Akamai Site Shield vs. CacheFly

Akamai Site Shield is a security solution designed to protect web applications by concealing origin servers from direct internet access. By routing all incoming traffic through Akamai's globally distributed network, Site Shield ensures that only legitimate requests reach the origin, effectively mitigating threats such as Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks and other malicious activities. Key Features and Functionality: - Origin Cloaking: Removes web applications from publicly accessible IP address space, preventing attackers from targeting the origin directly.

Launched in 2002, CacheFly developed the world’s first TCP-anycast based Content Delivery Network—the only network built for throughput. From the first byte to the last byte, CacheFly delivers your files faster. Learn why many of the world's most trusted brands trust CacheFly to deliver their content. Visit us at www.cachefly.com.