November Cloudflare Guide: The Ultimate Proven Security Checklist

November Cloudflare Guide: The Ultimate Proven Security Checklist

November is here, bringing with it pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and the ever-present need to keep your website safe and sound. And let's be honest, with the threat landscape constantly evolving, it feels like you need a PhD in cybersecurity just to keep up. That's where Cloudflare comes in, and this guide is your ultimate, proven checklist for ensuring your site is locked down tight this November. I'm not just regurgitating documentation here; I'm sharing hard-earned wisdom from over a decade of battling the digital baddies. So, what's the problem? Well, it's not just about massive DDoS attacks anymore (although those are still a threat). It's the sneaky bots scraping your content, the malicious actors trying to brute-force their way into your admin panel, and the zero-day exploits that can leave you vulnerable in an instant. In my experience, the biggest issue is often complacency . We set up Cloudflare, think we're good, and then forget to regul…