Company Research Report: Cloudflare Inc.
Company Overview
Name, Mission of the Company
Name: Cloudflare Inc.
Mission: To help build a better Internet.
Founding Details
Founded: 2009
Founders: Matthew Prince, Lee Holloway, and Michelle Zatlyn
Key People
- Matthew Prince: Co-Founder & CEO
- Michelle Zatlyn: Co-Founder, President & COO
- Lee Holloway: Co-Founder
- Thomas Seifert: CFO
Headquarters
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Number of Employees
Number of Employees: Approximately 3,719 (as of 2023)
Revenue
Revenue: $431.06 million (Q3 2023)
Company Recognition
Cloudflare is widely known for its web infrastructure and website security services, including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation, Internet security, content delivery network (CDN) services, and distributed domain name server services.
Products
Overview of Products
Cloudflare offers a comprehensive suite of services focused on performance, security, and reliability of internet properties. Below are the high-level descriptions and key features of their offerings:
1. SASE and SSE Services
Description: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) services combine security and networking functions to provide end-to-end security from data center to endpoint.
Key Features:
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Secure Web Gateway
- Cloud Access Security Broker
- Data Loss Prevention
2. Application Services
Description: Cloudflare’s application services provide enhanced security, performance, and reliability for websites and applications.
Key Features:
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- DDoS Protection
- Bot Management
- Load Balancing
3. Network Services
Description: These services optimize and secure enterprise networks.
Key Features:
- Magic Transit
- Magic WAN
- Network Interconnect
4. Developer Services
Description: Enable developers to build and deploy full-stack applications with integrated compute, storage, and networking.
Key Features:
- Cloudflare Workers
- Durable Objects
- Pages
- KV Storage
Recent Developments
New Developments
Recent Reports and Recognitions:
- 2024 Application Security Report: Discusses threats to web applications and APIs from DDoS to supply chain risks.
- 2024 Global Security Brief: Key trends in today’s cyber threat landscape, including phishing and artificial intelligence threats.
- Gartner® Recognition: Cloudflare named in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE and SSE for consecutive years.
- Forrester Recognition: Strong performer in The Forrester Wave™: Bot Management Software.
New Products Launched
Product Launches:
- Foundation DNS: Advanced authoritative DNS for enterprises introduced.
- Cloudflare for Unified Risk Posture: Manage risk across expanding attack surfaces.
Acquisitions and Partnerships
Acquisitions:
- BastionZero: Acquired to enhance Zero Trust infrastructure access for Cloudflare's SASE platform.
Partnerships:
- Booz Allen Hamilton Collaboration: For providing rapid attack mitigation for enterprises.
Feature Enhancements
Added Features:
- Increased functionalities in areas such as Zero Trust Network Access, Secure Web Gateway, and new capabilities in unified risk management.
Reports and Whitepapers:
- 2024 ESG Report: Covering considerations for implementing Zero Trust for the workforce.
Conclusion
This report illustrates Cloudflare Inc.’s foundational details, product offerings, recent developments, and its ongoing efforts to build a better, secure internet for enterprises and individuals around the world.
(Note: All data provided here is based on the latest available information as of 2024.)
