Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) is a global web infrastructure and security company that provides a suite of services designed to improve the performance, reliability and security of internet properties. Its core offerings include a content delivery network (CDN), distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, managed DNS, and a web application firewall (WAF). Cloudflare also provides tools for bot management, SSL/TLS, load balancing and rate limiting to help organizations maintain uptime and protect web applications from attack.
In addition to traditional edge and security services, Cloudflare has expanded into edge computing and developer platforms. Notable products include Cloudflare Workers, a serverless platform that runs code at the network edge; Pages, a JAMstack hosting service for static sites; R2, an object storage service designed to reduce egress costs; and Argo Smart Routing for optimized traffic flows. The company markets integrated zero-trust and secure access offerings—Cloudflare for Teams and Cloudflare One—aimed at replacing legacy VPN and network security architectures for enterprises.
Cloudflare was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It has grown its footprint through a global network that spans hundreds of cities and serves customers in more than 100 countries, supporting a diverse base that ranges from individual developers and small businesses to large enterprises and public sector organizations. The company completed its initial public offering in 2019 and operates a hybrid go-to-market model that includes direct sales, self-service plans and partnerships.
Leadership at Cloudflare includes co-founders Matthew Prince, who serves as chief executive officer, and Michelle Zatlyn, who serves as president and chief operating officer. The company emphasizes performance, security and privacy as cornerstones of its product strategy as it continues to evolve its platform to address emerging internet infrastructure and security needs.
