In a context of accelerated digitalization, the infrastructure that supports public services in Catalonia must be up to the current challenges. Cybersecurity and immediate availability are no longer optional; they are the foundation of citizen trust. For this reason, at the AOC we have integrated Cloudflare as a key piece in our cloud services architecture.
But what exactly does this mean for local authorities and citizens? Below, we detail the main advantages of this solution.
An impenetrable shield against cyberattacks
Security is our priority. Cloudflare acts as a first line of defense (WAF – Web Application Firewall) that filters malicious traffic before it can reach our systems.
- Protection against DDoS attacks: Thanks to its global capacity, we can mitigate massive denial of service attacks, ensuring that electronic headquarters remain operational even in the most critical situations.
- Intelligent bot management: We identify and block automated traffic that attempts to compromise the integrity of procedures.
Speed and efficiency in content delivery
Thanks to content delivery network (CDN) technology, the physical distance between the server and the user is no longer an obstacle.
- Reduced latency: Cloudflare distributes the content of our services across a global network of servers. This means that when a citizen accesses an AOC portal, the data travels from the closest point, dramatically speeding up page loading.
- Less load, more agility: Automatic file optimization reduces the weight of navigation, facilitating access from mobile devices and slow connections.
Guaranteed availability: “Always online”
Administration never stops. Cloudflare's load balancing system allows us to handle traffic spikes smoothly. If a node in the infrastructure experiences an incident, traffic is automatically redirected to a healthy one, ensuring that service is never interrupted.
Commitment to compliance and privacy
This technical improvement is fully aligned with the National Security Scheme (ENS). All communications are protected with state-of-the-art encryption protocols (TLS/SSL), ensuring that citizens' privacy is protected with every click.
Towards a digital administration of excellence
The implementation of Cloudflare is another step in the AOC's strategy to offer an open, resilient and efficient administration. It's not just about technology, but about ensuring that every procedure, every query and every download is done as securely and quickly as possible.
We continue working to transform the relationship between citizens and institutions, building a digitally advanced country.
