Firewall Protection
Brute Force Attack Prevention / FortiGate Firewalls
Brute Force Attack Prevention / FortiGate Firewalls
What is a Brute Force Attack?
A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method using a repetitive method to obtain sensitive information like usernames, passwords, or PINs. Automated software is used by criminals to generate numerous consecutive guesses to crack encrypted data and breach security, or by security analysts to test an organization’s network defenses.
Dataplugs Brute Force Attack Prevention
Your confidential information is not as safe as you think due to the threat of Brute Force Attack, attackers from the internet will attempt the following ways to access your data:
![]() | Dictionary-based attack Attackers use social engineering to create cracking dictionaries containing usernames and passwords to improve attack efficiency. |
![]() | Combined attack This method involves a combination of dictionary-based and exhaustion attacks. |
![]() | Exhaustion attack Attackers list all possible account and password combinations and pair them one by one, considering password lengths, numbers, upper and lower case letters, and special characters. This method demands high-performance cracking algorithms and CPU/GPU power. |
The longer the time an attacker has, the higher the chance of successfully combining the correct username and password. Therefore, identifying and detecting Brute Force Attacks quickly is crucial.
How Dataplugs can secure you from a brute force attack?
![]() | Limit the number of allowed login attempts using normal login form or Auth Cookies |
![]() | Delay execution after a failed login attempt (to slow down brute force attack) |
![]() | Option to email the administrator when an IP has been blocked |
![]() | Manually block/unblock and whitelist trusted IP addresses |
![]() | Option to inform user about remaining attempts on login page |
![]() | Show a custom message to blocked users |
FortiGate Firewalls
FortiGate firewalls offer comprehensive security and networking solutions while conserving IT resources through built-in controllers, single-pane-of-glass management, and scalability. The FortiGate 100D and 200B series firewalls, powered by security processors, deliver high firewall throughput and feature multiple integrated 1 GE ports. This combination of performance, port density, and consolidated security makes them an ideal platform for businesses of all sizes.

Consolidated platform for all security and networking services
FortiGate firewalls provide a consolidated platform with a single OS for all security and networking services across all FortiGate platforms. This reduces operating expenses and saves time with a next-generation security platform. With this, you can control thousands of applications, block the latest exploits, and filter web traffic based on millions of real-time URL ratings.
Detect, contain, and block advanced attacks automatically within minutes using the integrated advanced threat protection framework. Address networking needs with extensive routing, switching, WiFi, LAN, and WAN capabilities, and activate all the SPU-boosted features you need on the fastest firewall platform available.
Scalable & efficient firewalls
Dataplugs has chosen FortiGate firewalls for their intelligent and effective network security. Our services include application and user-identity awareness, content security with integrated intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, SSL encryption/decryption, and advanced threat detection and remediation. You can enjoy the unique combination of advanced threat intelligence services, performance, and scalability.