I will block bad bot traffic and secure your website or app
Full Stack Developer and Web Security Specialist
About this Gig
Is your website/server crashing due to high CPU usage from malicious bots? Are you tired of fake traffic, scrapers, and spam?
I specialize in architecting threat-resistant web environments that stop bad actors while keeping your site lightning-fast. I don't just "install" security; I configure a multi-layered defense system tailored to your specific infrastructure.
What I will do for your platform:
- Cloudflare Setup: Implementation of custom WAF rules, Rate Limiting, and Bot Management to filter traffic before it even hits your server.
- Server-Level Protection: Configuring Fail2ban to ban malicious IPs at the system level automatically. Eg. banning IPs generating excessive 404 errors.
- 8G Firewall Integration: Deploying the lightweight and powerful 8G Firewall by Perishable Press to stop malicious URI requests and common exploits.
- Country & IP Blocking: Precision blocking of high-risk regions or specific ASN networks known for botnets.
- Protecting "Good Bots": Ensuring that Google, Bing, and other essential search engine crawlers are never blocked, maintaining your SEO health.
Please message me before ordering so I can analyze your current setup and traffic patterns.
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FAQ
What information or access do you need to get started?
To fully implement these security measures, I will need access to your Cloudflare account (you can invite me as an Administrator) and SSH/root access to your server or VPS to configure Fail2ban and deploy the 8G Firewall. If you are on shared hosting, then share your logic credentials.
Will these security rules block my real human customers?
No. The rules and configurations I implement are precisely targeted at known malicious IP addresses, automated scrapers, and bad bot networks (ASNs). Your legitimate users will experience a smoother, faster website.
Will this hurt my SEO or block Google from crawling my site?
Absolutely not. A core part of my setup involves explicitly whitelisting "Good Bots." Search engine crawlers like Googlebot, Bingbot, and legitimate social media scrapers will always be allowed to access and index your site without interruption.
Do I need a paid Cloudflare plan for this to work?
Many of the fundamental protections, including custom WAF rules and basic bot-fighting mode, can be deployed on Cloudflare's Free plan. However, for highly aggressive attacks, I may recommend upgrading to a Pro plan for advanced Rate Limiting and enhanced Bot Management.
How quickly will I see a drop in server CPU usage?
Once the Cloudflare rules are active and Fail2ban is configured, the drop in malicious traffic and server load is usually immediate. You should see a significantly quieter server log and lower CPU usage within the first few hours of implementation.
Can you protect a custom-built web application, or is this just for WordPress?
This security stack works across the board. While the 8G Firewall is excellent for WordPress and standard PHP environments, Cloudflare WAF rules and server-level Fail2ban configurations will protect any application, whether it is built on Laravel, Node.js, or any other framework.
