafeLine’s proxy settings as illustrated in the setup guide.
6. Dynamic Protection
SafeLine’s dynamic protection is a standout feature. It can encrypt your website’s pages in real time, making it impossible for anyone with bad intentions to view the source code.
I usually enable dynamic protection on critical pages like login and registration. SafeLine handles this flawlessly, ensuring these pages are well protected.
Once you’ve finished configuring everything, your server is essentially transformed into a high-security server. When attackers attempt to breach your website, SafeLine will intercept all incoming traffic, stopping them before they can reach your actual site.
