Cloudflare
About Cloudflare
Cloudflare, Inc. is an American technology company that provides internet services including content delivery network (CDN) services, cloud cybersecurity, DDoS mitigation, and ICANN-accredited domain registration. It acts as a reverse proxy between website visitors and hosting providers, improving performance and protecting against malicious traffic. Founded in 2009, the company has expanded its offerings to include edge computing, public DNS resolver, and VPN service.
Why Notable
Global edge network; dominant WAF/CDN/DDoS provider
Sector Coverage
Email Security: Evaluation & Deployment
| Gartner MQ Position (Dec 2025) | Visionary |
|---|---|
| Deployment Model | MX + API |
