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

FeatureImperva CDN
Number of PoPs50+
Web Application FirewallYes
DDoS ProtectionYes
SSL/TLS SupportYes
Origin ShieldNo
Image OptimizationYes
Real-Time AnalyticsYes
Edge ComputingYes
API GatewayYes
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3Yes
Global Anycast NetworkYes
Developer-Friendly ToolsYes

Comparison with Top CDN Providers

FeatureImperva CDNAkamaiGoogle Cloud CDNAzure CDNAWS CloudFront
Number of PoPs50+300+140+130+450+
Web Application FirewallYesYesYesYesYes
DDoS ProtectionYesYesYesYesYes
SSL/TLS SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Origin ShieldNoYesNoNoYes
Image OptimizationYesYesYesYesYes
Real-Time AnalyticsYesYesYesYesYes
Edge ComputingYesYesYesYesYes
API GatewayYesYesYesYesYes
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3YesYesYesYesYes
Global Anycast NetworkYesYesYesYesYes
Developer-Friendly ToolsYesYesYesYesYes

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:

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 ComponentEstimated Price Range
Data Transfer Out$0.10 - $0.20 per GB
HTTP/HTTPS Requests$0.005 per 10,000 requests
Web Application FirewallAdditional cost
DDoS ProtectionAdditional cost
SSL/TLSIncluded
Real-Time AnalyticsIncluded
Edge ComputingAdditional 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.