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ModSecurity

Ch 076.8of 30 Web Application Firewall Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Managed rule setsNo
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Overview

ModSecurity is ranked #7 of 30 in web application firewall software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

ModSecurity plans and pricing

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ModSecurity Free Open-source WAF engine · runs as a module inside a web server modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Purpose
ModSecurity is an open-source, rule-based web application firewall that analyzes incoming traffic and helps block malicious requests before they reach an application.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Traffic inspection
The project describes ModSecurity as a cross-platform WAF module that provides visibility into HTTP(S) traffic and a rules language and API for implementing protections.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Web server integrations
ModSecurity can be installed as a module for Apache, Nginx, or IIS.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Rule sets
ModSecurity can run on its own or with the OWASP Core Rule Set, which the FAQ says provides broad coverage against common web attacks.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Usage scenarios
The project lists real-time application security monitoring and access control, full HTTP traffic logging, continuous passive security assessment, and web application hardening as usage scenarios.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
The FAQ says ModSecurity runs inside a web server rather than as a standalone appliance or proxy.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Supported operating systems
The FAQ lists Linux, Unix-like systems, Windows, and macOS when paired with a compatible web server.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Tuning
The installation guide recommends starting in detection-only mode, reviewing and tuning events, and then enabling blocking.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Performance
The FAQ says inspecting every incoming request can have a small performance impact and that tuning rules can help keep the site running smoothly.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Maintenance
The FAQ says ModSecurity is maintained by OWASP with support from a wider community of contributors.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Community
The project directs users to Slack and GitHub for community discussions and projects and says it welcomes contributors and developers.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026
Recent security fixes
A September 2026 security update digest describes fixes in ModSecurity 2.9.15 and libmodsecurity 3.0.17 for multiple reported issues.modsecurity.org · 4 Oct 2026

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