Active Mode Protection
This mode lets you take action on bots in real-time. You can choose from one of the two methods:
This mode lets you take action on bots in real-time. You can choose from one of the two methods:
Take the right action on different categories of bots in real-time by making synchronous calls to ShieldSquare API. This is the recommended mode when taking action at the application or server level. Learn More
Feed-Based Protection The feed-based protection mode enables you to make asynchronous API calls to the ShieldSquare server. The ShieldSquare engine detects bots and sends the Bot Signature Feed to you regularly, to let you take action against bots. This is recommended when taking action at the CDN/WAF level. Learn More
In this mode, an asynchronous call is made to the ShieldSquare API that gives you detailed reports on the type of bot traffic and visibility into various bot activities on your website. Unlike in Active Mode, you will not be able to take realtime preventive action against bots.