Active Mode Protection
This mode lets you take action on bots in real-time. You can choose from one of these three methods:
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This mode lets you take action on bots in real-time. You can choose from one of these three methods:
Take the right action on different categories of bots in real-time by making synchronous calls to ShieldSquare’s API. This is the recommended mode when taking action at the application or server level. Learn More
Feed-Based Protection 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
JavaScript-based Cookie Flagging JavaScript-based cookie flagging approach verifies the traffic when pages load. The approach is particularly useful for pre-bid filtering and ad verification. JS Tag integration allows you to block invalid traffic, and also take custom actions.
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 real-time preventive action against bots.