Cloudflare Gateway Proxy is a cloud-based forward proxy and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) that provides deep packet inspection, URL filtering, and data loss prevention for outbound internet traffic. It is a core component of the Cloudflare One SASE platform, designed to replace legacy on-premises proxy hardware with a globally distributed edge network.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 72/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cybersecurity
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2020 (as part of Cloudflare One)
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA