How to Protect a Web Server with SafeLine WAF

Description and use

SafeLine WAF protects any web server by filtering malicious traffic before it reaches the application, supporting multiple sites and handling up to 800 QPS in the free tier.

Problem

Web servers are exposed to injection attacks, scanners, and bots, requiring a protective layer before traffic reaches the application.

Outcome

SafeLine protects any web server by filtering malicious requests before they reach the application, supporting multiple sites and handling up to 800 QPS in the free tier.

Workflow

• Install SafeLine via the provided shell script
• Run SafeLine as a container on a host with at least 1 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 5 GB disk
• Open the SafeLine console at https://<safeline-ip>:9443
• Add a protected site: specify upstream server address, domain, and public port
• Repoint DNS for the domain to the SafeLine host or move the web server to a private port
• Traffic now flows Client → SafeLine → web server

Evidence

SafeLine’s semantic‑analysis engine inspects request intent, not just signatures. Out of the box it blocks SQL injection, XSS, code/command injection, path traversal, and automated abuse

Source

The Community Edition covers up to 10 apps at 800 QPS at no cost.

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