WP_FAIL2BAN_EX_WAF

Enable Web Application Firewall.

Default setting: disabled

Premium flavour only

Added in version 5.1.0.


Enables the Web Application Firewall (WAF) functionality. The WAF can operate in three modes:

Mode

Description

on

Full protection: blocks and logs threats

logging

Detection only: logs threats but does not block

off

Disabled: no detection or blocking

Example: Enable WAF in logging mode
/**
 * Enable WAF in logging mode
 */
define('WP_FAIL2BAN_EX_WAF', 'logging');