Cloudflare

Overview

Products and services

• Content Delivery Network
• Distributed Denial of Service protection
• Web Application Firewall
• Managed Domain Name System
• Zero Trust network access
• SSL/TLS certificate management

Business problems addressed

• High website latency and slow page load times
• Vulnerability to cyberattacks like DDoS or SQL injection
• Difficulty managing global infrastructure security
• High costs associated with data egress and bandwidth
• Challenges in securing remote workforce access

Key benefits and capabilities

• Global anycast network infrastructure
• Automated bot management and threat intelligence
• Integrated edge computing platform
• Real-time analytics and traffic logging
• Load balancing for multi-cloud environments
• Instant SSL provisioning and renewal

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of Cloudflare?

Cloudflare functions as an intermediary between a website's server and the internet to optimize performance and filter malicious web traffic.

Does Cloudflare offer a free version?

Yes, Cloudflare provides a free tier for personal websites and small projects that includes basic CDN and security protections.

Does using Cloudflare replace my existing web host?

No, Cloudflare does not host website files itself; it works in conjunction with your existing hosting provider by routing traffic through its network.