# Cybersecurity for SMBs — server hardening, WAF, pentest | RootCore LLC

> Server hardening, WAF configuration, e-mail authentication, penetration testing and 24/7 AI monitoring from one team. Free security audit, answer within 24 hours.

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/
Updated: 2026-08-27

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# We do not patch systems. We make them unbreakable.

RootCore LLC is a US cybersecurity company. We build server protection, infrastructure security and attack-resistant websites — with our own artificial intelligence, real-time threat monitoring, without interruption.

- 14,000+ — Systems examined
- 24/7 — Real-time monitoring
- 0 — Successful breaches at protected clients
- <90 s — Average response time

## Most cyberattacks today are automated

It is not people but software that looks for and attacks vulnerable systems — indiscriminately. The size or traffic of a website does not matter: if there is a vulnerability, they will find it.

Most businesses face this only when it is already too late: stolen customer data, compromised e-mail accounts, a website taken down, a Google blacklist. The damage is not only financial — customer trust disappears in moments, and that is the hardest thing to win back.

RootCore does not react afterwards. We build systems that cannot be broken into — and that detect every attempt before any damage is done.

## Full-stack protection from one team

We do not sell a single product. We protect every layer of the infrastructure — from the server to the browser, from network traffic to the e-mail system. Every area has its own page, with the details and the common questions.

### Server protection

Military-grade server hardening. Every unnecessary service closed, every access logged, every anomaly alerted.

- Kernel-level hardening
- Firewall rule set
- SSH hardening
- Automated security updates
- Intrusion detection (IDS/IPS)

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/server-security/

### WAF configuration

A WAF on its own protects you from nothing. The protection is in the configuration — on Cloudflare, Imperva, Sucuri and AWS WAF.

- Custom rule set
- Full OWASP Top 10 coverage
- False positive monitoring
- Geo-blocking, bot detection
- API-level protection

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/waf-configuration/

### E-mail security

E-mail is the most common attack vector. If someone can send mail in your name, your customers’ trust is at stake.

- SPF, DKIM, DMARC
- Phishing protection
- Authentication chain audit
- Domain spoofing prevention
- Deliverability monitoring

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/email-security/

### Penetration testing

A full security assessment that finds the weak points — before someone else does. From the outside and from the inside.

- Vulnerability assessment
- Ethical hacking
- Configuration review
- Detailed report
- Verification retest

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/penetration-testing/

### AI Watchdog system

Our in-house, AI-based threat monitoring system watches the protected infrastructure around the clock.

- Real-time anomaly detection
- Automatic response
- Immediate alerting
- Forensic audit trail
- Weekly report

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/ai-watchdog/

### Stripe payment protection

With default Stripe settings a card testing attack goes straight through. We review your Radar rules and block lists.

- Radar rule audit
- Card testing protection
- 3D Secure configuration
- Chargeback prevention
- Continuous monitoring

Page: https://cyber-security.rootcr.com/en/stripe-audit/

## Web Application Firewall

A WAF on its own protects you from nothing. The protection is in the configuration — and we know exactly how it is done.

The Web Application Firewall is the layer that sits between your web application and the internet. It filters malicious traffic and blocks SQL injection, XSS and the rest of the OWASP Top 10 — but only if it is configured correctly. Default settings protect almost nothing.

RootCore works with the leading WAF platforms every day. We do not just switch them on — we tailor, tune and maintain the custom rule sets continuously.

- Custom WAF rule design and implementation
- Full OWASP Top 10 coverage — SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, RCE
- Continuous rule updates and false positive monitoring
- Geo-blocking, IP reputation filtering, bot detection
- API-level protection — rate limiting, payload validation
- Monthly WAF performance report with tuning recommendations

- **Cloudflare** — Enterprise WAF configuration, custom rule sets, Workers integration, Managed Ruleset tuning
- **Imperva** — Enterprise WAF deployment and management, DDoS protection, API security layer, custom policies
- **Sucuri** — WordPress and CMS-specific WAF protection, malware cleanup, virtual patching, blacklist monitoring
- **AWS WAF** — Cloud-native rule sets, ALB/CloudFront integration, custom rule groups, automated responses

## AI Watchdog — artificial intelligence on defence

Traditional security systems raise an alarm once something has gone wrong. Ours prevents it from going wrong.

The RootCore AI Watchdog is an in-house, AI-based monitoring system that analyses server traffic, system logs, network activity and user behaviour every second. If anything deviates from the norm — an unusual login attempt, a request from an unknown IP, a suspicious file change — the system acts immediately.

- Second-by-second traffic analysis and pattern recognition
- Automatic responses without human intervention
- Private threat intelligence feeds
- Zero-day protection
- Continuous, automated updates
- Zero tolerance for false positives
- Detailed weekly security report

## Why RootCore and not the others?

| | RootCore | Traditional IT | Hosting provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-house AI watchdog system | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 24/7 real-time monitoring | ✓ | Office hours | Basic |
| Penetration testing | ✓ | Subcontracted | ✕ |
| Automatic threat handling | <90 s | Hours | Ticket-based |
| Server hardening | Military-grade | Basic | None |
| E-mail authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) | Complete | Partial | Basic SPF |
| Security audit report | Weekly | Yearly | None |
| Post-incident forensics | ✓ | Limited | ✕ |
| Zero-day protection (private intel) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |

## Four steps to an unbreakable system

1. **Security audit** — A full assessment: server, network, website, e-mail, access. We map the weak points — from the outside and from the inside.
2. **Hardening** — Fixing the vulnerabilities found, hardening the system, building security layers, closing off access.
3. **Watchdog deployment** — Deploying the AI watchdog on the server. Real-time monitoring, automatic threat handling, alerting chain configured.
4. **Continuous defence** — 24/7 monitoring, weekly security reports, regular retesting. Protection is not a one-off project — it is continuous work.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why do I need a security provider if I already have a hosting provider?

Your hosting provider supplies the infrastructure — the server, the network, the power. Protecting your website, your data and your systems is not their responsibility. A hosting company does not watch whether someone is breaking into your WordPress site, does not configure your e-mail authentication and does not run penetration tests. These are two entirely different services.

### What is the AI Watchdog system and how does it work?

The RootCore AI Watchdog is an in-house, AI-based monitoring system. It analyses server traffic, system logs and network activity in real time. If anything deviates from the norm — an unusual login, an unknown IP, a suspicious file change — the system acts automatically within seconds: it blocks the threat, alerts our team and logs the event.

### How is it possible that you know about zero-day threats earlier?

We have direct access to private threat intelligence networks, CVE early disclosure programmes and international vulnerability-sharing communities. These closed channels let us learn about vulnerabilities hours or days before public disclosure and prepare our clients’ systems.

### How long does the security audit take?

You receive the result of the free security audit within 24 hours. It covers the basic security assessment of the website, the server and the e-mail system. A full, in-depth penetration test and infrastructure audit takes 3–7 working days depending on the complexity of the system.

### What size of business do you work with?

Everyone from sole traders to large enterprises. Cyberattacks do not select by size — an automated bot does not care whether it is attacking a one-person business or a multinational. Protection is for everyone, and we adapt the service to the system at hand.

### What does an “unbreakable” system mean? Does such a thing exist?

There is no such thing as 100% security — anyone claiming otherwise is not telling the truth. What we build are systems where the cost of an attack exceeds the potential gain, where every attempt is detected immediately, and where automatic responses prevent the breach. The goal is not that nobody tries — it is that nobody succeeds.

### What am I committed to after the free audit?

Nothing. The free security audit really is free — no hidden cost, no contract obligation, no automatic renewal. You get the report and you decide whether you want help fixing what it found.

## Request a free security audit

Fill in the form and we will prepare your security report within 24 hours — free of charge, with no obligation. Before you write: you will get a personal answer within 24 hours, not a newsletter and not a sales rep. If you do not need a security provider for the job, we will tell you that too.

Contact: info@rootcr.com