Hoop

Hoop is the only access gateway that combines infrastructure access control with automatic data masking, enabling organizations to secure database connections, server access, and API calls without sacrificing developer productivity. As security teams struggle with overly permissive access policies, slow approval workflows, and compliance requirements, Hoop provides a unified solution that intercepts connections at the protocol layer, automatically masking sensitive data and enforcing access policies in real-time. Backed by Y Combinator, Valor, and other investors, Hoop has been deployed by over 200 organizations globally who need to balance security requirements with operational efficiency. The open-source, MIT-licensed platform integrates with existing identity providers, collaboration tools, and infrastructure, making it practical to implement zero standing privileges and comprehensive audit trails.

Common Use Cases

Platform engineering teams deploy Hoop to provide developers with self-service database access while automatically masking PII, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data in query results, eliminating the need for manual data redaction or complex access request processes. Security and compliance teams use Hoop's audit trails to demonstrate database access controls for SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS audits, with session recordings providing complete visibility into who accessed what data and when. DevOps teams implement Hoop as a VPN-free SSH gateway, enabling secure server access from anywhere with just-in-time approval workflows that notify on-call engineers via Slack or Teams when production access is requested. Database administrators use Hoop's guardrails to prevent accidental data deletion or destructive queries, blocking dangerous operations like DROP TABLE or DELETE without WHERE clauses before they execute.

Key Features

• AI-powered data masking that automatically detects and hides sensitive information at the protocol layer
• Sub-5ms latency with no performance impact on database queries or SSH sessions
• Support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, SSH, Kubernetes, and HTTP APIs
• Just-in-Time Reviews for real-time approval workflows via Slack or Microsoft Teams
• Comprehensive audit trails with session recording for compliance requirements
• Guardrails that block risky commands and queries before execution
• Integration with identity providers for SSO and centralized user management
• Runbooks for templated operational automation through Git-based workflows
• Secrets management integration for dynamic credentials without exposure
• Context-aware detection distinguishing sensitive data from similar patterns
• Multi-language support for data masking across international datasets
• Native client compatibility with existing database tools and SSH clients
• Time-based access sessions with configurable expiration policies

Why deploy Hoop on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Hoop on Hostinger VPS provides a centralized access gateway for all your infrastructure without the complexity and cost of managed security platforms. With dedicated VPS resources, Hoop handles database connections and SSH sessions with consistent sub-5ms latency, ensuring security controls don't impact developer productivity. Self-hosting Hoop means complete control over access policies, audit logs, and sensitive data masking rules, meeting data residency requirements and eliminating concerns about sending query results through third-party services. The PostgreSQL database provides reliable storage for audit trails and session recordings, while the Microsoft Presidio integration delivers ML-powered data loss prevention without requiring external API calls. For organizations building compliance-ready infrastructure, managing remote team access, or implementing zero trust security models, Hoop on VPS delivers enterprise-grade access controls with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of self-hosted infrastructure.