Is a CDN Secure?

Yes. A CDN improves security by acting as a protective layer between users and the origin server, and by offering several built-in security features:

• SSL/TLS Encryption: Ensures secure transmission of data between users, the CDN, and the origin server.
• Web Application Firewall (WAF): Blocks malicious requests targeting application vulnerabilities.
• Bot Mitigation: Identifies and filters harmful automated traffic without affecting legitimate users.
• Secure Token Authentication: Uses signed URLs or tokens to restrict access to protected content.
• IP Access Controls: Allows administrators to define who can access specific resources.
• Origin Shielding: Hides the origin server behind the CDN, reducing its exposure to direct attacks.