Engine Guide
Content: engine-guide_en.txt
Some antivirus programs classify PLUS23.GUARD (plus23.dll) as malicious software (malware or trojan).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The question regarding data handling is justified and remains the responsibility of each individual user.
This issue fundamentally applies to every application installation:
What actions does the software perform in the background and which data is transmitted to the software provider?
PLUS23 creates transparency: Only the data required for the operation of our security engine is stored within your user account (PLUS23.COMMAND). All transmitted data is stored exclusively for operating the security engine and will never be shared with third parties under any circumstances.
PLUS23 creates transparency: Only the data required for the operation of our security engine is stored within your user account (PLUS23.COMMAND). All transmitted data is stored exclusively for operating the security engine and will never be shared with third parties under any circumstances.
PLUS23.ENGINE does not provide 100% protection against all threats.
No security solution can guarantee complete protection against every known or unknown attack method.
PLUS23.ENGINE was developed to detect risks at an early stage, analyze suspicious activities and significantly reduce attacks through modern protection mechanisms, intelligent filters and continuous security updates.
The combination of real-time analysis, server-side monitoring and centralized security management helps protect websites and systems as effectively as possible against current threats.
For a high level of security, we additionally recommend regular updates, secure passwords, backup strategies and a properly configured server environment.
PLUS23.ENGINE was developed to detect risks at an early stage, analyze suspicious activities and significantly reduce attacks through modern protection mechanisms, intelligent filters and continuous security updates.
The combination of real-time analysis, server-side monitoring and centralized security management helps protect websites and systems as effectively as possible against current threats.
For a high level of security, we additionally recommend regular updates, secure passwords, backup strategies and a properly configured server environment.
PLUS23 is based on a server-side security engine
for analyzing and monitoring websites,
applications
and web systems.
The engine analyzes incoming requests, suspicious patterns, known attack techniques as well as unusual activities in real time and can automatically execute corresponding protection measures.
Depending on the selected plan, additional features such as reporting, centralized management, signature updates and advanced security mechanisms are available.
PLUS23 combines local protection mechanisms directly on the target system with centrally managed security components in order to detect risks as early as possible and reduce attacks.
The engine analyzes incoming requests, suspicious patterns, known attack techniques as well as unusual activities in real time and can automatically execute corresponding protection measures.
Depending on the selected plan, additional features such as reporting, centralized management, signature updates and advanced security mechanisms are available.
PLUS23 combines local protection mechanisms directly on the target system with centrally managed security components in order to detect risks as early as possible and reduce attacks.
PLUS23 was developed with a focus on transparency
and minimal data transmission.
Depending on the enabled features, technical information such as security events, status messages, system information or detected threats may be processed.
There is no automatic full transmission of complete website content or databases.
Advanced functions such as reporting, centralized management or security analysis may require additional technical information, which is used exclusively for providing the respective security features.
The exact scope may vary depending on the selected plan and enabled features.
Depending on the enabled features, technical information such as security events, status messages, system information or detected threats may be processed.
There is no automatic full transmission of complete website content or databases.
Advanced functions such as reporting, centralized management or security analysis may require additional technical information, which is used exclusively for providing the respective security features.
The exact scope may vary depending on the selected plan and enabled features.
No.
The reason for alerts generated by some antivirus programs
is the protection of the security software code using an obfuscator —
for both our protection and yours.
The encryption algorithms used
partially contain structures
similar to those used by malware,
which may result in false-positive detections.
Another reason lies in the architecture of PLUS23.GUARD. We use techniques that are also commonly used by ransomware or malware. For example, we optionally encrypt files and texts on your computer and establish connections to our servers and your servers over the internet. Since typical malware works according to similar principles, either existing signatures or heuristic analysis methods may falsely classify PLUS23.GUARD as malicious software.
If your antivirus software reports a warning, you may submit it to sys(at)plus23.org with the subject: VIRUS, including the virus description and an internet link.
Another reason lies in the architecture of PLUS23.GUARD. We use techniques that are also commonly used by ransomware or malware. For example, we optionally encrypt files and texts on your computer and establish connections to our servers and your servers over the internet. Since typical malware works according to similar principles, either existing signatures or heuristic analysis methods may falsely classify PLUS23.GUARD as malicious software.
If your antivirus software reports a warning, you may submit it to sys(at)plus23.org with the subject: VIRUS, including the virus description and an internet link.
The development and deployment of a native desktop application
is carried out in parallel with the planned online version
in order to leverage specific technical advantages.
The desktop application offers advantages
over a purely web-based solution
in terms of performance,
system integration
and the potential processing of sensitive data directly on the local device.
However, it should be noted that the desktop application requires an active internet connection for the use of all functions, especially updates, synchronization or access to backend services. The desktop version therefore provides robustness and specific performance characteristics that currently complement or exceed the web-based solution, even though basic network connectivity is still required.
However, it should be noted that the desktop application requires an active internet connection for the use of all functions, especially updates, synchronization or access to backend services. The desktop version therefore provides robustness and specific performance characteristics that currently complement or exceed the web-based solution, even though basic network connectivity is still required.
In every company,
there is usually one employee responsible
for the company's online presence.
This employee typically has basic administration knowledge
and must install PLUS23.GUARD
in order to use PLUS23.CYBER.SECURITY.
Executives and additional employees can be informed through the WEB interface (SECURITY REPORT). The SECURITY REPORT is available starting from the PREMIUM version. The PREMIUM, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE variants are designed for multiple domains, including subdomains.
Executives and additional employees can be informed through the WEB interface (SECURITY REPORT). The SECURITY REPORT is available starting from the PREMIUM version. The PREMIUM, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE variants are designed for multiple domains, including subdomains.
PLUS23 was designed
to perform security analysis
as resource-efficiently as possible.
Nevertheless, every additional security check may have minor performance impacts depending on server performance, website structure, visitor traffic and enabled features.
The goal of PLUS23 is to provide a balanced ratio between security level and system performance.
Particularly extensive analysis, logging or reporting functions may require additional resources, depending on the system used.
Nevertheless, every additional security check may have minor performance impacts depending on server performance, website structure, visitor traffic and enabled features.
The goal of PLUS23 is to provide a balanced ratio between security level and system performance.
Particularly extensive analysis, logging or reporting functions may require additional resources, depending on the system used.
- Register at PLUS23.COMMAND using a valid email address (Registration)
- Download PLUS23.GUARD
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Install PLUS23.GUARD on your computer
REQUIREMENTS
Windows 8.1, 10 or higher
.NET Core 8 (Windows 11) or install
Minimum 300MB free disk space
Stable internet connection
Webspace including PHP version 7.4 or higher
FTP credentials for your webspace
Valid email address
Basic administration knowledge - Allow your antivirus software to run PLUS23.GUARD
- Allow the execution of PLUS23.GUARD on your computer You may receive the following notification:
- Read our documentation and follow the instructions
"Your PC was protected by Windows"
"Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk."
Confirm Run anyway to continue.
Yes.
PLUS23 can be disabled or removed at any time.
Depending on the installation, used features and system environment, removal may be performed manually or through the provided management functions.
Before making changes to productive systems, we generally recommend creating current backups.
Advanced features or integrations may require additional configuration steps.
Depending on the installation, used features and system environment, removal may be performed manually or through the provided management functions.
Before making changes to productive systems, we generally recommend creating current backups.
Advanced features or integrations may require additional configuration steps.
PLUS23 offers different plans
with graduated features
and performance levels.
BASIC
Basic protection with central security features for smaller projects and beginners.
BASIC PLUS
Extended protection mechanisms and additional security features compared to the BASIC plan.
PREMIUM
Additional analysis, reporting and management functions for advanced security requirements.
BUSINESS
Extended feature set with priority support, advanced management functions and additional options for professional environments.
The exact feature set can always be viewed within the respective plan overview.
BASIC
Basic protection with central security features for smaller projects and beginners.
BASIC PLUS
Extended protection mechanisms and additional security features compared to the BASIC plan.
PREMIUM
Additional analysis, reporting and management functions for advanced security requirements.
BUSINESS
Extended feature set with priority support, advanced management functions and additional options for professional environments.
The exact feature set can always be viewed within the respective plan overview.
The documentation and help sections
were designed as detailed as possible,
allowing many functions
to be understood and configured independently.
General inquiries, improvement suggestions and bug reports can always be submitted through the provided contact options.
The level of support depends on the selected plan:
BASIC
Community and self-service principle without individual technical support.
BASIC PLUS / PREMIUM
Support within available capacities. Technical questions, notices and bug analysis are handled with priority.
BUSINESS
Extended priority support with preferred handling of business-critical requests.
Please note: PLUS23 is an independent project and not a corporation with a 24/7 call center or full-time support team. Therefore, permanent availability or guaranteed response times are not part of the offered services.
Paid support, individual analysis or advanced technical work may — depending on scope and booked plan — be offered separately and billed according to actual effort.
General inquiries, improvement suggestions and bug reports can always be submitted through the provided contact options.
The level of support depends on the selected plan:
BASIC
Community and self-service principle without individual technical support.
BASIC PLUS / PREMIUM
Support within available capacities. Technical questions, notices and bug analysis are handled with priority.
BUSINESS
Extended priority support with preferred handling of business-critical requests.
Please note: PLUS23 is an independent project and not a corporation with a 24/7 call center or full-time support team. Therefore, permanent availability or guaranteed response times are not part of the offered services.
Paid support, individual analysis or advanced technical work may — depending on scope and booked plan — be offered separately and billed according to actual effort.