Why we are acquiring Area 1

Cloudflare has agreed to acquire Area 1 Security, a company that specializes in cloud-native technology to protect businesses from email-based security threats. The integration of Area 1's technology with Cloudflare's global network will provide customers with the most comprehensive Zero Trust security platform available. Email remains an important and vulnerable vector for cyber threats against businesses and individuals, despite advancements in spam protection and cloud-based email. Existing email security solutions often fail to adequately protect users from phishing attacks and other advanced threats. Cloudflare's acquisition of Area 1 Security aims to enhance its ability to secure customers by adding email security to its existing Zero Trust security platform, offering a seamless integration of multiple layers of security protection for businesses.