Reference Architecture Documentation
Introduction
Welcome to our comprehensive reference architecture documentation. This resource provides detailed insights into building secure, scalable, and efficient systems using modern cloud-native architectures.
What You'll Learn
- How to build and operate secure global networks
- Best practices for protecting business infrastructure and assets
- Implementation patterns for AI and observability solutions
- Security architecture principles and patterns
Architecture Center
Our Architecture Center provides comprehensive resources for IT and security professionals looking to implement robust, secure solutions. This documentation is designed for:
Security Architecture
Learn how to build and operate secure networks with comprehensive security services that protect public and private resources.
Explore Security →AI & Observability
Implement multi-vendor AI solutions with comprehensive observability and control mechanisms.
Explore AI Solutions →Security Overview
Security is fundamental to modern infrastructure. Our security architecture provides:
🔒 Zero Trust Architecture
Service isolation, least privilege, and zero trust principles built into every layer.
🌍 Global Network Security
Distributed security services across 330+ cities worldwide, protecting against DDoS, zero-day attacks, and more.
🛡️ Application Security
WAF, bot management, API protection, and comprehensive threat detection.
AI Solutions Architecture
Modern AI implementations require robust observability and control mechanisms. Our reference architecture covers:
- Multi-vendor AI platform integration
- Comprehensive observability pipelines
- Control plane architecture for AI workloads
- Security and compliance for AI systems
- Performance optimization strategies
Network Architecture Principles
Our network architecture is built on several key principles:
Anycast Networking
Every data center broadcasts the entire network range for both UDP and TCP, ensuring the shortest path for users.
Edge Computing
Every server runs all services, enabling single-pass inspection and processing close to end users.
Global Scale
Over 405 Tbps network capacity with connections to every major Internet exchange.
Security by Design
Security controls at every layer, from network to application, with continuous threat monitoring.