What AI says about ModSecurity
ModSecurity is an open-source, cross-platform web application firewall module that provides visibility into HTTP(S) traffic and offers a rules language and API to implement advanced protections.
AI calls itopen-source,free,older, signature-based wafs,rigid engines,maximum control,affordable
Since Jul 5Updated Nov 11, 2026Based on 18,556 AI answers
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
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of AI answers about ModSecurity and its rivals · since Jul 5
Based on 18,556 AI answers
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- Google AI Mode<1%
How often AI mentions ModSecurity
of AI answers about ModSecurity and its rivals
- · ChatGPT switched to GPT-6 Luna
Markets where AI mentions ModSecurity
Questions and answers
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- As a cost-conscious organization, which open-source security tools are viable substitutes for commercial products in a small environment?on this questionWazuh shares the lead for mentions with 1 more16%
Excerpts where ModSecurity appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 25, 2026, Google AI Mode ModSecurity paired with an Nginx or Apache reverse proxy substitutes commercial WAF solutions
Google AI ModeSep 5, 2026, Google AI Mode ModSecurity : An open-source WAF engine for Apache, Nginx, and IIS, often paired with the OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS).
ModSecurity in AI answers
Best DDoS/WAF that doesn’t hurt DX?
Sites AI cites
- Leaves ModSecurity out13%
- OWASP WAF Projects (opens in a new tab) · 13%Leaves ModSecurity out
The page AI cites most often when it mentions ModSecurity
Check it mentions ModSecurity and gets the details right.
Brands AI mentions
Mentioned in
- Cloudflare11%
- Google Cloud10%
- Wazuh2%
- Tenable Nessus1%
- OpenVAS1%
