Security Checks and CAPTCHAs on Online Courses through Skillshare

What is Cloudflare?

Cloudflare is a web application service that provides an additional layer of security, performance, and reliability to websites. When you access your online course on Skillshare, Cloudflare can help prevent common threats like DDoS attacks.

CAPTCHAs: What are they and how do they work?

CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) are a type of challenge-response test used to verify the identity of users. When you log in to your online course on Skillshare, Cloudflare can detect if your login credentials are valid by checking against their CAPTCHA database.

Cloudflare's Security Features for Online Courses

• SSL Encryption: Secure communication between clients and servers using an encrypted protocol like TLS.
• DDoS Protection: Measures in place to prevent malicious traffic from overwhelming the website.
• Real-time Monitoring: Cloudflare continuously monitors your website for security threats.