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Cloudflare recognized as a Leader in Forrester's WAF solutions report

Source Decision Insights Coverage Published March 20, 2025 Companies 2
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2 companies named across 1 category, one of 9 articles referencing Cloudflare. Previous coverage: Cloudflare recognized as a leader in web application firewall solutions by Forrester Research (Mar 2025).

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Cloudflare has earned recognition as a Leader in Forrester Research's Wave report for Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions. The report evaluates vendors based on 22 criteria and emphasizes Cloudflare's strong performance in various areas.

According to Forrester, Cloudflare's WAF received the highest possible score in 15 out of the evaluated criteria, including innovation, detection models, and product security. The report characterizes Cloudflare as an effective option for customers seeking an easy-to-manage and unified web application protection platform.

Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, stated that the company’s WAF is essential for customers aiming to safeguard their applications against cyber threats. The technology draws on insights from Cloudflare's global network to protect against vulnerabilities. This recognition from Forrester reflects the company's ongoing investment in enhancing its security solutions.

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