Stop Breaches Before They Happen with User Risk Scoring

Security teams often find themselves in a relentless game of Whac-A-Mole, scrambling to respond to breaches after they occur. Phishing attacks, compromised credentials, and insider threats create a reactive cycle that drains resources. Cloudflare’s latest innovation—User Risk Scoring—shifts this paradigm. By integrating dynamic risk assessments into Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies, organizations can proactively prevent breaches instead of merely reacting to them.

From "What" to "How": Dynamic Risk Assessment

Traditional security models rely on static checks: Is the user authenticated? Is their device compliant? But identity is fluid. A legitimate user can become a risk if their account is hijacked or if they exhibit suspicious behavior like impossible travel or data exfiltration attempts.

How Cloudflare One Calculates Risk

• Internal Signals: Monitors logs from Cloudflare Access (login attempts, geolocation) and Gateway (malware hits, DLP triggers).
• Third-Party Integrations: Leverages CrowdStrike and SentinelOne data to assess device posture and user behavior.
• Deterministic Scoring: Admins define risk behaviors (e.g., failed logins = high risk). The system aggregates events, assigns scores, and resets them after investigation.

Easily Apply Adaptive Access Policies

Knowing a user is risky is only half the battle. Cloudflare One automates action with Adaptive Access policies. For example:

• Block high-risk users from accessing sensitive apps like the Finance Portal.
• Require physical security keys for medium-risk users.

This eliminates manual intervention, preventing attackers from exploiting delays. Policies apply globally or per application, ensuring security doesn’t disrupt productivity.

Closing the Loop: Dynamic Access Control

The system evolves in real time. If a user’s risk score drops after investigation, access is automatically restored. Future updates will support step-up MFA during active sessions. Cloudflare also shares risk signals with Okta via the Shared Signals Framework, ensuring consistent enforcement across platforms.

Move Faster, Stay Secure

Cloudflare One transforms security from a "department of no" to a "department of yes, and safely." By embedding risk scores into ZTNA policies, organizations gain continuous, adaptive protection. Start testing risk signals in your dashboard today or join a ZTNA pilot to integrate CrowdStrike or SentinelOne signals.

Ready to upgrade your security strategy? Begin with a free trial for up to 50 users—no sales call required. For enterprise needs, our team will guide you through a seamless SASE roadmap.

FAQs

How does User Risk Scoring enhance Zero Trust security?

It adds behavioral context to identity checks, enabling real-time access adjustments based on risk levels.

Can I customize risk behaviors?

Yes. Admins define which actions (e.g., failed logins, DLP violations) trigger risk scores.

Does this work with existing tools?

Cloudflare integrates with Okta, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne for unified risk management.

What if a user’s score drops after investigation?

Access is automatically restored based on updated policies, ensuring minimal disruption.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Start with 50 users for free and scale as needed.