InMotion Hosting has partnered with Monarx, a leader in website and server security, which delivers robust, malware detection and protection modes to its VPS Hosting and Dedicated Server customers. This partnership enhances security by providing real-time threat detection and elimination.

As cyber threats continue to rise, server security has become crucial for businesses and developers. A 2024 ISACA report indicates that 38% of organizations experienced more cyber attacks over the past year. InMotion Hosting offers Monarx as an additional security option to give customers an extra layer of protection without sacrificing server performance.

What is Monarx?

Monarx is a powerful tool that helps keep websites safe by finding and stopping harmful software, called malware, in real time. Malware can include things like phishing scams, adware, webshells (a way hackers try to control websites), and uploaders (tools hackers use to put harmful files on a site).

Unlike older methods that only look for specific malware “signatures” (or fingerprints), Monarx uses smart technology to look at how files behave. This means it can find even hidden malware that doesn’t leave obvious clues.

Monarx also connects to a large database, which is like a huge library of information about online threats, and it uses special traps, called honeypots, to catch new types of malware. By doing this, Monarx can find and stop new threats across many different websites, helping keep the internet safer for everyone.

Why InMotion Hosting Chose Monarx

InMotion Hosting selected Monarx for its accuracy, ease of use, and powerful real-time threat detection. So far, Monarx has stopped 42 million threats, identified 34.8 million malicious files, and cleaned 7.4 million risky files. This extra protection can potentially safeguard InMotion Hosting’s VPS and Dedicated Server customers from security threats.

“Monarx Security has alleviated many of the challenges we faced with abuse, phishing, and other malicious activities,” says Chase Stricklan, Senior Manager of Data Center Services. “Its advanced detection mechanisms proactively identify and mitigate threats before they escalate, reducing the time our systems team spends on manual interventions. This efficiency has allowed us to reallocate resources toward improving our core infrastructure and services. Overall, Monarx has been instrumental in enhancing our platform’s security posture, increasing trust from our clients and creating a more stable hosting environment.”

Traditional malware detection often flags non-malicious files or misses new threats entirely. Monarx’s behavior-based technology mitigates these risks by offering better protection and even finding files with custom code that might bypass normal security rules. 

Additionally, Monarx protects sites using older PHP versions, allowing site owners the necessary time to upgrade securely. Since over 50% of sites run on older PHP versions, InMotion Hosting chose Monarx to protect customers who rely on these legacy PHP versions.

“We’re committed to delivering high-quality services that simplify our customers’ lives,” said Erik Soroka, Director of IT and DC Operations at InMotion Hosting. “Monarx’s cutting-edge detection technology and proactive protection allow our customers to focus on running their businesses, while Monarx ensures their website security.”

Benefits for VPS Hosting and Dedicated Server Customers

Monarx Security enhances InMotion Hosting’s VPS and Dedicated Server plans by providing the following benefits:

• Proactive Malware Protection: Monarx protects your website from harmful attacks, preventing unauthorized data access and defacement.
• Reduced Risk of Blacklisting: Hacked websites are at risk of being blocked by search engines, like Google, and firewalls. This feature protects your site, preserving search rankings and ensuring uninterrupted visitor access.
• Low Resource Use: Monarx operates with minimal CPU usage, keeping websites fast and responsive during security scans.
• Increased Uptime: Monarx protects your site from threats without slowing it down. As a result, website visitors don’t experience lag or downtime.
• Ease of Use: Monarx’s dashboard lets users quickly view their site’s security status, adjust settings, and see how it protects their website.
• Cost Savings: Monarx saves time and money by taking care of security, so users don’t need to hire developers, worry about hidden hacks, or deal with costly damage after attacks.

Monarx’s most significant advantage lies in its efficient integration with InMotion Hosting’s VPS and Dedicated servers, using only 1/17th of the CPU power required by other solutions.

Monarx “Active Protection” is a paid feature that can be added to a VPS or Dedicated Server plan through the AMP dashboard, and at checkout when customers purchase a Dedicated Server plan.

Through this partnership with Monarx, InMotion Hosting shows its continued commitment to server security and delivering its customers solutions of the highest standard. Monarx’s automated protection safeguards websites from threats without the need for manual intervention. To learn more about adding Monarx Security to your VPS or Dedicated Server, visit our Monarx Security solutions page.

For more information, read our Press Release published on November 18th, 2024.