CDN & Cybersecurity Engineer - Web performance & security at CDN Tech / Ecritel
Real User
2021-02-10T08:22:26Z
Feb 10, 2021
Layer 3 or 4 DDoS are absorbed by the CDN as design (IP, TCP ,UDP), the high volume doesn't reach your origin server so you are automatically protected.
But in case of layer 7 DDoS, all application attacks (SQL injections, XSS, Remote file inclusion), you need a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect against this kind of threat, the CDN will not "see" and of course not block these attacks (and it's not his role)
Founder and Strategic Business Development with 11-50 employees
User
2020-06-19T02:50:25Z
Jun 19, 2020
Because the CDN have normally a WAF, a reverse proxy and a lot of locations to replicate in miliseconds your site. I know Cloudflare better and this is the response can I answer you.
CDNs accelerate the delivery of web content worldwide by storing it closer to end-users. They mitigate latency, enhance site performance, and provide added security for web applications.
A CDN consists of a network of distributed servers that deliver content to a user based on their geographical location, ensuring faster loading times and improved site performance. CDNs reduce bandwidth costs and improve global availability for applications, effectively managing traffic spikes and...
Layer 3 or 4 DDoS are absorbed by the CDN as design (IP, TCP ,UDP), the high volume doesn't reach your origin server so you are automatically protected.
But in case of layer 7 DDoS, all application attacks (SQL injections, XSS, Remote file inclusion), you need a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect against this kind of threat, the CDN will not "see" and of course not block these attacks (and it's not his role)
Because the CDN have normally a WAF, a reverse proxy and a lot of locations to replicate in miliseconds your site. I know Cloudflare better and this is the response can I answer you.