What is the difference between a CDN and Cloudflare's WAF?

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What is the difference between a CDN and Cloudflare's WAF?
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A CDN (Content Delivery Network) focuses on speeding up content delivery by caching static assets. A WAF (Web Application Firewall) focuses on protecting your website from application-layer attacks. While they are distinct, they work together. Cloudflare provides both a CDN and a WAF, offering comprehensive security and performance solutions.