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Ensnare

BSD-2-ClauseRuby

A Ruby on Rails gem plugin for deploying a malicious behavior detection and response honeypot in under ten minutes.

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68 stars12 forks0 contributors

Overview

Ensnare is a Ruby on Rails gem plugin designed to quickly configure and deploy a basic malicious behavior detection and response scheme. It helps protect web applications by enticing and responding to attackers through configurable traps and responses.

Key Features

  • Honey Traps — Entice malicious users with deceptive elements to detect unauthorized activity.
  • Trap Responses — Configurable responses to confuse, delay, or stop attackers upon detection.
  • Dashboard — Provides a web interface to monitor violations and manage the honeypot.
  • Easy Integration — Designed for quick setup within existing Ruby on Rails applications.

Philosophy

Ensnare emphasizes simplicity and speed, enabling developers to deploy a defensive honeypot layer with minimal configuration time.

Quick Stats

Stars68
Forks12
Contributors0
Open Issues3
Last commit9 years ago
CreatedSince 2014

Tags

#honeypot#web-security#malware-detection#ruby-gem#security#intrusion-detection#rails-plugin#ruby-on-rails

Built With

R
Ruby
R
Ruby on Rails

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