SWAG (Secure Web Application Gateway)

SWAG (Secure Web Application Gateway) is a comprehensive Docker container that combines Nginx, PHP, automatic SSL certificate management, and intrusion prevention into a single, easy-to-deploy solution. It's designed to provide secure web hosting with minimal configuration while maintaining enterprise-grade security features.

Key Features

• Integrated Web Server:

  • High-performance Nginx web server
  • PHP support with multiple versions
  • Static file serving optimization
  • Virtual hosting capabilities
  • Custom Nginx configuration support
  • Modern web standards compliance

• Automatic SSL Management:

  • Let's Encrypt certificate automation
  • Automatic certificate renewal
  • Wildcard certificate support
  • Custom SSL certificate integration
  • SSL/TLS termination
  • Modern cipher suite support

• Reverse Proxy Capabilities:

  • HTTP and HTTPS proxying
  • Load balancing across backends
  • WebSocket proxying support
  • Custom header manipulation
  • Path-based routing and rewriting
  • Upstream health monitoring

• Built-in Security:

  • fail2ban integration for intrusion prevention
  • Automatic IP blocking for suspicious activity
  • Rate limiting and request throttling
  • Security header configuration
  • DDoS protection mechanisms
  • Vulnerability scanning protection

• Easy Configuration:

  • Pre-configured security settings
  • Template-based configuration
  • Environment variable configuration
  • Docker Compose integration
  • Sample configurations included
  • Community-contributed configs

• Monitoring & Logging:

  • Comprehensive access logging
  • Error logging and analysis
  • Security event logging
  • Performance monitoring
  • Health check endpoints
  • Log rotation and management

• Docker Integration:

  • Single container deployment
  • Docker Compose support
  • Volume mapping for persistence
  • Environment-based configuration
  • Multi-architecture support
  • LinuxServer.io maintained

Technical Specifications

• Base: Nginx + PHP + Certbot + fail2ban
• Deployment: Docker containers
• Protocols: HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, HTTPS
• License: GPL-3.0
• Platforms: Linux, Docker
• Maintainer: LinuxServer.io

Use Cases

• Secure Web Hosting: Hosting websites with automatic SSL and security
• Reverse Proxy Gateway: Secure gateway for internal applications
• Development Environments: Secure development and staging environments
• Small Business: Complete web hosting solution for small businesses
• Home Lab: Secure access to home lab services
• Self-hosted Applications: Secure frontend for self-hosted services

Unique Advantages

• All-in-One Solution: Complete web gateway in a single container
• Security by Default: Built-in security features and best practices
• Automatic SSL: Hassle-free Let's Encrypt certificate management
• Community Maintained: Supported by LinuxServer.io community
• Easy Deployment: Simple Docker deployment with minimal configuration
• Production Ready: Enterprise-grade features in an easy-to-use package

Based on the SWAG GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a comprehensive, secure web hosting solution that combines the power of Nginx with automatic SSL management and intrusion prevention, making it ideal for users who want enterprise-grade security without the complexity of managing multiple services.