Origin Shield Configuration
Origin Shield is an intelligent security layer that acts as an advanced firewall between CDNs and origin servers, providing comprehensive protection, traffic optimization, and security controls for enterprise web infrastructure.
Origin Shield architecture showing traffic flow from CDNs through security layers to origin servers
Current Service Status
Important: Origin Shield requires proper region configuration matching your origin server location for optimal performance and security effectiveness
Quick Start
For Basic Origin Protection Setup
- Configure WAF Region - Set geographical location matching your origin
WAF region selection interface with global location options
- Set Access Control Rules - Define IP and geographic access policies
Basic access control configuration with allowlist/blocklist options
- Enable Bot Management - Activate automated bot detection and filtering
- Configure Firewall Rules - Set up custom security rules for your environment
Key Features
- Intelligent traffic filtering with sub-5ms latency impact
- Advanced bot management with ML-based detection
- Comprehensive DDoS protection up to 2Tbps capacity
- Custom firewall rules with real-time threat intelligence
- API protection with rate limiting and anomaly detection
Management Sections
Access & Security Control
Comprehensive access management and geographic traffic control capabilities.
- Access Control Configuration - IP allowlists, blocklists, and geographic restrictions
- Bot Management - Automated bot detection, classification, and mitigation
- Account Protection - Account takeover prevention and user behavior analysis
Rule Management
Advanced firewall and security rule configuration for custom protection policies.
- Custom Firewall Rules - Create and manage custom security rules
- CRS Rules Management - OWASP Core Rule Set configuration and management
- HTTP Header Controls - Header rewriting and manipulation rules
Regional Infrastructure
Geographic configuration and infrastructure optimization for global deployments.
- WAF Region Configuration - Set optimal geographic processing locations
- Origin Rules - Configure routing and response behavior
- Performance Optimization - Regional caching and acceleration settings
API & Application Protection
Specialized protection for APIs and application endpoints against automated threats.
- API Endpoint Protection - Rate limiting and anomaly detection
- Application Security - Application-specific security policies
- Threat Intelligence - Real-time security intelligence integration
Technical Architecture
Origin Shield Protection Layers
Origin Shield implements multiple security layers for comprehensive protection:
Layer 1: Traffic Analysis
- Real-time traffic pattern analysis with ML-based anomaly detection
- Geographic and ISP-based traffic classification
- Automated threat scoring and risk assessment
Layer 2: Access Control
- IP-based allowlist/blocklist enforcement with real-time updates
- Geographic access restrictions with country-level granularity
- Device fingerprinting and behavioral analysis
Layer 3: Bot Management
- Advanced bot detection using behavioral analysis and machine learning
- Bot classification: Good bots (search engines), Bad bots (scrapers), Unknown bots
- Challenge mechanisms: CAPTCHA, JavaScript challenges, proof-of-work
Layer 4: Application Security
- Custom firewall rules with advanced pattern matching
- OWASP CRS integration with regular rule updates
- API protection with rate limiting and endpoint-specific policies
Performance Specifications
- Processing Latency: <5ms additional latency per request
- Throughput Capacity: >1M requests/second per region
- Rule Processing: >10,000 custom rules with real-time evaluation
- DDoS Protection: Up to 2Tbps volumetric attack mitigation
- Global Coverage: 40+ PoPs worldwide with sub-50ms response times
Functional Components
| Component | Description | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| WAF Region | Geographic processing location configuration | Performance optimization, compliance requirements |
| Access Control | IP and geographic access management | Allowlists, blocklists, country restrictions |
| Bot Management | Automated traffic classification and control | ML-based detection, challenge mechanisms |
| Firewall Rules | Custom security rule engine | Pattern matching, threat intelligence integration |
| CRS Rules | OWASP Core Rule Set implementation | Standard security policies, regular updates |
| API Protection | Specialized API endpoint security | Rate limiting, anomaly detection, endpoint policies |
Getting Support
Security Configuration: Access VNIS security experts for Origin Shield setup and optimization guidance
Threat Response: 24/7 security operations center for incident response and threat mitigation
Performance Optimization: Dedicated support for Origin Shield performance tuning and regional configuration
Documentation Hub: Visit VNIS Security Documentation for comprehensive security implementation guides