owl WAF vs Shield Security
owl WAF - Cloud-based Web Application Firewall
9.2 Score
Cloud-based Web Application Firewall constantly monitors and stops automated or targeted hacks, attacks, snooping, spying, and suspicious activities and harmful code uploads.
PROS
- Requires just a server-side connection, done by owl WAF support team under 5 minutes. No setup, no configuration, no alerts, no interventions are needed. Fully managed service by the owl WAF security experts.
- Offers a blazing-fast AND real-time preventative security feature against XSS/SQL INJECTIONS, CODE UPLOADS, DOS and DDOS PROTECTION, stopping SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY and CONTENT GRABBING.
- Unparalleled cloud compatibility, working with top CMS, eshop systems, frameworks and website builders. Compatibility list supported by strategic partnerships.
CONS
- Cloud-based Web Application Firewall requires public access to the protected domain. Cannot be used inside private networks or DMZ.
- Per domain licensing can be costly for big portfolio agencies or corporate customers. Volume discounts can be requested only via direct contact.
- Fully managed service also means that you need to request each time customer support to whitelist a new 3rd party integration or IP/location/device.
- Fully managed service also means NO alerts, NO reports, NO emails, NO SMS/tweet/pings. The monthly report can be requested for FREE.
- Has no other features than a real-time firewall.
Loads with your WordPress and works as a shield.
Shield Security: Protection with Smarter Automation
5.4 Score
There’s no reason for security to be so darn complicated. It doesn’t have to be this way any longer. Shield Security is the easiest security plugin to setup – you simply activate it. And you can gradually dig deeper, as you’re ready.
PROS
- The Exclusive Vulnerability Scanner, does all the hard work, letting you get on with your own work.
- Half the battle in a security breach is knowing about it. If you wait for 24hrs before you’re alerted, it’s probably already too late. Just have a dedicated person jump on those alerts immediately.
- Price: unmatched by any other competitor. Almost free. Yet it costs.
CONS
- It’ll alert you to vulnerable plugins and themes, and automatically upgrade them for you.
- Imagine a severe security urgency. Then consider the following options to act upon your urgent notification: "You have a wealth of documentation ready at your fingertips, and further guidance is just an email away any time you need it."
- False positives and unwanted notification because: "The exclusive Plugins/Themes scanner will detect all changes to your files at any time of the day or night."
- Buzzkill for premium plugins and saved configurations: "Shield lets you to instantly re-install suspect plugins using guided wizards that make recovery easy."
- DB bloat: "Unlimited audit trail. Review site activity as far back as you need".
