What is Cloudflare?
Cloudflare is a web application delivery service that uses a combination of distributed load balancing, content delivery networks (CDNs), and security features to protect websites from cyber threats.
- Distributed Load Balancing:
- Cloudflare distributes traffic across multiple servers worldwide to ensure that no single server is overwhelmed.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs):
- Cloudflare uses CDNs to deliver content from edge locations closer to users, reducing latency and improving user experience.
Security Measures Used by Seedandspark.com
Seedandspark.com used Cloudflare to restrict access to their users, implementing various security measures such as IP blocking, rate limiting, and SSL encryption.
- IP Blocking:
- Cloudflare blocks suspicious IP addresses that are known to be associated with malicious activities.
- Rate Limiting:
- Cloudflare limits the number of requests a user can make to their website within a certain time period.
- SSL Encryption:
- Cloudflare encrypts all traffic between users and Seedandspark.com using SSL/TLS protocol.