Astra Security
Astra Security combines the two halves of website protection that are usually separate products: a cloud WAF and malware scanner for ongoing defence, and a vulnerability-scanning and penetration-testing platform for finding weaknesses before attackers do. The firewall blocks common attacks and bad bots, while the scanner flags malware and known CVEs.
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HOW IT WORKS
The pentest side is what distinguishes it from a pure WAF: Astra runs automated DAST scans continuously and offers expert-led manual penetration tests, presenting findings in a single dashboard with remediation guidance. That makes it attractive to teams that need compliance evidence (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR) as well as runtime protection.
Astra supports WordPress and other CMSs plus custom web apps. It sits between a simple website-security product and an enterprise security suite, which suits agencies and growing companies that want both protection and assurance from one vendor.
Category context: Sits in front of the origin via DNS so attack traffic is filtered in the cloud, never reaching your server. Pairs well with a small origin.
WHAT IT DOES
- Cloud WAF with continuously updated rules
- Malware scanner and one-click cleanup
- Continuous vulnerability scanning (DAST)
- On-demand penetration testing and a vulnerability dashboard
BEST FOR
- Companies needing both a WAF and pentest/compliance evidence
- Agencies managing security across many client sites
- Teams that want vulnerability findings and remediation in one place
ALTERNATIVES TO ASTRA SECURITY
Cloud-based WAF and managed incident response. Sits in front of the origin via DNS.
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What is Astra Security?
Astra Security is a website security platform combining a cloud WAF and malware scanner with continuous vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. It protects sites at runtime while also surfacing weaknesses and compliance gaps in a single dashboard, covering WordPress, other CMSs, and custom web apps.
How much does Astra cost?
Astra plans start from roughly $50 per month for the firewall and scanner. Plans that include manual penetration testing and deeper vulnerability assessment are priced higher and are typically quoted based on scope. There are separate tiers for site protection versus pentesting.
How is Astra different from Sucuri or Cloudflare?
Sucuri and Cloudflare focus on runtime protection (WAF, CDN, cleanup). Astra adds continuous vulnerability scanning and expert penetration testing on top of its WAF, so it serves teams that need to find and fix weaknesses and produce compliance evidence, not just block live attacks.
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