SB Technology launches Cloudflare WAF service

SB Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President ＆ CEO: Shinichi Ata; hereinafter referred to as SBT) will begin offering the Cloudflare WAF (Web Application Firewall) service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Cloudflare), as well as handling inquiries regarding implementation and post-implementation services.
Cloudflare WAF is an advanced security solution for protecting web applications. It detects and responds to threats in real time, strengthening defense against DDoS attacks, bot attacks, and more. It uses machine learning to analyze and respond quickly to unknown threats, providing a safe environment.

■Background

In recent years, with the advancement of digital transformation (DX), companies have been increasing access to their information assets from both inside and outside the company. At the same time, the types and methods of cyber attacks have become more sophisticated and diverse, and cyber attacks targeting companies are on the rise year by year. Meanwhile, according to Cloudflare, attacks on the application layer are still continuing, and in terms of DDoS attacks, it has been reported that approximately 21.3 million attacks were blocked throughout 2024, an increase of 53% compared to 2023. (*1)
Against this background, SBT will begin handling Cloudflare WAF, which not only provides cutting-edge WAF functions but also a wide range of security measures, including real-time detection through machine learning, to provide a comprehensive response to the increasingly sophisticated and cunning web-based cyber attacks that companies face.

■Features of Cloudflare WAF

Integrated security
Cloudflare WAF integrates a variety of security features to protect your web applications, simplifying management and eliminating the hassle of managing multiple security products.

-Strong defense against DDoS and bot attacks
Leveraging Cloudflare's global network, we detect and mitigate DDoS attacks in real time. In particular, our bot management capabilities prevent attacks from malicious bots and protect access for legitimate users.

- Real-time threat detection and response using machine learning
The Cloudflare WAF uses machine learning to analyze traffic and detect anomalous patterns, allowing organizations to quickly respond to zero-day attacks and emerging threats, strengthening their security.

・Start date
April 9, 2025

Learn more about Cloudflare WAF here.
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/cloudflare-waf

SBT will continue to develop managed security and operational services for Cloudflare WAF, and will provide optimal solutions to further strengthen customers' security measures.

■Comment from Tom Evans, Chief Partnership Officer, Cloudflare, Inc.

We are very pleased that SB Technology Corp. will start offering Cloudflare's application security cloud-based WAF management service. With SB Technology Corp. 's expertise, we look forward to strengthening our customers' security and providing greater value through our collaboration.

About Cloudflare, Inc.

Cloudflare powers and protects websites, remote teams, APIs, mobile apps, and anything else that connects to the Internet. The company operates one of the largest and most interconnected networks in the world, currently spanning more than 125 countries and 335+ cities, interconnecting with more than 13,000 networks, including major ISPs, cloud services, and enterprises. Cloudflare operates within approximately 50 milliseconds of response time for approximately 95% of the world's Internet-connected population. In Q4 2024, Cloudflare blocked an average of 227 billion cyber threats per day.

*1
Cloudflare Blog: Record 5.6Tbps DDoS Attack in Q4 2024 and Global DDoS Trends,
https://blog.cloudflare.com/ja-jp/ddos-threat-report-for-2024-q4/
Cloudflare Blog.Application Security Report: 2024 Update,
https://blog.cloudflare.com/ja-jp/application-security-report-2024-update/

• *The company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of our company or the respective companies or organizations.