SiteLock DDoS Protection
DDoS protection software
Web security software
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$11.99 per site per month
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What is SiteLock DDoS Protection
SiteLock DDoS Protection is a managed service designed to detect and mitigate distributed denial-of-service attacks against websites and internet-facing applications. It is typically used by small to mid-sized businesses and hosting customers that want DDoS mitigation without operating their own network security infrastructure. The service is commonly delivered through DNS or reverse-proxy style traffic routing and is positioned as part of a broader website security offering that can include malware scanning and web application protection.
Managed mitigation for SMBs
The product is packaged as a managed service, which reduces the need for in-house DDoS expertise and 24/7 monitoring. This fits organizations that want a simpler operational model than building and tuning their own mitigation stack. It is often sold through hosting and domain providers, which can simplify procurement and deployment for those customers.
Website-focused security bundle
SiteLock commonly pairs DDoS protection with adjacent website security capabilities such as malware scanning and remediation workflows. This can reduce the number of separate tools needed for basic web security hygiene. For teams with limited security staffing, a bundled approach can be easier to manage than assembling multiple point solutions.
Designed for web traffic
The service is oriented toward protecting HTTP/HTTPS workloads and typical website attack patterns. This aligns with common use cases like protecting marketing sites, e-commerce storefronts, and small application portals. For organizations primarily concerned with web-layer availability, this focus can be more practical than broader, network-wide platforms.
Less control than self-managed
As a managed service, customers typically have less granular control over mitigation policies, routing, and tuning than they would with self-managed load balancers or dedicated DDoS appliances. Advanced customization, detailed traffic engineering, and bespoke rule sets may be limited. This can be a constraint for organizations with complex application delivery requirements.
Enterprise features may be limited
Compared with larger application security and performance platforms, the offering may provide fewer advanced capabilities such as deep bot management, extensive API security controls, or highly customizable WAF policy frameworks. Reporting depth and telemetry access can also be more limited depending on plan and channel partner. Larger enterprises may require additional tools to meet governance and security operations needs.
Dependency on routing changes
DDoS protection services commonly require DNS changes or traffic to be routed through the provider’s network, which can introduce deployment coordination and potential troubleshooting complexity. If the service is delivered via a hosting partner, support workflows and escalation paths may vary. Organizations with strict change-control processes may find rollout slower than expected.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price (per site) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $199 per year (or $19.99 per month) for 1 site | Daily site scanning, automatic malware removal (no expert team removal), website backup up to 2GB, code & DB scanning. Note: Basic does NOT include CDN/WAF nor DDoS protection. |
| Pro (Most popular) | $299 per year (or $29.99 per month) for 1 site | Includes everything in Basic plus CDN & Web Application Firewall (WAF), automatic CMS patching, up to 5GB daily backup, and DDoS protection (SiteLock identifies/mitigates up to 1 Gbps for Layer 3/4 attacks). |
| Business | $449 per year (or $44.99 per month) for 1 site | All Pro features plus higher support SLAs, larger backups (up to 10GB), WAF/CDN power-user & e-commerce controls (custom WAF rules, PCI reporting), and DDoS protection. |
Notes on volume pricing/discounts (official): SiteLock publishes per-site discounted pricing as site count increases (2+, 5+, 10+, 25+, 50+, 100+). Example per-site prices shown on the vendor’s volume pricing page: Basic 1-site = $199/yr ($19.99/mo); Basic 100+ = $119.40/yr ($11.99/mo). Equivalent graduated discounts apply to Pro and Business tiers. See SiteLock volume pricing for full table.
Seller details
SiteLock LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
2008
Private
https://www.sitelock.com/
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