BunkerWeb
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Open-source cloud-native web firewall
About
- A next-generation open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) combining NGINX/Reverse Proxy with a WAF
- Ships with strong security settings by default and integrates easily into existing environments (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
- An intuitive Web UI and a plugin system with diverse configuration and extensions ensure full customization and ease of operation
- Key features
- Easy yet powerful integrated security features: built-in core security features such as HTTPS (LE automation), ModSecurity (OWASP Core Rule Set), HTTP header hardening, and TLS hardening
- Automation and ease of operation: optimized for real-world operation with Web UI, automatic configuration via environment variables, labels, and containers (autoconf), multisite mode, scheduler, and more
- Bot blocking / abnormal request detection: bot defense based on cookies, JS, and CAPTCHA (hCaptcha/reCAPTCHA), automatic blocking based on status codes, integration with external IP blacklists
- Extension plugin system: official plugins such as ClamAV/VirusTotal file scanning, Slack/Discord/Webhook notifications, and an alternative WAF (Coraza)
- Integration support: tailored deployment to diverse environments such as Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm, and Microsoft Azure
- Configuration: environment variable/label-based configuration, multisite support, custom NGINX/ModSecurity configuration possible
- Databases: supports SQLite, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Web UI: security event monitoring, configuration/plugin management, log search, instance operation control
- Pro provides professional services such as enterprise-grade technical support, monitoring, and consulting
See also
- CNCF
- Firewall
- NGINX
- Reverse Proxy
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)