Cloudflare Application Security and Performance Features
File Management (12)
File Type Support
Supports all required file types including but not limited to: Google Docs, MS Office, images, videos, etc.
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.
OCR Scanning
Can structure unstructured data through Optical Character Recognition or other automated filing/tagging processes for scanned documents.
Versioning
Keep track of incrementally changing versions of the same file.
Collaboration
Multiple users can collaborate on document creation, annotation, and review.
Document Assembly
Autogenerate documents based on templates and form submission.
Form Creation
Able to create and manage submittable user forms.
Portals and Sites
Able to create user portals and sites.
Disposition
Automatically archive, delete, or revoke access to files that have reached the end of their life cycle.
Search
Can easily find files via a simple and/or advanced search.
Web Interface
Ability to access documents via a web interface without a client being installed on a device.
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android and Windows phone apps provide functionality that enable users to perform the same functions as they would on a PC.
Workflow (5)
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.
Conditions
The workflow engine provides relevant and customizable conditions on which to execute rules.
Activities
Any action a user can perform in the system can be specified as an automated action.
Records Management
System provides the necessary tools and fuctionality to maintain evidence of business activites and comply with governmental requirements or industry standards.
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.
Platform (5)
Internationalization
Allows organizations multi-national organizations to use tool effectively across multiple languages and currencies.
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.
Reporting and Auditing
Access pre-built and custom reports to monitor user activity and storage.
System of Record Integration
Integrates with other systems of record such as CRM, ERP, Outlook, Sharepoint.
APIs
Enables custom integration to external systems.
Content (3)
Static Content Caching
Caching of static content at distributed PoPs for faster load times. This feature was mentioned in 257 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Dynamic Content Routing
Based on 241 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Routing of dynamic content for faster load time of dynamic pages.
Cache purging
Based on 245 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. The ability to purge the cache from different edge location PoPs.
Security (7)
SSL
Based on 245 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Shared SSL certificate.
Custom SSL
SSL certificate that you provide to the CDN software, or is provided for you and is not shared. This feature was mentioned in 185 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Domain Validated SSL
Based on 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Provides Domain Validated SSL certificates.
Issuance Speed
Issues SSL certificates in a timely manner. This feature was mentioned in 12 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Encryption Strength
Based on 12 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Provides at least 128-bit encryption during SSL session.
Extended Validation SSL
Provides Extended Validation SSL certificates.
Organization Validated SSL
Provides Organization Validated SSL certificates.
Management (7)
Dashboard
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. 257 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Reports
As reported in 227 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports.
Logs
Based on 216 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Record of data changes taking place in the software.
IT Alerting
As reported in 18 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Send summary, update, or actionable alerts to administrators to detail activity.
Network Capacity
As reported in 18 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Provide control over traffic. Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks.
Logging
Based on 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Information on each incident is stored in databases for user reference and analytics.
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. This feature was mentioned in 18 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Integration (2)
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 195 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
CMS Integration
Based on 183 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Standard integrations for common CMS tools.
Orchestration (4)
Asset Management
Lets users group and organize their endpoints to gather threat intelligence on specific technologies.
Security Workflow Automation
Reduces the need for IT and security professionals to iterate repetitive tasks associated with gathering threat information.
Deployment
The process in which users integrate their existing security systems and endpoints to the threat intelligence platform.
Sandboxing
A feature that allows security testing and information gathering to occur in a secure, resource independent environment.
Information (3)
Proactive Alerts
Prior to security incidents, the product will alert users when a new, relevant vulnerability or threat is discovered.
Malware Detection
Provides multiple techniques and information sources to alert users of malware occurrences.
Intelligence Reports
The ability for users to produce reports outlining detailed and personalized threat information
Personalization (3)
Endpoint Intelligence
Analysis for users to examine threat intelligence data specific to their endpoint devices.
Security Validation
The product has a recurring examination process to update your intelligence reports as new threats emerge.
Dynamic/Code Analysis
The ability to examine your application, website, or database's code to uncover zero-day vulnerabilities.
Administration (16)
Content Delivery
As reported in 18 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Caching of static or dynamic content at distributed PoPs for faster load times.
Dashboard & Reporting
As reported in 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Reporting and analytics that report on activity and program effectiveness.
Alerting
As reported in 18 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Identifies and alerts administrators of threats, issues, incidents and requests related to website security.
Integrations / APIs
As reported in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. 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.
Administration Console
Provides Administration tools/console that are easy to use and learn for routine maintenance tasks 16 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Availability Control
Helps administrators ensure applications and information is accessible to users 15 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Traffic Management
Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks. 16 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Notifications
As reported in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.
Warranty
Based on 12 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Ensures reimbursement in the case of money lost during payment on SSL-secured site.
Server License
Providers may limit the number of servers to which SSL certificates may be issued. 13 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Free Reissues
As reported in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Allows users to reissue SSL information in the case the private key or certificate is lost.
Whitelisting
The ability to green light a specific Domain or system to bypass the scanning process. This feature was mentioned in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Policy Enforcement
Abilities to set DNS protection policy control standards including whitelisting, blacklisting, and application access. 14 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Incident Reports
Produces reports detailing suspicious activity and anomalies related to networks and endpoints. This feature was mentioned in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Domain Categorization
As reported in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Allows administrators to group users and devices based on IP, Endpoint, or role.
Multi-Network Management
Based on 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Allows centralized administration and control of DNS protection and policies across multiple networks.
Risk Analysis (3)
Blacklist and Whitelist
Tracking recipient tagging of domains for blacklists and whitelists. This feature was mentioned in 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Vulnerability Assessment
Based on 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Analyzes your existing website and network to outline access points that can be easily compromised.
Security Auditing
Analyzes data associated with web traffic and site performance to provide vulnerability insights and best practices. This feature was mentioned in 18 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Threat Protection (4)
Firewall
Based on 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Protects websites and web applications from a variety of attacks and malware threats.
DDoS Protection
As reported in 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Protects against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.
Malware Detection
Discovers website and web application malware. 18 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Malware Removal
Facilitates the remediation of website and web application malware. 16 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Protect (6)
Login
Offers multi-factor authentication to better protect information.
Data Injections
Protects application's code from data injections
Code
Ability to protect both byte and binary code
Certificate Exploitation
Protects applications against man-in-the-middle attacks
Advanced Awareness
Offers advance detection of potential risks to your application
Digital Content
Ability to protect a variety of different kinds of data, including digital content
Execute (3)
Environment
Gives users a secure enviornment to access and process sensitive data
Compliance
Ensures applications are in compliance with necessary policies and regulations
Cross-Platform Implementation
Ability to run on any device that has software needing protection
Analysis (3)
Logging and Reporting
Provides required reports to manage business. Provides adequate logging to troubleshoot and support auditing. This feature was mentioned in 50 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Issue Tracking
Based on 48 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Track issues and manage resolutions.
Security Monitoring
Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. This feature was mentioned in 49 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Controls (3)
Application-Layer Controls
As reported in 45 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Gives user configurable rules to control requests, protocols and policies.
Traffic Controls
Based on 46 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks.
Network Controls
As reported in 48 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Lets users provision networks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic.
Functionality (19)
API / Integrations
API / Integrations This feature was mentioned in 48 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Extensibility
Provides the ability to extend the platform to include additional features and functionalities This feature was mentioned in 46 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Bot Traffic
Control and filter bot traffic.
Multi-Domain Support
As reported in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Supports SSL encryption across multiple website domains
Browser Support
As reported in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Supports SSL-secured access across required browser types.
Site Seal
Provides a visual indicator for online privacy status. 11 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Features
Utilizes AI for certificate lifecycle management functions.
DNS Lookups
Based on 16 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Associate information from various domains to identify associated parties and threats.
Threat Intelligence
Develops domain reputation by gathering contextual information related to web-based threats. 16 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Advanced Traffic Filtering
Allows DNS routing to resolve requests across HTTP or HTTPs requests and/or covers IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. This feature was mentioned in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Certificate Discovery
Automatic discovery of certificates directly from Certificate Authorities, network scanning, and deep discovery methods.
Expiration Monitoring
Monitors and notifies administrators of certificate expiration dates.
Automated Certificate Operations
Automates certificate deployment, renewals, and revocations.
Policy And Role-Based Access Controls
Offers granular permissions for assigning certificate owners and other roles.
Workflow
Offers built-in workflows to assign ownership and management of certificates.
Protocol Support
Offers industry-standard protocols such as CMP, ACME, and SCEP.
Reporting And Search
Offers template and custom reports and search functionality.
Audit And Enforcement
Enforces certificate policies and provides audit trails of user and certificate activities to detect issues.
Key Storage
Allows keys to be stored on end devices, on the platform, or hardware security modules.
Media Delivery (4)
Video Delivery
As reported in 12 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Live streams audio and video from both teacher and student managed devices
Software Distribution
Allows administrative ability to deploy software, applications, and operating systems across endpoints. 13 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Static Content Caching
Based on 17 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Caching of static content at distributed PoPs for faster load times.
Dynamic Content Routing
Based on 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Routing of dynamic content for faster load time of dynamic pages.
Security and Performance (3)
Patch Deployment
Allows users to update programs, fix bugs and patch security flaws remotely. This feature was mentioned in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Monitoring
Documents the actions from endpoints within a network. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point. This feature was mentioned in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Firewall
Based on 16 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Protects media, websites and web applications from a variety of attacks and malware threats.
Protection (9)
DNS Protection
As reported in 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Detect and protect against attacks targeting domain name servers.
Website Protection
Based on 19 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Detect and protect against attacks targeting websites.
Infrastructure Protection
Based on 17 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Detect and protect against attacks targeting on-premise or locally controlled infrastructure.
Quarantine
Blocks malicious website or destination, redirecting the user to a secure page This feature was mentioned in 15 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Continuous Monitoring
Monitors 24/7 to detect anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. 15 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Off-Network Protection
Based on 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Supports agent-based DNS protection with individual endpoint devices on any network.
Guest Network Protection
As reported in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Allows DNS filtering and protection for guest WiFi networks.
BYOD Protection
Supports bring-your-own-device (BYOD) users, supporting DNS protection across any device connected to a network or equipped with an agent. 14 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
As reported in 16 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. “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.
Resolution (5)
Attack Mitigation
Monitors for and rids systems of bots, or other threats suspected of committing unauthorized actions. 18 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Network Monitoring
Based on 19 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.
Security Monitoring
Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. 17 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Anomoly Detection
As reported in 17 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Constantly monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.
Resolution Automation
Diagnoses and resolves incidents without the need for human interaction. This feature was mentioned in 13 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
API Management (4)
API Discovery
Detects new and undocumented assets as they enter a network and add them to asset inventory.
API Monitoring
Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.
Reporting
Provides results of the simulation and reveals potential security gaps or vulnerabilitites.
Change Management
Tools to track and implement required security policy changes.
Security Testing (3)
Compliance Monitoring
Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse.
API Verification
Allows users to set customizable API verification settings to improve security requirements.
API Testing
Runs pre-scripted security tests without requiring manual work.
Security Management (3)
Security and Policy Enforcement
Abilities to set standards for network, application, and API security risk management.
Anomoly Detection
Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.
Bot Detection
Monitors for and rids systems of bots suspected of committing fraud or abusing applications. 10 reviewers of Cloudflare Application Security and Performance have provided feedback on this feature.
Generative AI (6)
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 11 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generate Attack Scenarios
Use AI to propose possible threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures against specific environments or assets.
Generate Threat Detection Rules
Use AI to automatically create detection rules based on observed patterns.
Generate Threat Summaries
Use AI to produce concise summaries of complex threat reports or alerts.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 17 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews.
Threat Detection and Protection - Client-Side Protection (5)
Continuous Scanning
Continuously scans websites and applications to detect suspicious activities.
Signature-Based Detection
Performs signature-based detection for known threats.
Threat Protection
Protects against a wide range of client-side threats, including XSS attacks, formjacking, digital skimming, and Magecart exploits.
Risk Prioritization
Prioritizes the script's degree of risk based on its behavior.
Heuristic Analysis
Performs heuristic analysis to identify suspicious behavior.
Data Security - Client-Side Protection (7)
First-Party JavaScript Obfuscation
Obscures first-party Javascript code to make it less readable and harder to understand.
Browser Security
Protects against browser-based attacks (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and bloc malicious scripts.
Encryption
Encrypts data in transit and at rest.
Obfuscation
Offers several obfuscation methods, including polymorphic obfuscation, control flow flattening, code hardening, and virtual-machine based obfuscation.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Monitors and prevents data leakage by blocking destinations that are unknown or have illegitimate parameters.
Third-Party Security
Discovers third-party services automatically and continuously with detailed activity tracking.
Endpoint Security
Protects against endpoint attacks such as ransomware and phishing.
Logging and Monitoring - Client-Side Protection (3)
Event Logging
Logs events for security incidents and policy violations.
Reporting
Provides actionable insights and reports for clear visibility into security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.
Real-Time Monitoring
Monitors client-side activities in real time.
Usability - Load Balancing (4)
User Interface Design
Provides an intuitive interface for managing configurations and monitoring activity.
Setup Simplicity
Simplifies the setup process with clear instructions and minimal technical effort.
Platform Integration
Integrates seamlessly with cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Container Support
Works effectively with containerized applications and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing (4)
Global Load Balancing
Distributes traffic across multiple data centers or regions to optimize performance.
Dynamic Resource Allocation
Adjusts resources automatically to handle traffic spikes efficiently.
Server Health Monitoring
Continuously monitors server availability to prevent routing to unresponsive systems.
Disaster Recovery
Restores operations quickly and effectively after failures or disruptions.
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing (5)
SSL/TLS Termination
Efficiently manages encryption and decryption of traffic to secure data in transit.
Application Firewall Integration
Supports integration with web application firewalls (WAF) for additional protection against vulnerabilities.
DDoS Mitigation
Protects against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to maintain service availability.
Access Control
Provides mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access and manage user or system permissions.
IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting
Controls traffic by allowing or blocking specific IP addresses to enhance security.
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) (1)
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN) (1)
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 14 Cloudflare Application Security and Performance reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM) (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives





