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My site is already on Cloudflare, but the security section is still at its default settings. The immediate priority is to turn on and correctly tune Cloudflare’s DDoS protection so it works 24/7 without affecting legitimate traffic. Key tasks I need completed: • Enable and verify Cloudflare’s DDoS protection on the zone • Set sensible sensitivity levels and rate-limiting thresholds for both Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 attacks • Create at least one custom Firewall Rule to block obvious malicious patterns while allowing normal visitors and known search-engine bots • Produce a brief hand-off document outlining the settings changed, why they were chosen, and how to monitor the dashboard going forward I already have full access to the Cloudflare dashboard and can grant you temporary member access. Please keep all changes transparent so I can audit and learn from them afterwards. Completion is confirmed once an attack simulation (or equivalent traffic spike) shows the new rules taking effect in the analytics panel without blocking legitimate requests, and all settings are documented for future reference.
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As a trusted, proven expert in fields paramount to this project - Cloud Security, Computer Security, Network Security, and Web Security - I bring much-needed skills and experience to the table. With over a decade serving 680+ projects and verified 5-star ratings since 2011, I'm the freelancer you can truly depend on for an important task like this. At A2Z Research Consultants, we emphasize "Research. Security. Automation." These three pillars directly relate to your project's requirements. Our rigorous approach in research and publication as well as our cybersecurity advisory practice provide the exact blend of skills needed to configure Cloudflare's security features to maximize protection without hindering legitimate access. I understand the severity of potential attacks and the cost of downtime your business may face from malicious activities or poorly optimized security settings. Comprehensively evaluating your existing security posture, suggesting meaningful configuration changes targeting Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 attacks, extensive testing against attack simulations for effectiveness, and delivering a precise document for future monitoring are just a few of my strengths that make me incredibly qualified for this job. I am looking forward to securing your site with prowess!
£250 GBP in 7 days
6.6
6.6

Hello, I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service-provider networks. I specialize in Network Security, SD-WAN, routing & switching, enterprise wireless, and secure network architecture, helping companies modernize legacy networks, improve reliability, and reduce WAN costs. Core expertise: - Firewalls & Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower IPsec & SSL VPN, site-to-site, remote access, policy design - Routing & Switching: Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst, Nexus, Juniper Routers (M10, MX 960) and SRX 500 (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP) Enterprise LAN & campus design - LAN Switching (Multi-Vendor): Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, HP, Aruba, FortiSwitch Access/core design, redundancy, QoS, segmentation - Enterprise Wireless: Cisco WLC & APs, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Ubiquiti, Aruba Wi-Fi, FortiAP Coverage design, roaming, security, troubleshooting - SD-WAN: Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki (hub-and-spoke, MPLS + Internet, segmentation, HA, traffic steering) - Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP Site-to-site VPN, routing integration - Network Automation: Python Certifications: CCIE Enterprise Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation CCNP Data Center CCNP Security Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-Cloud If you share your current setup and goal, I can propose a clear and practical solution. Best regards,
£30 GBP in 1 day
6.4
6.4

I can handle this Cloudflare security setup and keep every change transparent for you. I’ll configure the DDoS and firewall settings carefully so protection stays active without disrupting normal visitors or search engine bots. I’ll also validate the behavior through testing/traffic review and provide a short hand-off document explaining what was changed and why. You’ll be able to audit everything easily afterwards.
£200 GBP in 3 days
6.0
6.0

I can help with this, Hi, I will configure your Cloudflare zone with tuned L3/4 and L7 DDoS thresholds, custom firewall rules that whitelist known bot UA strings (Googlebot, Bingbot) while blocking malicious patterns, and a documented handoff covering every setting changed. One round of revisions is included after the traffic spike test confirms rules are firing correctly in analytics. Questions: 1) What type of site is this (WordPress, custom app, static)? This affects rate limiting tuning. 2) Do you have any known attack patterns or IPs from past incidents to reference? Grant me temporary member access and I will have the first config ready for your review within 24 hours. Looking forward to discussing further. Best regards, Kamran
£23 GBP in 10 days
5.6
5.6

Hi, I reviewed your project and understood that your Cloudflare security section is still on default settings. The goal is to enable and correctly tune Cloudflare DDoS protection 24/7, set safe sensitivity and rate limits for Layer 3/4 and Layer 7, and add a custom Firewall Rule that blocks obvious malicious patterns while allowing normal visitors and known search-engine bots. I’ll work directly in your Cloudflare dashboard to adjust settings for Computer Security, Linux, and Cloud Security, then verify behavior using analytics so the new protections engage during an attack simulation without impacting legitimate traffic. You’ll get clean, transparent changes plus a brief hand-off document explaining what was changed, why, and how to monitor the dashboard going forward. Let’s discuss here now.
£250 GBP in 30 days
5.3
5.3

I can configure Cloudflare with production-ready DDoS protection, optimize rate limiting and security settings, create effective firewall rules that block malicious traffic without affecting legitimate users or search engines, and verify everything through Cloudflare analytics. I’ll also provide a concise handover document explaining every setting, the reasoning behind it, and how to monitor and maintain the protection going forward.
£100 GBP in 2 days
5.3
5.3

Hi, You’re already on Cloudflare, so the real work here is making the shield intelligent, not just switched on. I can tighten the DDoS settings, tune Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 thresholds, and add a clean Firewall Rule set that blocks obvious abuse while keeping genuine users and search bots moving smoothly. I’ve handled Cloudflare configuration, traffic filtering, and protection tuning for live sites where false positives are the hidden cost. I’ll make the changes transparently, verify them in the dashboard, and document exactly what was adjusted, why it was chosen, and how to monitor it later. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. I can get this reviewed quickly and keep everything audit-friendly from start to finish. Would you like the rules tuned more aggressively for attack blocking, or more conservatively to minimize any chance of false positives? Best regards, Asad
£250 GBP in 10 days
5.5
5.5

With my 7+ years of experience as a WordPress technical specialist, I'm more than equipped to handle your Cloudflare security configuration needs. Ensuring a smooth, secure experience for your website is my top priority. I have a vast understanding of computer security, internet security, network security, and web security, all of which are highly valuable when it comes to configuring and optimizing your Cloudflare settings. I'm confident in my abilities to enable and verify Cloudflare’s DDoS protection while expertly setting the sensitivity levels and rate-limiting thresholds for both Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 attacks. Additionally, custom Firewall Rules are a cake-walk for me - I will create efficient rules that block malicious patterns while remaining hospitable to normal visitors. Transparency is key in this process and you can count on me to keep you updated every step of the way. I'll make sure to create a comprehensive hand-off document that clearly outlines all the changes made, why they were chosen, and how you can monitor the dashboard going forward. Your satisfaction guarantee stands tall with me, so I won't consider this project done until an attack simulation validates that your new rules are effectively protecting your site while allowing legitimate requests through mbedtls.
£80 GBP in 1 day
5.5
5.5

Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, and I’m excited to partner with you. I can dive into your project immediately. I’m an experienced Cloudflare & Web Security Specialist with over 10 years of experience securing websites, configuring DDoS protection, WAF rules, rate limiting, and performance optimization. I understand you need to configure and fine-tune Cloudflare DDoS protection, optimize Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 settings, create custom Firewall Rules, and provide clear documentation for monitoring and future management. I’ll ensure strong protection while minimizing false positives for legitimate users. I am skilled in Cloudflare, DDoS Protection, WAF, Firewall Rules, Rate Limiting, DNS, SSL/TLS, Web Security, and Performance Optimization. I’m ready to start immediately and would be happy to discuss your requirements and secure your website. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
£100 GBP in 3 days
4.5
4.5

I’ve worked on Cloudflare security tuning and can help you move this zone away from default settings properly. Based on your brief, I would set the protection layers, apply sensible rate limits, create a clean firewall rule for obvious bad traffic, and document the final setup in a simple handover note. I’ll make sure the result is practical, monitored, and easy for you to review later.
£150 GBP in 4 days
4.3
4.3

Setting up Cloudflare correctly is essential for protecting your site from malicious traffic while ensuring legitimate visitors don't face unnecessary friction. I can configure your WAF rules, SSL/TLS settings, and caching policies to ensure your server is shielded and your load times are minimized. With over 15 years of experience managing Linux servers and cleaning hacked websites, I handle security infrastructure daily. My background in PHP and web architecture allows me to bridge the gap between your server environment and Cloudflare, ensuring that security headers and firewall configurations are actually effective rather than just set to defaults. I can complete this configuration and verify the security hardening for £115.34 within 1 day. Let me know if you are ready to start so I can get your site protected immediately.
£115.34 GBP in 1 day
4.3
4.3

Hello Sir/ Mam I have checked Requirements As a seasoned developer with a wealth of Experience in Web Application , Penetrating Testing , Network security , security auditing , Web security , Software Testing . I'm confident I can bring your virtual reality project to life. My track record as demonstrated in my 100% job completion and 5-star review rating showcases My ability to deliver exceptional results on time and with utmost quality I believe that my skill set makes me the ideal candidate for this project Please come on chat we will discuss more about this I will be waiting for your reply . Thank you !
£135 GBP in 1 day
4.2
4.2

With over 8 years as a developer, I bring to the table a robust set of skills in your tech-stack that directly relates to your project. My deep expertise in Linux and Cloud Services like AWS will prove vital to enabling and verifying Cloudflare's DDoS protection as well as setting sensitivity levels so that your legitimate traffic is never hampered. I pride myself on my ability to create clean documentation and provide thorough hand-offs, ensuring you understand the settings we change, the benefits they offer, and how you can monitor them going forward. Transparency during our collaboration is one of my core values, which means all changes made in Cloudflare's security settings will be diligently recorded and described so that you can distinctly comprehend the changes and refer back to them when needed. Not only this, but we will also conduct an attack simulation or traffic spike analysis to verify everything works effectively while maintaining uninterrupted access for genuine visitors. Lastly, by choosing me for this project,you're not only hiring a highly proficient developer but also getting a seasoned freelancer who has a knack for troubleshooting and learning from experiences. I see this project as an opportunity to not only do the necessary work but also add value by sharing insights gleaned from past encounters with similar security configurations.
£135 GBP in 7 days
4.4
4.4

Hi, I can secure your Cloudflare setup by enabling and properly tuning DDoS protection, configuring rate limits, and creating firewall rules that block malicious traffic without affecting real users or search engine bots. I'll document every change with clear explanations and verify everything using traffic testing, so you can confidently monitor and manage the setup later. I have 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, specializing in Linux (CentOS, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat) and Windows servers. I work with cPanel/WHM, Plesk, Virtualmin, Hestia, AWS, Azure, Docker, Apache, Nginx, DNS, mail servers, and applications like WordPress, Magento, Laravel, Node.js, PHP, Nextcloud, and OwnCloud, as well as integrating and managing Cloudflare services. Kindly chat once. Thanks!
£90 GBP in 1 day
4.2
4.2

Hello, "Tailored Cloudflare DDoS Configuration" - need 24/7 protection without blocking legit traffic. I will use Cloudflare’s API to turn on “Under Attack” mode and set precise rate‑limit thresholds, because API changes are instant and fully auditable. I automated a similar Cloud API task: https://www.freelancer.com/projects/automation/Automate-Reolink-Video-Backup-Script/reviews I will also create a custom firewall rule that blocks common malicious patterns while allowing normal visitors and search‑engine bots, then run a traffic‑spike test to confirm no legitimate traffic is blocked. Do you have any existing firewall or rate‑limit rules that must be preserved? Looking forward to working with you. Artur Giżycki
£120 GBP in 3 days
3.9
3.9

Your scope is clear, and yes, this can be done in a clean and auditable way. I can configure the DDoS protection, tune Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 behavior, add a custom firewall rule that is safe for real users and bots, and then verify the rules are firing correctly in analytics. I’ll also give you a concise document so you know exactly how to monitor it going forward.
£120 GBP in 3 days
3.6
3.6

Hi there, I can help you properly configure Cloudflare security settings and strengthen your website protection without impacting legitimate users. I understand your goal is not just enabling default protection, but tuning DDoS mitigation, firewall controls, and monitoring so the zone is secure and manageable long term. I will review your current Cloudflare setup, configure appropriate Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 DDoS protection settings, adjust security sensitivity levels, implement rate limiting where required, and create custom Firewall Rules to block suspicious patterns while keeping normal visitors and trusted crawlers accessible. After configuration, I will verify the rules through Cloudflare analytics, review security events, and provide a clear handover document explaining every change, the reasoning behind it, and recommended future monitoring steps. My approach is focused on secure configuration, transparency, and avoiding unnecessary blocking that can hurt SEO or customer access. Could you share your current Cloudflare plan level and whether your website has experienced any recent attacks, unusual traffic spikes, or suspicious requests? Looking forward to work with you. Thanks
£80 GBP in 2 days
3.4
3.4

Hello, I can configure your Cloudflare security by enabling DDoS protection, WAF, rate limiting, and custom firewall rules while ensuring legitimate traffic remains unaffected. I'll also provide complete documentation of all changes and verify the configuration through testing.
£25 GBP in 1 day
3.5
3.5

The choice here is how tight to set Cloudflare before it starts costing you real visitors: aggressive enough to slow junk traffic, but measured enough that Googlebot, Bingbot and normal users don't get caught in the same net. I would treat this as a zone security tune rather than a quick toggle. First I would baseline the current Cloudflare setup, DNS/proxy state, SSL mode, bot signals, cache rules, WAF status and recent traffic patterns. Then I would turn on and tune the L3/4 and L7 protections around the site you actually have, set sensible sensitivity and rate limits, and add at least one custom rule aimed at bad traffic with a documented allowlist path for known crawlers and any business-critical endpoints. M1: audit current Cloudflare zone, traffic baseline, risk notes, £99, 1 day. M2: DDoS/WAF/rate-limit tuning plus custom firewall rule and crawler-safe exceptions, £111, 1 day. M3: validation with a simulated spike, monitoring notes, rollback notes and hand-off doc, £90, 1 day. £300 is a fair starting number from the brief. The thing that could move it is whether you already have enough Cloudflare plan features for rate limiting, managed WAF rules and useful security analytics, or whether I need to work around plan limits. First milestone would be the audit and baseline for £99 in 1 day, so the exact rule set and tuning level is confirmed before changing live traffic controls.
£300 GBP in 3 days
3.1
3.1

Hi, I have extensive experience securing production environments with Cloudflare, Linux, and web infrastructure. I've mitigated high-volume DDoS attacks by implementing Cloudflare WAF rules, rate limiting, bot protection, custom firewall policies, and traffic filtering while ensuring legitimate users and search engine crawlers remain unaffected. I can review your current Cloudflare configuration, fine-tune DDoS protection, configure Layer 7 security, implement intelligent firewall rules and rate limits, and validate the configuration through traffic analysis. I'll also provide a clear handover document explaining every change, the reasoning behind it, and how to monitor your security dashboard going forward. Available to start immediately and can complete the implementation today.
£50 GBP in 1 day
3.1
3.1

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