B.A.I

So, I finally moved from strongbox to proxypass 2 weeks ago.

why? : moving to a new host => i got an old strongbox version => strongbox issue on the new server=> nobody from bettercgi answered my emails/requests/update order => time to find an alternative.

First of all, proxypass support is totally great, fast and reliable.
They scheduled an install time with my server admin easily and all went fine.
It took 4 days (it could have taken less: i ordered a friday night, my admin server wanted to monitor what they were doing. If i had sent them temp ssh access to the server right after they asked for it, it could have been installed in few hours)

Once it's done, they send you plenty of information regarding the software, the install and how to get started.

I had questions which were answered in few hours. Each time, They sent me a very (i mean VERY VERY) detailed explanation .

They even contacted me because they were thinking of a problem after visiting my website which was still using stongbox and not their software they just intsalled. (i still had not changed the dns at that time).

About the software itself :

it's seems to be a fine protection system. But I need more time to test its effectiveness. it looks promising.

As you may not know, proxypass is an apache module, which means it doesn't protect only one site, it protects all your server. It guards as many sites/areas as you want (members, admin, back office) without any additionnal setup/conf or fee.

it allows you to setup rules about download volumes, number of connections etc...(strongbox doesn't do that, you have to purchase throttle box, i believe)

The admin panel to manage blocks(IPs or usernames) is clean and simple, they could add some basic features though.

Until now, i'm more than happy. Especially because when i shoot an email to the support, i'm sure someone will answer it fast and nicely (even if i ask for silly things).

To my mind, proxypass is worth a try.