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Company Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.



Company Overview



  • Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

  • Mission of the Company: To help build a better Internet through security, reliability, and efficiency.

  • Founded: 2009 by Matthew Prince, Lee Holloway, and Michelle Zatlyn.

  • Key People:

  • Matthew Prince - Co-Founder and CEO

  • Michelle Zatlyn - Co-Founder and COO

  • Lee Holloway - Co-Founder

  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA

  • Number of Employees: Approximately 3,200 as of the latest available data.

  • Revenue: Over $900 million for the fiscal year ending 2022.

  • What is the Company Known For: Cloudflare is renowned for providing a range of services that enhance the security, performance, and reliability of internet properties. This includes CDN (Content Delivery Network), Internet security, DDoS mitigation, and distributed domain name server services.


Products



1. Content Delivery Network (CDN)


  • Description: Cloudflare’s CDN is designed to distribute content around the world, optimizing the delivery of web pages and other digital assets.

  • Key Features:

  • Global Network Coverage

  • Real-time analytics

  • Customizable caching


2. DDoS Protection


  • Description: A service that provides comprehensive protection against Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks.

  • Key Features:

  • Multi-layered security mechanisms

  • Real-time traffic monitoring

  • Automatic attack mitigation


3. Web Application Firewall (WAF)


  • Description: Protects web applications from common vulnerabilities and attacks.

  • Key Features:

  • Custom rule sets

  • Advanced threat intelligence

  • Easy integration


4. DNS Services


  • Description: Cloudflare offers a secure and high-performing DNS service.

  • Key Features:

  • Fast DNS resolution

  • DNSSEC support

  • Built-in DDoS protection


5. Zero Trust Solutions


  • Description: Solutions designed to secure remote users and improve access controls.

  • Key Features:

  • Identity management

  • Network and application-layer security

  • Adaptive trust models


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments: Cloudflare has continued to expand its network capacity and security features, ensuring their services cater to the growing online threats and cyber demand shifts globally.

  • New Products Launched:

  • Cloudflare One: A comprehensive zero trust network-as-a-service designed to protect enterprises and remote workforces.

  • New Features Added to Existing Products:

  • Cloudflare has enhanced its WAF capabilities with advanced machine learning models to better address emerging security threats.

  • New Partnerships:

  • Cloudflare announced strategic partnerships with prominent cloud service providers to enhance their service reach and integration capabilities.


This report provides an in-depth look into Cloudflare, Inc., highlighting the company's mission, key offerings, and recent strides in technological advancements and market expansion.