As a certified Cloudflare expert, I propose to configure Cloudflare for your API routes to:
-Mitigate DDoS attacks and malicious traffic.
-Improve API response times through caching and global CDN optimization.
-Implement granular security rules (firewall, rate limiting, bot management).
-Ensure high availability with load balancing and failover strategies
Scope of Work
1. Initial Assessment
Review current API architecture, endpoints, and traffic patterns.
Identify security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
2. Cloudflare Configuration
DNS Setup:
Route API traffic through Cloudflare’s global network.
Configure proxied (orange-cloud) DNS records for API endpoints.
SSL/TLS Encryption:
Enable HTTPS with free or custom SSL certificates.
Enforce strict SSL/TLS policies (e.g., TLS 1.3, HSTS).
Security Rules:
Create firewall rules to block malicious IPs, SQLi, XSS, and bad bots.
Set up rate limiting to prevent abuse (e.g., 100 requests/minute per IP).
Enable Bot Fight Mode and Advanced DDoS Protection.
API-Specific Protections:
3. Performance Optimization
Caching Strategies:
Cache static API responses at Cloudflare’s edge (e.g., JSON payloads).
4. Reliability & Scalability
Load Balancing:
Distribute traffic across multiple API servers/regions.
Set up health checks and failover mechanisms.
5. Post-Deployment Support
Test all configurations to ensure zero downtime.
Provide documentation and training for your team.