IPBan Pro offers significant improvements over the free IPBan version, namely:
– Shared failed logins and bans. All your machines work together to instantly block attackers from your entire network.
– Common user names from multiple attackers aggregate to block all attackers of that user name.
– Auto whitelist successful login option.
– High performance Windows Filtering Platform or WinDivert firewall options. Handle a million ip addresses easily.
– GUI to configure all settings.
– GUI to monitor attacks, firewall packets and resource usage (CPU, RAM, DISK, etc.) for all your machines.
– Country block functions, including invert option (allow only your selected countries, block everything else).
– API key allows using naughty, recent and other lists for further up front protection.
– Console application installer with interactive or automated install modes.
– Fanatical customer support at no extra cost.
– Assistance integrating with additional event viewer or log files at no extra cost.