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Company Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.



Company Overview



  • Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

  • Mission: No information is available.

  • Founded: September 2009

  • Founders: Matthew Prince, Lee Holloway, and Michelle Zatlyn

  • Key People:

  • Matthew Prince – Co-founder & CEO

  • Michelle Zatlyn – Co-founder & COO

  • Lee Holloway – Co-founder

  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States

  • Number of Employees: Approximately 3,150 as of 2023

  • Revenue: Reported $975 million for the fiscal year ending 2022.

  • Known For: Cloudflare is renowned for its web performance and security services, offering solutions like content delivery network (CDN), Internet security, and DDoS mitigation.


Products



1. Content Delivery Network (CDN)
  • Description: Cloudflare’s CDN is designed to deliver content quickly and reliably to users worldwide.

  • Key Features:

  • Distributes content locally for faster delivery.

  • Intelligent routing to avoid congested paths.

  • Optimizes performance with minimal resource usage.


2. Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Description: A powerful security feature to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities.

  • Key Features:

  • Real-time threat detection and automatic updates.

  • Customizable rulesets.

  • Integrated with machine learning to identify new threats.


3. DDoS Protection
  • Description: Offers mitigation services for Distributed Denial of Service attacks.

  • Key Features:

  • 55 Tbps network capacity.

  • Automatic attack detection and mitigation across all layers.

  • No performance impact during attacks.


4. Zero Trust Services
  • Description: A suite of security solutions based on the Zero Trust model.

  • Key Features:

  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture.

  • Identity and context-based access controls.

  • Integration with major authentication providers.


5. SSL/TLS Encryption
  • Description: Provides SSL/TLS encryption to protect data in transit.

  • Key Features:

  • One-click SSL configuration.

  • Automatic HTTPS rewrites to ensure secure connection.

  • Supports modern protocols like TLS 1.3.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • In August 2023, Cloudflare launched an updated version of its Web Application Firewall (WAF), incorporating AI-driven threat detection.

  • The company announced a strategic partnership with several authentication providers to enhance its Zero Trust Services in March 2023.


  • New Products Launched:

  • In July 2023, Cloudflare rolled out its new API Gateway service designed to secure and accelerate API traffic.


  • New Features Added:

  • In September 2023, Cloudflare added a real-time anomaly detection feature to its CDN service, leveraging machine learning to optimize routing.


  • New Partnerships:

  • Cloudflare established a key partnership with a leading cloud provider in April 2023 to enhance its global network efficiency and security offerings.


This report reflects the latest available data and provides an in-depth look into Cloudflare, Inc. and its current market position.