About SafeLine
SafeLine is an advanced, self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) built to protect your applications from a wide range of cyber threats. Developed by Chaitin Tech, it’s completely open-source, making it both transparent and customizable.
Whether you’re running a personal homelab or protecting enterprise workloads, SafeLine delivers real-time attack detection and mitigation. In our cybersecurity lab, we tested it against the Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA) running on Ubuntu Server — and it held up impressively against attacks like SQL injection.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Threat Protection — Detects and blocks SQLi, XSS, brute-force, and other web attacks.
- HTTP Flood Defense — Built-in rate-limiting to mitigate DoS attacks and prevent resource exhaustion.
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Custom Security Rules — Create tailored rules (e.g., blocking specific IPs like
10.0.0.41). - SSL/TLS Support — Use self-signed or custom SSL certificates to secure traffic.
- Intuitive Dashboard — Real-time monitoring, traffic analytics, and attack logs.
Step 1: Installing the Lab Environment in VMware
Kali Linux (IP: 10.0.0.41)
- Download from kali.org.
- Install in VMware with:
- RAM: 2 GB
- Disk: 20 GB
- Networking: Bridged
Ubuntu Server (IP: 10.0.0.147)
- Download from ubuntu.com.
- Install with:
- RAM: 2 GB
- Disk: 20 GB
- Networking: Bridged
Step 2: Checking Connectivity
From Kali:
ping 10.0.0.147
From Ubuntu:
ping 10.0.0.41
✅ If both machines can ping each other, your base lab setup is ready for SafeLine installation.
Why SafeLine Stands Out
SafeLine isn’t just another WAF — it’s developer-friendly, easy to self-host, and powerful enough to protect against real-world attacks. With open-source transparency, you can fully audit its code and tailor it for your environment.
If you value control, privacy, and flexibility in your web security setup, SafeLine is worth your time.
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If you continue to experience issues, feel free to contact SafeLine support for further assistance.
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