About the guide
The traditional approach of merely reacting to threats is no longer enough — security must also be smart and cost-effective.
To explore this balance between security and efficiency, we conducted an experiment using CrowdSec. We deployed two identical servers: one protected by CrowdSec’s proactive security features, and the other, merely monitored but left unprotected. The results were staggering!
Key Takeways
The CrowdSec-protected server saw a 78% reduction in Nginx log volume & 92% reduction in SSH log volume.
The protected server exhibited more efficient bandwidth use, with 24% less traffic for error responses.
Thanks to proactive threat intelligence, the protected server saw a 38% reduction in the number of distinct malicious IPs compared to the unprotected one.
Small—to mid-sized businesses could realistically save between $10,000 and $50,000 annually through reduced log storage, labor, and bandwidth costs.
Larger enterprises or those with higher traffic and more complex security operations could save $75,000 to $200,000 or more annually.
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