Cloudflare Enhances DDoS Protection with Programmable Logic

Cloudflare has introduced Programmable Flow Protection, a new feature for its Magic Transit customers that allows for custom DDoS mitigation logic. This innovation enables businesses to define their own rules for identifying and blocking malicious traffic, particularly for custom UDP protocols that were previously challenging to protect. By leveraging eBPF technology, customers can deploy their mitigation strategies across Cloudflare's global network, offering precise control and enhanced security. The feature, currently in beta, provides a more granular and effective defense against sophisticated DDoS attacks, moving beyond generic rate limiting.