Cloudflare’s Approach to Research

Cloudflare has expanded its Cryptography Research team into a broader Computer Science Research group. The company's research model is based on a hybrid approach that combines practical problem-solving with long-term, impactful projects. This approach allows researchers to work closely with product and operations teams, ensuring their work remains grounded in real-world issues. Cloudflare's massive popularity enables it to conduct large-scale experiments and contribute significantly to the development of international technical standards. The company is currently focusing on areas such as security and privacy, cryptography, internet measurement, low-level networking, and emerging networking paradigms.