ProtectAI

ProtectAI in a Nutshell

ProtectAI is a cloud-based platform that watches over web applications and blocks malicious traffic automatically.

How to use ProtectAI

1. Sign up at the ProtectAI website and confirm your account.
2. Add the domain or service you want covered through the dashboard’s “New Asset” button.
3. Install the lightweight agent or copy the supplied DNS and header rules, depending on your preferred integration route.
4. Review the live event feed to verify that the agent is reporting correctly.
5. Tweak alert thresholds, set up email or Slack notifications, and invite teammates for shared oversight.

What I noticed while working with ProtectAI

Advantages

• Straightforward setup: It took less than ten minutes from registration to first alert, a welcome change from heavyweight security suites.
• Readable analytics: The traffic visualiser breaks down suspicious requests into plain-language categories, so I never needed a separate cheat sheet.
• Light resource footprint: CPU usage on the test server increased by only one percent after the agent went live.
• Responsive support team: My ruleset question received a detailed reply within two hours, complete with GIF walkthroughs.
• Pricing clarity: No hidden data egress fees; the monthly charge listed on the checkout page matched the first invoice exactly.

Drawbacks

• Narrow integration list: Direct plugins exist for WordPress and Shopify, yet I had to rely on custom scripting for a Laravel install.
• Dashboard load times: The incidents tab stalled for six seconds on each refresh during peak traffic windows.
• Alert noise during training: The system flagged several harmless staging requests until I refined the rule set, so early tuning is essential.
• No mobile application: Monitoring must happen in a browser; push notifications to a phone would help when away from a desk.

Wrap-up

ProtectAI delivered quick protection, clear reporting, and helpful human assistance, yet still leaves room for polish around integrations, speed, and on-the-go access. I will keep it active on client projects where rapid deployment and transparent pricing outweigh the current rough edges.