cWatch

Frequently asked questions

• What is Comodo cWatch?

  Comodo cWatch is a fully managed website security solution that protects against cyber threats using a combination of a Web Application Firewall (WAF), malware monitoring, DDoS protection, and a Security Operations Center (SOC).

   

• Who should use cWatch?

  Website owners (e-commerce, blogs, portfolios)

  Web developers and agencies

  Hosting providers

  Businesses with compliance or uptime requirements

• Is cWatch a firewall or antivirus?

  It’s more than that—it includes a WAF, malware scanner, content delivery network (CDN), and real-time monitoring via SOC experts.

• What does cWatch protect against?

  Malware & viruses

  SQL injection

  Cross-site scripting (XSS)

  Zero-day vulnerabilities

  Brute force attacks

  Blacklisting from Google

• Does it include a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?

  Yes. The cWatch WAF is PCI DSS-compliant and filters all incoming traffic to your website, blocking malicious requests.

• Does cWatch include malware removal?

  Yes. It includes automatic malware detection and removal, with manual cleanup by security experts if needed.

• Is DDoS protection included?

  Yes. cWatch uses a CDN with layer 3–7 DDoS mitigation to keep your website online under attack.

• Is it easy to install?

  Yes. Most websites integrate with cWatch by updating their DNS or CDN settings, and installation support is provided.

• Does cWatch work with all hosting providers?

  Yes. It works with shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).

• Will it slow down my website?

  No. The built-in Content Delivery Network (CDN) actually improves site speed by caching and delivering content from servers closest to your visitors.

• Does it help with SEO?

  Yes. cWatch helps your SEO by:

  Removing malware

  Avoiding blacklists

  Improving site speed (via CDN)

• Can cWatch remove a Google blacklist?

  Yes. If your website is blacklisted, cWatch will clean the malware and request a review from Google to delist it.

• How often is my website scanned?

  Scanning frequency depends on your plan—daily or real-time scanning is available in higher tiers.

• Can I get alerts for suspicious activity?

  Yes. You’ll get instant alerts via email or dashboard when suspicious behavior is detected.

• Can I cancel anytime?

  Yes. Plans are subscription-based and can be cancelled or changed as needed.

• Does cWatch replace my antivirus or SSL certificate?

  No. It complements your existing tools. You still need an SSL certificate for HTTPS and endpoint antivirus for your devices.