MODULES / Auto-Block

Cut off within seconds once the threshold is crossed

Auto-Block

Block threatening IPs instantly at the firewall and web server level. Details on NextPcap's active IPS module and setup.

  • FIREWALL
  • CLOUDFLARE
  • AUTOMATIC

[ PURPOSE & VALUE ]

What does Auto-Block do?

What sets NextPcap apart from competitors is that it is not a passive observer. The moment an attacker launches a SQL Injection attack against your website or a brute-force attempt against your server's SSH port, NextPcap's Auto-Block module is triggered instantly upon detection. It blocks the attacker's IP address at the server level, preventing further requests from reaching your system.

[ FEATURES ]

What Auto-Block delivers

Server-Level htaccess Blocking

On Apache/LiteSpeed web servers, the attacker's IP is written to .htaccess within seconds and cut off with a 403 Forbidden — without letting it consume server CPU.

Smart IP Allowlist

Performs database-level allowlist checks to prevent accidental blocking of your own sysadmins, pentest teams, or business partners' IP addresses.

Centralized Blocklist Management

Consolidates blocked IPs, the reason each was blocked, which site triggered it, and the rule ID responsible — all in one panel.

[ HOW IT WORKS ]

Live in three steps

Evaluate

Incoming signals are scored by risk.

Decide

IPs that cross the threshold are flagged automatically.

Block

An instant block is applied via firewall/Cloudflare.

[ RELATED MODULES ]

Works together with Auto-Block

[ FAQ ]

Frequently asked questions about Auto-Block

How quickly does Auto-Block block an IP?

Within seconds of detection — the block is applied instantly via .htaccess or the firewall/Cloudflare API.

Could my own team's or pentest firm's IP get blocked by mistake?

No — the allowlist ensures any IP you've marked as trusted is never blocked.

See Auto-Block live

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