blog: GraphQL Protect

website/pages/blog/announcing-graphql-protect.mdx

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+---
+title: Announcing GraphQL Protect - Secure any GraphQL API with ease
+authors: [ldebruijn]
+tags: [graphql, server, security, graphql-protect]
+date: 2024-01-30
+description:
+  GraphQL Protect helps you maintain a secure, reliable and trustworthy API without needing to worry
+  about the details
+image: /blog-assets/announcing-graphql-protect/cover.jpeg
+thumbnail: /blog-assets/announcing-graphql-protect/cover.jpeg
+---
+
+In the dynamic landscape of customer facing development, GraphQL has proven its place as a powerful
+query language for APIs, providing developers with flexibility and efficiency. However, as the
+popularity of GraphQL continues to rise, so does the importance of securing your APIs against
+potential threats.
+
+Enter [GraphQL Protect](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect), a robust security sidecar
+designed to fortify your GraphQL APIs and ensure airtight protection against common vulnerabilities.
+
+## 🚀 Why GraphQL Protect?
+
+GraphQL is an amazingly powerful technology. Sadly, potential abusers think so too. There are a
+variety of ways your GraphQL API is vulnerable to abuse, including Denial of Service Attacks, Server
+Overloading, Brute Force attacks, Heap Overflows and more.
+
+[GraphQL Protect](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect) helps you maintain a secure,
+reliable and trustworthy API without needing to worry about the details. Simply run it in front of
+your existing GraphQL API and thanks to well-defined defaults, you can be protected in a matter of
+minutes.
+
+## 🛡️ Security for everyone!
+
+GraphQL Protect is designed with a straightforward goal in mind: Making GraphQL server security dead
+simple. Acting as a sidecar to your GraphQL API,
+[GraphQL Protect](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect) seamlessly integrates with any
+GraphQL implementation, no matter your tech stack.
+
+Additionally, dive into detailed configuration options for full control over your security measures.
+No frills, just solid protection.
+
+## 🖥️ Getting Started:
+
+[Getting started](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect?tab=readme-ov-file#installation) with
+GraphQL Protect is a breeze. Just fire up the container, direct it to your existing GraphQL API, and
+ensure that all your traffic flows through
+[GraphQL Protect](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect) before reaching your API. It's that
+straightforward.
+
+```shell
+docker pull ghcr.io/ldebruijn/graphql-protect:latest
+docker run -p 8080:8080 -v $(pwd)/protect.yml:/app/protect.yml -v $(pwd)/schema.graphql:/app/schema.graphql ghcr.io/ldebruijn/graphql-protect:latest
+```
+
+Or check out the
+[run documentation](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect/blob/main/docs/README.md#run) for
+more information.
+
+## 📖 Intuitive Configuration
+
+Configuring security measures should be straightforward. GraphQL Protect offers
+[simple and intuitive configuration](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect/blob/main/docs/configuration.md)
+for each protection, allowing you to tailor security settings to the specific needs of your GraphQL
+API. With a few lines of code, you can enhance your API's defenses without unnecessary complexity.
+
+## ✅ Conclusion
+
+As the need for robust security measures in GraphQL APIs becomes increasingly crucial,
+[GraphQL Protect](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect) stands out as a reliable and
+effective solution. By seamlessly running this solution in front of your GraphQL server, you can
+safeguard your application against a variety of potential threats, ensuring a secure and trustworthy
+API for your users.
+
+Don't compromise on security – fortify your GraphQL APIs with
+[GraphQL Protect](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect) today. Visit the
+[GitHub repository](https://github.com/ldebruijn/graphql-protect) to explore the features,
+documentation, and community support that make this solution an indispensable tool in your security
+toolkit.

website/ui/authors.ts

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     link: 'https://twitter.com/NoheHf',
     github: 'nohehf',
   },
+  ldebruijn: {
+    name: 'Lars de Bruijn',
+    link: 'https://github.com/ldebruijn',
+    github: 'ldebruijn',
+  },
 };