---
canonical: "https://www.softatlas.io/crowdsec/products/crowdsec-security-engine"
name: "CrowdSec Security Engine"
provider: "CrowdSec"
category: "Security & Compliance / Network Security / Firewalls & Network Security"
review_count: 0
format: "CORE_PRODUCT"
ai_powered: false
launched: 2020
website: "https://www.crowdsec.net/security-engine"
updated: "2026-10-30"
---

# CrowdSec Security Engine

By [CrowdSec](/crowdsec.md)

Free, open-source intrusion detection and prevention engine that analyzes logs and requests to detect attacks and blocks malicious IPs through remediation components.

## Features
- Detect attacks by analyzing logs and requests
- Block malicious IPs with remediation components
- Protect web applications with a WAF component
- Share attack signals with the community
- Deploy on Linux, Docker and Kubernetes

## Built for
DEVELOPERS, OPERATIONS

Source: https://www.softatlas.io/crowdsec/products/crowdsec-security-engine