Security
Ship fearlessly on the open Internet
Cloudflare's unified security platform blocks exploits, bots, and record-breaking DDoS attacks in seconds — backed by hundreds of Tbps of global capacity, giving you the comfort to focus on code-writing, not fire-fighting.
Instant hardening
Planet-scale defense
Single control plane
Perfect for high-risk, high-value targets
Where security isn't optional — it's business critical.
Fintech, e-commerce, SaaS platforms
Gaming, media streaming, ticket drops
AI products
Crypto exchanges & financial markets
Security that scales
Everything you need to secure applications, APIs, and infrastructure on Cloudflare's global network.
Managed WAF rules
Cloudflare named Leader in Forrester Wave™ 2025; WAF rules updated continuously to stop emerging vulnerabilities before your patch cycle.
Adaptive DDoS mitigation
Anycast absorbs and auto-routes traffic; mitigations trigger in seconds with no manual tuning.
Bot management
With ML heuristics. Detects automation in milliseconds scores each request, and offers challenge-less Turnstile for good users.
API shield
Schema validation + mTLS. Protects REST/GraphQL traffic and enforces client identity — no SDK required.
Rate limiting
Granular per-path policies block floods without hurting legit users.
Automatic TLS & HTTP/3
Free, auto-renewed certificates and modern transport — security your users don't have to think about.
Security analytics & logpush
Real-time dashboards plus raw logs to R2/S3/SIEM for forensics and compliance proof.
Page shield & content security
Detect Magecart-style client-side tampering before customers' card data leaks.
Zero Trust access
Protect internal apps and developer tools with identity-based access, device posture checks, and single sign-on — no VPN required.











