What's new at Monarx
New Feature
ThreatShield—Runtime Application Protection
ThreatShield runs inside the application runtime (e.g., PHP), allowing Monarx to see each request and how it behaves — not just how it looks. Traditional firewalls and WAFs inspect traffic before it reaches the application, limiting visibility and making them easier to bypass using obfuscation, encoding, or encrypted payloads.
By operating inside the runtime, ThreatShield has full execution context, enabling more accurate detection and blocking — with signals from across the Monarx platform to inform every decision.
Why Runtime Matters
Threat Coverage
ThreatShield detects and blocks a wide range of modern attack vectors at the execution layer.
Cross-Site Scripting
XSS attacks blocked at runtime before damage occurs
SQL Injection
SQLi attempts detected with full execution context
Remote Code Execution
RCE blocked before malicious code can run
Bots & Brute Force
Automated attacks and credential stuffing stopped
Spam & Abuse
Malicious scripts and abuse patterns terminated early
ThreatShield Result
20x
Fewer False Positives
Compared to legacy signature-based scanners
More precise detection means fewer disruptions to legitimate traffic — and moreconfidence in every block decision.
Coming Soon
SmartWAF — Application & Network-Level Protection
SmartWAF filters traffic across both the network and application layers, blocking malicious activity earlier while maintaining the context needed for accurate decisions. At the network level, SmartWAF enforces allow and block lists using iptables ornftables, continuously updated with global intelligence. At the application level, itapplies CAPTCHA-based graylisting to validate suspicious traffic before escalating enforcement.
How SmartWAF Works
Smart WAF Key Capabilities
Real-Time IP Lists
Allow, graylist, and block lists updated continuously with global threat intelligence
Automatic Escalation
Graylist automatically escalates to blocklist on failed validation
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CAPTCHA Validation
Suspicious traffic is challenged before enforcement escalates
Global Intelligence
Continuous updates ensure protection against emerging threats worldwide
Smart WAF Result
Earlier Filtering
Malicious traffic blocked before it reaches your application
Improved Accuracy
Context-aware decisions reduce false positives
Less Server Load
Network-layer blocking prevents repeated processing of bad traffic
ThreatShield + SmartWAF: Better Together
