The chapter explores the essential role CloudFlare plays in improving internet speed and security, catering to individual developers, startups, and businesses. It discusses the unique features of CloudFlare's network, which sets it apart from traditional cloud providers and highlights their dedication to maintaining both speed and security. The chapter also delves into CloudFlare's early days, commitment to customer focus, and organizational structure, showcasing their emphasis on delivering top-grade service and building a better internet for all users.
Cloudflare is an infrastructure provider basically protecting more than 20% of the entire web from bad actors. When everything is going well, you don't even have to know it exists. It's one of the only defenses — sometimes the only defense — standing between websites and the people who want to take them down.
Protecting free speech on the internet around the world, across war zones and hundreds of different kinds of government, is no easy feat. That puts the company, and CEO Matthew Prince, right at the heart of some of Decoder's biggest challenges and themes.
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Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today’s episode was produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and was edited by Callie Wright.
The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder.
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