Sansec
Dutch Magento-aware web application firewall from Sansec in Utrecht, installed as a Composer module inside the store
Quick Overview
| Company | Sansec BV |
|---|---|
| Category | Web Application Firewall |
| Headquarters | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Runs inside your Magento store on your own server; vendor data location not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes: runs inside Magento on your server |
| Main Features | Magento-specific WAF, Composer module, automatic rule updates, runs alongside an existing WAF, malware scanning, Slack alerts, multi-store dashboard |
| Pricing | Per store on Advanced (stores up to 20 million euro online revenue) or Enterprise (up to 50 million euro); amounts not published |
| Best For | Magento and Adobe Commerce merchants who want protection against known Magento attacks |
| Replaces | F5 WAF, Imperva, Cloudflare WAF for Magento stores |
Detailed Review
Sansec Shield is a web application firewall for Magento. The vendor says it targets Magento-specific threats rather than relying on generic rules, runs inside the store as a Composer module, and updates its rules automatically.
The contracting entity is Sansec BV, Wolvenplein 25, 3512 CK Utrecht, the Netherlands (company registration 77165187).
Installation
Shield installs as a Composer module in the store and needs no access to your infrastructure. The vendor says it can run alongside an existing WAF, and that Sansec maintains the protection rules.
Licensing
Shield is part of the Active Protection in the Advanced plan (stores up to 20 million euro in annual online revenue) and the Enterprise plan (up to 50 million euro). A standard license covers a single store identified by its database; actual prices are not published.
Where it fits
It is a narrow tool built for one platform. Merchants on other platforms, or running custom applications beside Magento, need a general WAF as well.
Limitations to Consider
Sansec Shield only protects Magento stores. Prices are not published and larger or multi-store set-ups go through a quote. It runs inside the application, so it cannot absorb volumetric attacks or protect other services on the same infrastructure.
Who Should Use Sansec
Magento merchants and agencies that want vendor-maintained rules for known Magento attacks.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rules specific to Magento
- Installs through Composer, no infrastructure access
- Can sit next to an existing WAF
- Vendor maintains the rules
- Dutch company
Cons
- Magento only
- Prices not published
- No DDoS capacity
- Requires an Advanced or Enterprise license
Alternatives to Sansec
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Frequently Asked Questions
It protects Magento stores against known Magento attacks. The vendor says it can run alongside an existing WAF, so it adds Magento-specific rules rather than replacing general coverage.
The pricing page shows Advanced and Enterprise plans by store revenue tier but no amounts. Larger or multiple stores are quoted.
No. The vendor says it installs as a Composer module in the store and needs no access to your infrastructure.