Imperva
Imperva CDN: An Overview
Imperva CDN is part of Imperva’s comprehensive cybersecurity suite, offering robust content delivery, DDoS protection, and application security. Founded in 2002, Imperva is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA. Known for its strong focus on security, Imperva provides services designed to protect websites, applications, and data from cyber threats while ensuring fast and reliable content delivery.
Features
Comparison with Top CDN Providers
Feature | Imperva CDN | Akamai | Google Cloud CDN | Azure CDN | AWS CloudFront |
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Number of PoPs | 50+ | 300+ | 140+ | 130+ | 450+ |
Web Application Firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DDoS Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SSL/TLS Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Origin Shield | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Image Optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Time Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Edge Computing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
API Gateway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global Anycast Network | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Developer-Friendly Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable Outages and Events
- March 2019: Imperva experienced an outage affecting a subset of its customers due to a network configuration issue. The problem was identified and resolved promptly by the engineering team.
- August 2019: Imperva disclosed a security incident involving unauthorized access to its Cloud WAF product. Measures were taken to secure the system and notify affected customers.
Notable Customers
Technology
Imperva CDN leverages a global network of PoPs to deliver content quickly and securely to users worldwide. The service integrates advanced security features, including Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection, to safeguard websites and applications. Imperva supports modern protocols like HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 and offers real-time analytics, image optimization, and edge computing capabilities. The platform is designed with a strong emphasis on security, providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
Contributions to Open Source
Imperva has contributed to the open-source community, focusing on security and performance. Some notable open-source projects and contributions by Imperva include:
- Incapsula WAF: A web application firewall project.
- HTTP/2 Traffic Analysis Tools: Tools for analyzing HTTP/2 traffic patterns and security.
Pricing
Imperva CDN’s pricing model is based on data transfer, requests, and additional security features. Below is a general overview of potential pricing components:
Service Component | Estimated Price Range |
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Data Transfer Out | $0.10 - $0.20 per GB |
HTTP/HTTPS Requests | $0.005 per 10,000 requests |
Web Application Firewall | Additional cost |
DDoS Protection | Additional cost |
SSL/TLS | Included |
Real-Time Analytics | Included |
Edge Computing | Additional cost |
For detailed and tailored pricing, businesses are encouraged to visit the Imperva pricing page or contact Imperva directly for a customized quote based on their specific needs.