BotGuard: The Official Blog

You’ve probably heard about SSL. But what is it, and why do you need it?  Simply put, SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. This is a fancy way of saying that SSL keeps data safe when it’s being sent between your browser and a website. SSL locks your information in a virtual box and makes …

Understanding High Availability and Why You Need It In a nutshell, high availability (HA) means keeping websites and online services up and running smoothly, no matter what. And you, as a hosting provider, depend on it for yourself and your customers. But how do you ensure you’re always highly available and what can threaten this?  …

What Is Website Traffic Security and Why Hosting Providers Need It Website traffic security is one of those things that, while super important, is often overlooked. As a hosting provider, you know your customers are on the web and need a secure, well-performing experience, but you also have a lot of other concerns to contend …

The hosting market is constantly evolving and fiercely competitive. To thrive, you need to stay ahead of the game by offering cutting-edge technology and maintaining a robust infrastructure. This means maximizing hosting space, reducing server load, and getting the most value out of every dollar spent on servers. You need a website traffic security solution …

In the ever-changing world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of evolving threats is like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. The internet is flooded with cybersecurity stories, new players, conflicting advice, and more threats than ever before. Amidst this chaos, businesses often focus on cleaning up the mess after an attack rather than preventing it in the …

While the concept of bots is not new, malicious bots have been quietly multiplying and rising in the shadow to become a greater part of internet traffic and the cornerstone of cyber attacks. Yet, many businesses remain unaware of the pivotal role these bad bots play in exploiting vulnerabilities and perpetuating online chaos. In 2022, …

Staying ahead of evolving threats in cybersecurity is an ongoing battle. Traditional approaches to monitor the threat landscape are losing in a battle against the breakneck speed of the open internet.  With an annual growth rate of 37% predicted in AI between 2023 and 2030, you can’t ignore the evolution of artificial intelligence and how …

With Valentine’s Day this week, thousands of people are rushing online, scouring sales for jewelry, chocolates, or other gifts to show their affection to loved ones. But there’s something else that loves to take advantage of Valentine’s Day: bot traffic. As Valentine’s Day and other similar gift-giving holidays become an ecommerce extravaganza, the surge in …

Staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats is a perpetual challenge. No matter what you do to monitor the threat landscape, the dynamic nature of the open internet means that everything, both good and bad, evolves at breakneck speed. It’s almost impossible to keep up.  Amidst this ever-changing landscape, automation and Generative AI (GAI) have emerged …