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Cybersecurity Capabilities of Leading CDNs

Building on our feature comparison in our previous article in our CDN Series, we delve into the cybersecurity strengths of Cloudflare and Akamai. This article explores the security features each CDN offers, providing insights into how they protect your online assets. Understanding these capabilities is crucial before moving on to assess their ease of use and integration.

 

Security Features of Cloudflare

Cloudflare offers a comprehensive security suite, including:

– DDoS protection

– SSL/TLS encryption

– Web Application Firewall (WAF)

– Rate limiting

These features are integrated into all of Cloudflare’s plans, ensuring even the most basic users benefit from high-level security measures.

 

Security Features of Akamai

Akamai provides highly sophisticated security options, such as:

– Behavioural analytics

– Bot management

– Real-time threat detection

Akamai’s platform is particularly strong in defending against large-scale and sophisticated attacks, making it a favourite in finance and government sectors.

 

Security Comparison

– Cloudflare: Comprehensive security in all plans, suitable for most commercial needs.

– Akamai: Advanced security features for industries needing customised protection against complex threats.

 

Conclusion

Both Cloudflare and Akamai offer robust security features, but Akamai provides a slightly more comprehensive approach for those needing specialised security measures. Next, we’ll look into ease of use and integration of these CDNs.

 

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