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Arpwatch vs SSHGuard

A side-by-side look at Arpwatch and SSHGuard. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Arpwatch

Arpwatch

Network & Admin

Arpwatch is an open source software used for monitoring Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) traffic on a computer network. It keeps track of Ethernet/IP address pairings and reports changes, which can help detect certain types of attacks.

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SSHGuard

SSHGuard

Security & Privacy

SSHGuard is an intrusion prevention software for Linux and BSD systems. It works by detecting automated brute force attacks against SSH servers and blocks attackers' IP addresses with advanced firewall rules. It is lightweight, easy to configure, and helps harden SSH servers against attacks.

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