Fail2ban
Fail2ban is a security tool that provides a daemon to automatically ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors, enhancing server security.
Fail2ban is built in Python, 17.5k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release 1.1.0.
When to use Fail2ban
Fail2ban is listed here as a Security project. The directory calls out Automatic banning of suspicious IPs, Configurable ban parameters, Supports various databases for ban storage as capabilities associated with it.
Besides Security, this page also files Fail2ban under Tools, DevOps.
Fail2ban compared with
Records in this directory name CrowdSec, DenyHosts as products people compare with Fail2ban. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Fail2ban replaces each of them.
What the Fail2ban stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 17.5k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 1.5k forks, 263 open issues, latest tracked release 1.1.0. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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Key features of Fail2ban
- Automatic banning of suspicious IPs
- Configurable ban parameters
- Supports various databases for ban storage
Fail2ban resources
Fail2ban on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Fail2ban?
Fail2ban is a security tool that provides a daemon to automatically ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors, enhancing server security. This directory highlights Automatic banning of suspicious IPs, Configurable ban parameters, Supports various databases for ban storage.
What language is Fail2ban written in, and what is the latest release?
Fail2ban is written primarily in Python. The latest release tracked on this page is 1.1.0.
How widely is Fail2ban used on GitHub?
Fail2ban has about 17.5k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 1.5k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
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