Cloudflare Application Security and Performance Features
What are the features of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance?
Content
- Static Content Caching
- Dynamic Content Routing
- Cache purging
Security
- SSL
- Custom SSL
Management
- Dashboard
- Reports
- Logs
Integration
- API
- CMS Integration
Analysis
- Logging and Reporting
- Issue Tracking
- Security Monitoring
Controls
- Network Controls
Functionality
- API / Integrations
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File Management
File Type Support | Supports all required file types including but not limited to: Google Docs, MS Office, images, videos, etc. | Not enough data | |
Metadata | Automatically adds descriptive metadata like file size and upload date, has standard metadata fields like keywords, and allows the definition of custom fields and vocabulary. | Not enough data | |
OCR Scanning | Can structure unstructured data through Optical Character Recognition or other automated filing/tagging processes for scanned documents. | Not enough data | |
Versioning | Keep track of incrementally changing versions of the same file. | Not enough data | |
Collaboration | Multiple users can collaborate on document creation, annotation, and review. | Not enough data | |
Document Assembly | Autogenerate documents based on templates and form submission. | Not enough data | |
Form Creation | Able to create and manage submittable user forms. | Not enough data | |
Portals and Sites | Able to create user portals and sites. | Not enough data | |
Disposition | Automatically archive, delete, or revoke access to files that have reached the end of their life cycle. | Not enough data | |
Search | Can easily find files via a simple and/or advanced search. | Not enough data | |
Web Interface | Ability to access documents via a web interface without a client being installed on a device. | Not enough data | |
Mobile Apps | iOS, Android and Windows phone apps provide functionality that enable users to perform the same functions as they would on a PC. | Not enough data |
Workflow
Process Automation | Specifying a series of conditions and actions can automate internal processes, is customizable to the complexities of organization's needs and easy to set up and execute. | Not enough data | |
Conditions | The workflow engine provides relevant and customizable conditions on which to execute rules. | Not enough data | |
Activities | Any action a user can perform in the system can be specified as an automated action. | Not enough data | |
Records Management | System provides the necessary tools and fuctionality to maintain evidence of business activites and comply with governmental requirements or industry standards. | Not enough data | |
Case Management | System provides specialized functionality for bundling structured and unstructured content, automating adaptive, multi-person processes and setting deadlines for open cases. Also, cases can be completed and closed with the associated information stored and auditable. | Not enough data |
Platform
Internationalization | Allows organizations multi-national organizations to use tool effectively across multiple languages and currencies. | Not enough data | |
Performance and Reliability | Software is consistently available (up-time) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. | Not enough data | |
Reporting and Auditing | Access pre-built and custom reports to monitor user activity and storage. | Not enough data | |
System of Record Integration | Integrates with other systems of record such as CRM, ERP, Outlook, Sharepoint. | Not enough data | |
APIs | Enables custom integration to external systems. | Not enough data |
Content
Static Content Caching | As reported in 235 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Caching of static content at distributed PoPs for faster load times. | 92% (Based on 235 reviews) | |
Dynamic Content Routing | As reported in 220 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Routing of dynamic content for faster load time of dynamic pages. | 87% (Based on 220 reviews) | |
Cache purging | As reported in 224 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. The ability to purge the cache from different edge location PoPs. | 89% (Based on 224 reviews) |
Security
SSL | Based on 224 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Shared SSL certificate. | 92% (Based on 224 reviews) | |
Custom SSL | Based on 165 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. SSL certificate that you provide to the CDN software, or is provided for you and is not shared. | 86% (Based on 165 reviews) | |
Domain Validated SSL | Provides Domain Validated SSL certificates. | Not enough data | |
Issuance Speed | Issues SSL certificates in a timely manner. | Not enough data | |
Encryption Strength | Provides at least 128-bit encryption during SSL session. | Not enough data | |
Extended Validation SSL | Provides Extended Validation SSL certificates. | Not enough data | |
Organization Validated SSL | Provides Organization Validated SSL certificates. | Not enough data |
Management
Dashboard | As reported in 236 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance. | 91% (Based on 236 reviews) | |
Reports | Based on 207 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports. | 85% (Based on 207 reviews) | |
Logs | As reported in 196 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Record of data changes taking place in the software. | 84% (Based on 196 reviews) | |
IT Alerting | Send summary, update, or actionable alerts to administrators to detail activity. | Not enough data | |
Network Capacity | Provide control over traffic. Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks. | Not enough data | |
Logging | Information on each incident is stored in databases for user reference and analytics. | Not enough data | |
API / Integrations | Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. | Not enough data |
Integration
API | Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 175 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 86% (Based on 175 reviews) | |
CMS Integration | As reported in 164 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Standard integrations for common CMS tools. | 86% (Based on 164 reviews) |
Orchestration
Asset Management | Lets users group and organize their endpoints to gather threat intelligence on specific technologies. | Not enough data | |
Security Workflow Automation | Reduces the need for IT and security professionals to iterate repetitive tasks associated with gathering threat information. | Not enough data | |
Deployment | The process in which users integrate their existing security systems and endpoints to the threat intelligence platform. | Not enough data | |
Sandboxing | A feature that allows security testing and information gathering to occur in a secure, resource independent environment. | Not enough data |
Information
Proactive Alerts | Prior to security incidents, the product will alert users when a new, relevant vulnerability or threat is discovered. | Not enough data | |
Malware Detection | Provides multiple techniques and information sources to alert users of malware occurrences. | Not enough data | |
Intelligence Reports | The ability for users to produce reports outlining detailed and personalized threat information | Not enough data |
Personalization
Endpoint Intelligence | Analysis for users to examine threat intelligence data specific to their endpoint devices. | Not enough data | |
Security Validation | The product has a recurring examination process to update your intelligence reports as new threats emerge. | Not enough data | |
Dynamic/Code Analysis | The ability to examine your application, website, or database's code to uncover zero-day vulnerabilities. | Not enough data |
Administration
Content Delivery | Caching of static or dynamic content at distributed PoPs for faster load times. | Not enough data | |
Dashboard & Reporting | Reporting and analytics that report on activity and program effectiveness. | Not enough data | |
Alerting | Identifies and alerts administrators of threats, issues, incidents and requests related to website security. | Not enough data | |
Integrations / APIs | Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 90% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Administration Console | Provides Administration tools/console that are easy to use and learn for routine maintenance tasks This feature was mentioned in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 92% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Availability Control | Based on 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Helps administrators ensure applications and information is accessible to users | 89% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Traffic Management | Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks. This feature was mentioned in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 91% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Notifications | Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise. | Not enough data | |
Warranty | Ensures reimbursement in the case of money lost during payment on SSL-secured site. | Not enough data | |
Server License | Providers may limit the number of servers to which SSL certificates may be issued. | Not enough data | |
Free Reissues | Allows users to reissue SSL information in the case the private key or certificate is lost. | Not enough data | |
Whitelisting | The ability to green light a specific Domain or system to bypass the scanning process. | Not enough data | |
Policy Enforcement | Abilities to set DNS protection policy control standards including whitelisting, blacklisting, and application access. | Not enough data | |
Incident Reports | Produces reports detailing suspicious activity and anomalies related to networks and endpoints. | Not enough data | |
Domain Categorization | Allows administrators to group users and devices based on IP, Endpoint, or role. | Not enough data | |
Multi-Network Management | Allows centralized administration and control of DNS protection and policies across multiple networks. | Not enough data |
Risk Analysis
Blacklist and Whitelist | Tracking recipient tagging of domains for blacklists and whitelists. | Not enough data | |
Vulnerability Assessment | Analyzes your existing website and network to outline access points that can be easily compromised. | Not enough data | |
Security Auditing | Analyzes data associated with web traffic and site performance to provide vulnerability insights and best practices. | Not enough data |
Threat Protection
Firewall | Protects websites and web applications from a variety of attacks and malware threats. | Not enough data | |
DDoS Protection | Protects against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. | Not enough data | |
Malware Detection | Discovers website and web application malware. | Not enough data | |
Malware Removal | Facilitates the remediation of website and web application malware. | Not enough data |
Protect
Login | Offers multi-factor authentication to better protect information. | Not enough data | |
Data Injections | Protects application's code from data injections | Not enough data | |
Code | Ability to protect both byte and binary code | Not enough data | |
Certificate Exploitation | Protects applications against man-in-the-middle attacks | Not enough data | |
Advanced Awareness | Offers advance detection of potential risks to your application | Not enough data | |
Digital Content | Ability to protect a variety of different kinds of data, including digital content | Not enough data |
Execute
Environment | Gives users a secure enviornment to access and process sensitive data | Not enough data | |
Compliance | Ensures applications are in compliance with necessary policies and regulations | Not enough data | |
Cross-Platform Implementation | Ability to run on any device that has software needing protection | Not enough data |
Analysis
Logging and Reporting | Provides required reports to manage business. Provides adequate logging to troubleshoot and support auditing. This feature was mentioned in 40 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 86% (Based on 40 reviews) | |
Issue Tracking | Based on 38 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Track issues and manage resolutions. | 85% (Based on 38 reviews) | |
Security Monitoring | Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. This feature was mentioned in 39 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 90% (Based on 39 reviews) |
Controls
Application-Layer Controls | As reported in 36 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Gives user configurable rules to control requests, protocols and policies. | 86% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Traffic Controls | As reported in 37 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks. | 88% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Network Controls | Lets users provision networks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic. 40 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 40 reviews) |
Functionality
API / Integrations | API / Integrations 39 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 39 reviews) | |
Extensibility | Provides the ability to extend the platform to include additional features and functionalities This feature was mentioned in 37 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 89% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Bot Traffic | Control and filter bot traffic. | Not enough data | |
Multi-Domain Support | Supports SSL encryption across multiple website domains | Not enough data | |
Browser Support | Supports SSL-secured access across required browser types. | Not enough data | |
Site Seal | Provides a visual indicator for online privacy status. | Not enough data | |
AI Features | Utilizes AI for certificate lifecycle management functions. | Not enough data | |
DNS Lookups | Associate information from various domains to identify associated parties and threats. | Not enough data | |
Threat Intelligence | Develops domain reputation by gathering contextual information related to web-based threats. | Not enough data | |
Advanced Traffic Filtering | Allows DNS routing to resolve requests across HTTP or HTTPs requests and/or covers IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. | Not enough data | |
Certificate Discovery | Automatic discovery of certificates directly from Certificate Authorities, network scanning, and deep discovery methods. | Not enough data | |
Expiration Monitoring | Monitors and notifies administrators of certificate expiration dates. | Not enough data | |
Automated Certificate Operations | Automates certificate deployment, renewals, and revocations. | Not enough data | |
Policy And Role-Based Access Controls | Offers granular permissions for assigning certificate owners and other roles. | Not enough data | |
Workflow | Offers built-in workflows to assign ownership and management of certificates. | Not enough data | |
Protocol Support | Offers industry-standard protocols such as CMP, ACME, and SCEP. | Not enough data | |
Reporting And Search | Offers template and custom reports and search functionality. | Not enough data | |
Audit And Enforcement | Enforces certificate policies and provides audit trails of user and certificate activities to detect issues. | Not enough data | |
Key Storage | Allows keys to be stored on end devices, on the platform, or hardware security modules. | Not enough data |
Media Delivery
Video Delivery | Live streams audio and video from both teacher and student managed devices 11 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Software Distribution | Allows administrative ability to deploy software, applications, and operating systems across endpoints. 12 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Static Content Caching | Caching of static content at distributed PoPs for faster load times. 16 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature. | 93% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Dynamic Content Routing | As reported in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Routing of dynamic content for faster load time of dynamic pages. | 93% (Based on 14 reviews) |
Security and Performance
Patch Deployment | As reported in 12 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Allows users to update programs, fix bugs and patch security flaws remotely. | 89% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Monitoring | As reported in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Documents the actions from endpoints within a network. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point. | 94% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Firewall | Protects media, websites and web applications from a variety of attacks and malware threats. This feature was mentioned in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. | 91% (Based on 15 reviews) |
Protection
DNS Protection | Detect and protect against attacks targeting domain name servers. | Not enough data | |
Website Protection | Detect and protect against attacks targeting websites. | Not enough data | |
Infrastructure Protection | Detect and protect against attacks targeting on-premise or locally controlled infrastructure. | Not enough data | |
Quarantine | Blocks malicious website or destination, redirecting the user to a secure page | Not enough data | |
Continuous Monitoring | Monitors 24/7 to detect anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. | Not enough data | |
Off-Network Protection | Supports agent-based DNS protection with individual endpoint devices on any network. | Not enough data | |
Guest Network Protection | Allows DNS filtering and protection for guest WiFi networks. | Not enough data | |
BYOD Protection | Supports bring-your-own-device (BYOD) users, supporting DNS protection across any device connected to a network or equipped with an agent. | Not enough data | |
Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH) | “DoH” is a protocol that facilitates DNS resolution via HTTPS. Native DoH functionality facilitates DNS over DoH using local agents to manage DNS requests, extending DoH beyond a single browser or network. | Not enough data |
Resolution
Attack Mitigation | Monitors for and rids systems of bots, or other threats suspected of committing unauthorized actions. | Not enough data | |
Network Monitoring | Documents the actions from endpoints within a network. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point. | Not enough data | |
Security Monitoring | Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. | Not enough data | |
Anomoly Detection | Constantly monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. | Not enough data | |
Resolution Automation | Diagnoses and resolves incidents without the need for human interaction. | Not enough data |
API Management
API Discovery | Detects new and undocumented assets as they enter a network and add them to asset inventory. | Not enough data | |
API Monitoring | Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. | Not enough data | |
Reporting | Provides results of the simulation and reveals potential security gaps or vulnerabilitites. | Not enough data | |
Change Management | Tools to track and implement required security policy changes. | Not enough data |
Security Testing
Compliance Monitoring | Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse. | Not enough data | |
API Verification | Allows users to set customizable API verification settings to improve security requirements. | Not enough data | |
API Testing | Runs pre-scripted security tests without requiring manual work. | Not enough data |
Security Management
Security and Policy Enforcement | Abilities to set standards for network, application, and API security risk management. | Not enough data | |
Anomoly Detection | Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. | Not enough data | |
Bot Detection | Monitors for and rids systems of bots suspected of committing fraud or abusing applications. | Not enough data |
Threat Detection and Protection - Client-Side Protection
Continuous Scanning | Continuously scans websites and applications to detect suspicious activities. | Not enough data | |
Signature-Based Detection | Performs signature-based detection for known threats. | Not enough data | |
Threat Protection | Protects against a wide range of client-side threats, including XSS attacks, formjacking, digital skimming, and Magecart exploits. | Not enough data | |
Risk Prioritization | Prioritizes the script's degree of risk based on its behavior. | Not enough data | |
Heuristic Analysis | Performs heuristic analysis to identify suspicious behavior. | Not enough data |
Data Security - Client-Side Protection
First-Party JavaScript Obfuscation | Obscures first-party Javascript code to make it less readable and harder to understand. | Not enough data | |
Browser Security | Protects against browser-based attacks (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and bloc malicious scripts. | Not enough data | |
Encryption | Encrypts data in transit and at rest. | Not enough data | |
Obfuscation | Offers several obfuscation methods, including polymorphic obfuscation, control flow flattening, code hardening, and virtual-machine based obfuscation. | Not enough data | |
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Monitors and prevents data leakage by blocking destinations that are unknown or have illegitimate parameters. | Not enough data | |
Third-Party Security | Discovers third-party services automatically and continuously with detailed activity tracking. | Not enough data | |
Endpoint Security | Protects against endpoint attacks such as ransomware and phishing. | Not enough data |
Logging and Monitoring - Client-Side Protection
Event Logging | Logs events for security incidents and policy violations. | Not enough data | |
Reporting | Provides actionable insights and reports for clear visibility into security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status. | Not enough data | |
Real-Time Monitoring | Monitors client-side activities in real time. | Not enough data |
Usability - Load Balancing
User Interface Design | Provides an intuitive interface for managing configurations and monitoring activity. | Not enough data | |
Setup Simplicity | Simplifies the setup process with clear instructions and minimal technical effort. | Not enough data | |
Platform Integration | Integrates seamlessly with cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. | Not enough data | |
Container Support | Works effectively with containerized applications and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. | Not enough data |
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Global Load Balancing | Distributes traffic across multiple data centers or regions to optimize performance. | Not enough data | |
Dynamic Resource Allocation | Adjusts resources automatically to handle traffic spikes efficiently. | Not enough data | |
Server Health Monitoring | Continuously monitors server availability to prevent routing to unresponsive systems. | Not enough data | |
Disaster Recovery | Restores operations quickly and effectively after failures or disruptions. | Not enough data |
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
SSL/TLS Termination | Efficiently manages encryption and decryption of traffic to secure data in transit. | Not enough data | |
Application Firewall Integration | Supports integration with web application firewalls (WAF) for additional protection against vulnerabilities. | Not enough data | |
DDoS Mitigation | Protects against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to maintain service availability. | Not enough data | |
Access Control | Provides mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access and manage user or system permissions. | Not enough data | |
IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting | Controls traffic by allowing or blocking specific IP addresses to enhance security. | Not enough data |
