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Cloud Firewall

Use our Cloud Firewall to block threats before they reach your server. Learn to configure rules, manage ports, and enhance your cloud security.
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A Cloud Firewall operates within the network infrastructure to filter traffic before it reaches your server. This is different from a traditional software firewall, which runs directly on a server and uses its resources.

By blocking malicious traffic at the network edge, a Cloud Firewall conserves your server’s CPU and RAM for your applications. You can use it to create and manage security rules, such as opening specific ports for applications or blocking traffic from known malicious IP addresses. These rules are configured for individual servers, but the configurations can be copied to additional servers.

These resources will help you understand and implement Liquid Web’s Cloud Firewall for your hosting solution.

  • Configuring Your Cloud Firewall

    Firewalls safeguard servers by filtering network traffic based on rules. All Liquid Web servers have a software firewall; Linux servers typically have CSF, while Cloud servers can add an extra layer of protection with a Cloud firewall. It’s advisable to use both CSF and the Cloud firewall for enhanced security.

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