Strengthen Plesk Security with cPGuard
Our Light, fast yet powerful immune system is now available for all compatible Linux web application servers with or without a control panel
Powerful Malware Scanner
Fast & powerful antivirus for your Plesk server with infected file
cPGuard is engineered as a fully automated defense system for your web hosting server, equipped with intelligent threat detection, symbolic link analysis, binary threat identification, and suspicious pattern recognition. Easily customize the scanner through the user-friendly interface or our advanced command-line interface (CLI). Expand its capabilities by adding extra watch directories, whitelisting users and files, incorporating user-defined databases . Learn more →
Smart, realtime antivirus with WordPress and CMS threat detection
Utilizes intelligent code processing algorithms for efficient detection of viruses, malware, spyware, redirects and symlinks
Automatically attempt to clean infected files
Prevent website from going down by automatically cleaning virus injections* from infected files, Wordpres, Joomla, Opencart and other CMS core files.
Fast custom scans, leave no stone unturned
Ensure no file was skipped by automatically rechecking files modified in the last 24 hours/week or running manual scans.
Highly configurable
Easily customise the scanner with the UI or our advanced CLI. Add additional watch directories, whitelisting users & files and add user-defined database and more
Advanced WAF rules and Captcha protection for CMS admins
ModSecurity rules from Malware Expert are based on intelligence gathered from real-world investigations, penetration tests and research data in the REAL LIFE environment
Generic Apache & PHP rules
Advanced filtering, security and intrusion protection for PHP websites and applications
CMS Vulnerability fix
Protect your WordPress, Joomla &Drupal website from attacks and vulnerabilities
Real-time Intrusion protection
Protect your web applications effectively against malware, botnets and hacker attacks
IPDB abusive IP blacklist
A real-time list of IP addresses that have been flagged for engaging in malicious or harmful activity like Web attacks, Brute-force, Spamming, DoS attacks, Port scanning, Malware distribution etc. It efficiently blocks IP addresses using Firewall, a Linux kernel feature for managing IP address sets, enabling fast and resource-efficient blocking.
Realtime, Collective intelligence
The IP blacklist leverages the strength of attack data from servers, input from our partners and 3rd parties.
DoS and traffic flood Protection
cPGuard offers solutions to prevent traffic floods and reduce server load caused by aggressive scraping from various AI-powered tools and search engines.
Custom Geo-blocking and country whitelist
IPDB lets you tweak the block list by whitelisting custom IPs and countries and also has options to block entire countries.
Why cPGuard Stands Out as the Top Choice for Plesk Hosting Security
Discover unparalleled security for your Plesk hosting environment with cPGuard—the definitive choice in safeguarding your online assets. With a robust suite of features, including advanced malware detection, firewall protection, and real-time monitoring, cPGuard ensures comprehensive defense against evolving cyber threats.
What sets cPGuard apart is its seamless integration with Plesk, providing a user-friendly experience for effortless management within the Plesk control panel. Regular updates guarantee that your security measures remain at the forefront of protection, adapting to the latest security challenges.
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cPGuard is more than just an antivirus. It is a complete security package for your web apps
running on Plesk
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the system requirements to install the cPGuard in Plesk?
cPGuard can be installed on any 64-bit Linux server running the latest version of Plesk. Supported operating systems include,
CentOS 7/Stream 8/9/10, RHEL 7/8/9, CloudLinux version 7/8/9, AlmaLinux 8/9/10, RockyLinux 8/9/10, Debian 10/11/12, Ubuntu 18.04/20.04, Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 LTS (including ARM)
Is cPGuard compatible with the latest Plesk versions?
Yes, cPGuard is regularly updated to ensure compatibility with the latest Plesk versions, offering continuous security updates and improvements.
Will cPGuard install ModSecurity along with WAF ?
No, cPGuard does not install ModSecurity on your server. You need to install ModSecurity 2.9.4+ along with your Web Server
Do I need another firewall on the server even with cPGuard ?
cPGuard is a Web Security Suite and it does not monitor other system/application services. So it is recommended to install another firewall IPS/IDS along with cPGuard.