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# Defensia

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> Defensia is a Linux server security platform designed to provide automated threat protection through a lightweight, open-source agent. It is intended for system administrators, DevOps teams, and organizations managing Linux infrastructure in cloud and on-premise environments. The platform supports servers running Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, Rocky, Alma, Fedora, and Amazon Linux, addressing security challenges posed by automated attacks from botnets and malicious actors.

The platform blocks threats using a large database of threat signatures sourced from multiple intelligence feeds, including Spamhaus, AbuseIPDB, and Firehol. Threat signatures are updated hourly and applied automatically to server firewalls. Key security features include brute force protection with progressive banning, a web application firewall capable of detecting SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks, and vulnerability intelligence that identifies risks by matching installed packages against the National Vulnerability Database and CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. A security scanner provides a detailed security score based on SSH configuration, firewall rules, web server headers, and file permissions, along with remediation commands for identified issues. The agent operates with minimal resource usage, requiring only a small amount of RAM, no inbound ports, and offline functionality after initial synchronization.

The platform offers multi-channel alerting through email, Slack, Discord, and webhooks, as well as scheduled security summaries detailing threats and server health. Team collaboration features include role-based access control, two-factor authentication, and audit logging to support compliance needs. Defensia aligns with industry standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Critical Security Controls, and OWASP security guidelines, providing tools to help organizations manage technical compliance and oversee multiple servers through a centralized dashboard.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: The Harbor Digital

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: €7.00
- **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Defensia is priced per server with a simple, transparent model — no hidden fees, no long-term contracts.
                                                                                                  
Free 1 server, forever free. Full real-time monitoring, SSH and web attack detection, IP blocking, and dashboard access. No credit card required.                    
                                                                                                  
 Pro: €7/month per server. Adds multi-server management, auto-remediation policies, WAF per-server configuration, bot detection and fingerprinting, and priority support.
                                                                                                  
Most teams start on the Free plan and upgrade when they add a second server. 
Volume discounts available for 10+ servers contact us.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France and 38 more

## Features

- API
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- DDoS Protection Software
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Firewalls
- Log Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Alerts
- SQL Injections
- Server Monitoring
- Threat Response
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Web-Application Security

## Integrations (4 total)

- Discord
- Docker
- NGINX
- Slack

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Website Security Solutions](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4431/website-security/software)

## Related Categories

- [Website Security Solutions](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4431/website-security/software)
- [Server Monitoring Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4409/server-monitoring/software)

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## Links

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## This page is available in the following languages

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