Machine Learning-Powered Adaptive Firewalls for Stronger Hosting Security

Have you ever looked at your website at 2 am and noticed something was not right? You are not alone. The security of a hosting is stressful, especially when it comes to changes in the manner that hackers attack hosting environments. This is why having adaptive firewalls that use machine learning are such a relief.

In the past, I spent countless hours blocking IP addresses and updating rules. Although I was able to keep the hackers out for a while, hackers always find new methods of accessing. Have you ever experienced the same frustration?

Traditional Firewalls No Longer Provide Effective Protection​

Traditional firewalls have set rules and guidelines that I was required to keep updated regularly. Attackers are constantly modifying their methods of attack, yet traditional firewalls remain static. Have you ever wondered why, with all the time and effort you spend creating rules for your host, you still' haven’t completely stopped?

I needed a firewall that was more intelligent than traditional firewalls.

The Role of Machine Learning With Firewall​

Adaptive firewalls with machine learning capabilities take both the time and traffic going through your hosting environment. Then it develops a baseline for what is normal for that hosting environment, allowing them to recognize abnormal activity much quicker than traditional firewalls do. The great thing about this method of adaptive firewall use is that the adaptive firewall learns and understands the behaviour of your hosting environment.

Here’s what makes them better:

• The ability to learn from traffic patterns,
• Automatic updating of rules, and
• Faster response to new attacks.

After witnessing this firsthand, I must admit I was extremely impressed.

Why Are They Important for Hosting?​

Adaptive firewalls decrease the number of false alerts sent. Because they recognize the difference between real users and hackers, you will not waste time dealing with alerts that do not indicate a real threat.

Based on my experience, adaptive firewalls can improve the following quality criteria

• Fewer false alarms
• Increased DDoS protection
• Improved security for both VPS and shared hosting.

Additionally, they save you time if you manage multiple servers.

Conclusion​

While adaptive firewalls are not a magical solution, they make the job of ensuring security much easier. In comparison to traditional firewalls, they are also more intelligent and dependable. If hosting security is important to you, an upgrade to adaptive firewalls should reduce your stress.