Cloudflare

Cloudflare is a cloud-based service that acts as a reverse proxy between website visitors and a customer's hosting provider, offering a content delivery network (CDN), DDoS protection, web application firewall (WAF), DNS management, and other networking solutions. It improves website speed and protects against cyber threats by caching content on edge servers and filtering malicious traffic. Cloudflare's global network spans over 300 locations, ensuring fast and secure web experiences.

Content Delivery Network (CDN):

Distributes content across global servers to reduce latency and improve load times.

DDoS Protection:

Mitigates distributed denial-of-service attacks by absorbing and filtering malicious traffic.

Web Application Firewall (WAF):

Protects against common web exploits like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.

DNS Management:

Manages domain name system records efficiently to improve speed and security.

SSL/TLS Encryption:

Provides free SSL certificates to secure data transmission.

Cloudflare is for businesses of all sizes looking to optimize web performance, enhance security, and streamline network operations. It helps to secure websites, APIs, and Internet applications. Common use cases include:

Improved Website Speed:

Global caching and optimization reduce latency and load times.

Enhanced Security:

Protection against DDoS attacks, bots, and malicious threats.

Reduced Server Load:

Caching and traffic optimization alleviate pressure on origin servers.

Zero Trust Security:

Enforces authentication and access controls to protect corporate applications and networks.