What is CrowdSec?
CrowdSec is a French open-source security platform that turns crowd-powered intelligence into tactical intelligence with actionable blocklists. With 100,000+ active users across 190+ countries sharing 15 million signals daily on aggressive IPs, CrowdSec provides unmatched threat intelligence quality. Unlike blocklists built from honeypots or unreliable third-party sources, CrowdSec data comes from real users, real servers, in real production environments. The platform achieves 0% false positives through unique curation methods including reporter trust scores, machine profiling, and cross-checking data sources. Customers report up to 80% reduction in security alarm volume.
Key Features
- ✓Crowd-powered threat intelligence
- ✓100k+ active users worldwide
- ✓15 million signals shared daily
- ✓0% false positives
- ✓80% reduction in security alarms
- ✓Real-time IP blocklists
- ✓5% daily IP rotation for freshness
- ✓Machine learning curation
- ✓Open-source security agent
- ✓Multi-cloud deployment
- ✓SOC integration
- ✓Community and enterprise tiers
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
CrowdSec is headquartered in Paris, France, operating under EU data protection regulations. The open-source nature means organizations can self-host and audit the security agent. Data shared to the network is anonymized – CrowdSec only collects IP-related signals, not personal data. For organizations concerned about contributing to shared intelligence, local-only modes are available. The platform provides European businesses with crowd-sourced security under EU jurisdiction.
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💰 Pricing
CrowdSec offers a free, open-source community edition with full functionality. Premium blocklists and enterprise features are available for organizations requiring additional capabilities. The community network provides collective defense at no cost.
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