Cloudflare

Cloudflare is a leading Internet infrastructure company that provides a suite of services focused on speed, security, and reliability. At its core, Cloudflare operates a vast global network that accelerates web content delivery using a content delivery network (CDN) and intelligently routes traffic to optimize performance.

Beyond performance, Cloudflare offers robust security features: it protects websites from DDoS attacks, malicious bots, and other common online threats through its reverse‑proxy architecture and Web Application Firewall (WAF).

Cloudflare is more than just a CDN and firewall — it also provides edge computing capabilities. Developers can run code at the edge with Cloudflare Workers, build serverless applications, and use global data storage, bringing computation closer to users.

On the networking side, Cloudflare includes DNS services with built-in performance and privacy optimizations, helping maintain fast response times while reducing risks.

The company began with a mission to help build a better Internet, and today it powers millions of web properties across more than 330 cities worldwide. It supports both small websites with a generous free tier and large enterprises with advanced security, performance, and edge‑computing needs.

Cloudflare’s continuous innovation, like post-quantum cryptography and new ways to monetize bot traffic, underlines its mission to make the Internet safer, faster, and more accessible for everyone.