Cloudflare Managed Services

Cloudflare managed services are a suite of operational solutions focused on security and performance. They cover centralised management of Cloudflare’s security, performance and networking features: DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Zero Trust access and edge computing – delivered by a specialist provider for configuration, monitoring and incident response.

A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects web applications and APIs from common attacks: SQL injection, cross-site scripting and malicious automated traffic. Cloudflare provides a WAF with managed rulesets and custom policies, which blocks threats while keeping false positives low.

DDoS protection defends applications and networks against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which try to overwhelm a service with traffic surges. Cloudflare provides DDoS protection on every request, using its global network to absorb and mitigate attacks automatically.

Zero Trust is a security framework that controls access to applications, systems and data based on identity, device posture and contextual signals rather than network location. Cloudflare’s Zero Trust controls secure remote workers, third-party users and distributed environments, reducing reliance on traditional VPNs.

Edge computing processes and enforces security policies at the edge of the network, closer to users. Cloudflare operates in over 335 cities worldwide, running application logic and protections at the edge for low-latency security and performance.

Cloudflare is a connectivity cloud platform for improving security, performance and reliability across applications, networks and digital services. Organisations use it to protect websites and APIs, accelerate content delivery, manage DNS, secure remote access and improve application availability.

Cloudflare covers security, networking and performance: CDN, DDoS protection, WAF, DNS management, bot management, Zero Trust access controls, API security, load balancing, traffic management and edge computing.

Both. Cloudflare began as a CDN. It now also provides a WAF, DDoS protection, bot management, Zero Trust security and a range of networking services.

Yes. Cloudflare’s Web Application Firewall protects applications and APIs from common attacks, with managed rulesets, custom policies and threat intelligence.

WAF management is the ongoing work of configuring, maintaining and improving a Web Application Firewall: reviewing rules, investigating alerts, reducing false positives and responding to emerging threats.

Managed WAF is a service where a specialist provider operates and maintains a Web Application Firewall on your behalf, providing expertise, monitoring, rule tuning and incident support.

Cloudflare Bot Management analyses traffic patterns to separate legitimate and malicious automated activity, using machine learning, behavioural analysis and threat intelligence.

Cloudflare offers a range of pricing, from free plans to enterprise services. Cost depends on the services, traffic volumes, security requirements and support you need.

Cloudflare itself is a platform, not a managed service. Managed Cloudflare services add operational management, monitoring, incident response and ongoing support, delivered by a specialist provider like Just After Midnight.