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Cloudflare provides a comprehensive suite of cloud-based services designed to enhance the security, performance, and reliability of websites, applications, and networks connected to the Internet. Companies use Cloudflare to protect against cyber threats like DDoS attacks, improve website loading speeds through content delivery network (CDN) services, and ensure high availability of their online assets. Cloudflare's edge computing platform allows businesses to deploy applications closer to end-users for faster performance. The company aims to make enterprise-grade web infrastructure accessible to organizations of all sizes, eliminating the need for managing individual network hardware.

In this video, you’ll see Cloudflare’s zero-trust security platform that keeps employees safe online and controls who can use company apps. First, it shows how Cloudflare checks user identity and device safety with Cloudflare Warp. Next, you learn how Cloudflare Tunnel connects apps (like intranet, SSH servers, and databases) without opening extra ports. Then, it explains how Cloudflare Gateway blocks risky sites, prevents data leaks, and uses browser isolation. You also see how Cloudflare scans cloud apps for bad settings with CASB and protects email with Area 1. The demo solves problems with VPNs, data theft, and email threats by making access secure and easy to manage.

Overview of Cloudflare’s global network and how it delivers zero-trust security for enterprises, protecting websites and corporate applications.

Introduction to Cloudflare Zero Trust

How Cloudflare connects with existing identity providers (enterprise and consumer) or via SAML/OpenID Connect to verify who is accessing resources.

Integrating Employee Identities

Using the Cloudflare Warp client and API integrations with security tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.) to check device health, OS, encryption, and trust scores.

Assessing Device Posture

Turning Cloudflare into your corporate network via a lightweight connector based on WireGuard that proxies application traffic from origin servers to the edge.

Introducing Cloudflare Tunnel

Installing the Tunnel daemon on Windows, Mac, Linux or Docker, generating commands to connect origin servers, and assigning hostnames or private IPs for secure proxying.

Setting Up Tunnel Connections

Adding applications behind Tunnel and defining access controls that enforce identity, device posture, and use of Cloudflare Gateway before granting access.

Onboarding Applications and Policies

Live demonstration of how employees and contractors authenticate (Okta, GitHub, one-time PIN), meet security requirements, and gain or are blocked from application access.

Demo: Employee vs. Contractor Access

Showing the Cloudflare app launcher for administrators, requiring purpose justification before accessing sensitive applications like a Postgres admin interface.

Admin App Launcher & Justification

Using Cloudflare Tunnel to provide a secure, browser-based SSH terminal without local key management, delivering performance comparable to a local session.

Browser-Based SSH Access

Proxying private IP resources over Tunnel and applying per-resource access policies for fine-grained zero-trust network access without complex network changes.

Private IP Access with Granular Control

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Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), VP of Engineering, IT Director

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 Diverse, including Technology, E-commerce, Financial Services, Media, Healthcare, Government

Cloudflare stands out by offering a unified platform that combines security, performance, and reliability. Their global network spans over 335 cities in 125+ countries, providing extensive coverage and speed. 

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Cloudflare offers several pricing plans:

- **Free Plan**: Provides basic security and performance features at no cost. ([cloudflare.com](https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/free/?utm_source=openai))

- **Pro Plan**: Costs $20 per month and includes additional security and performance enhancements. ([cloudflare.com](https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/pro/?utm_source=openai))

- **Business and Enterprise Plans**: Offer advanced features and support, with pricing available upon request.

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Companies use Cloudflare for various purposes:

- **Website Security**: Protecting websites from cyber threats and ensuring data safety.

- **Performance Optimization**: Enhancing website speed and reliability for better user experience.

- **Global Content Delivery**: Serving website content efficiently to users worldwide.

- **Application Development**: Building and deploying applications using Cloudflare's serverless platform.

- **Network Security**: Securing internal networks and applications from external threats.

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Cloudflare is a company that helps make websites and apps faster and more secure. They offer tools to protect against online threats and improve how quickly websites load. 

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Cloudflare is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It's especially useful for:

- **Company Size**: Ranges from small businesses to large corporations.

- **Job Titles**: IT Managers, Network Administrators, Security Analysts, Web Developers, and System Administrators.

- **Industries**: Technology, Finance, E-commerce, Healthcare, and Education.

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Notable customers include:

- **Discord**: Uses Cloudflare to connect their internal engineering team to necessary tools securely. 

- **Zendesk**: Relies on Cloudflare for a powerful, yet simple-to-implement, end-to-end solution that enhances their technology. 

- **Investec**: Utilizes Cloudflare's Developer Platform and Workers to provide user-programmable functionality. 

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- **Content Delivery Network (CDN)**: Speeds up website loading times by distributing content across a global network.

- **Web Application Firewall (WAF)**: Protects websites from malicious attacks and unauthorized access.

- **DDoS Protection**: Shields websites from Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks that can overwhelm servers.

- **DNS Services**: Provides fast and secure Domain Name System services to ensure reliable website access.

- **Cloudflare Workers**: Allows developers to run serverless code directly on Cloudflare's network for better performance.

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