Cloudflare named leader in Web Application Firewalls by Forrester

Cloudflare has been designated as a leader in the field of Web Application Firewall solutions, according to the latest report by Forrester Research.

The company's Web Application Firewall (WAF) secured the top score in 14 of the evaluated criteria, including Innovation, Detection models, Product security, and Partner ecosystem. This recognition reflects Cloudflare's efforts in web application security.

Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, expressed his satisfaction with the acknowledgment saying, "Since our founding, Cloudflare's WAF has been a cornerstone offering for millions of customers who depend on us to buy valuable time to patch their systems before hackers can find and exploit vulnerable applications. We're proud to be recognised as a Leader by Forrester in this space, further underscoring for us our continued investment and success in building the best platform for protecting APIs and application web traffic–unmatched by any competitor."

The Forrester Wave: Web Application Firewall Solutions report describes Cloudflare as a compelling option for those seeking a comprehensive web application protection platform that offers user-friendly management and ongoing innovation.

The report also emphasises that "Cloudflare stands out with features that help customers work more efficiently," underscoring the platform's user-focused innovations.

Cloudflare's performance in the report signifies its dedication and progress in delivering solutions that protect clients from a shifting threat landscape. Leveraging insights from its expansive global network, Cloudflare's WAF is designed to prevent threat actors from exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs.

Forrester evaluated a total of 10 vendors, analysing 22 different criteria relating to current offerings, strategic planning, and customer feedback.