Amazon CloudFront

Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) service built for high performance, security, and developer convenience. It allows for the secure delivery of content with low latency and high transfer speeds. CloudFront achieves this through a network of 600+ globally dispersed Points of Presence (PoPs), which provide automated network mapping and intelligent routing. This ensures that data is delivered efficiently and securely to users around the world.

CloudFront also enhances security by offering traffic encryption and access controls, along with AWS Shield Standard for DDoS attack protection at no additional charge. Cost efficiency is another key feature, with consolidated requests, customizable pricing options, and zero fees for data transfer out from AWS origins. Additionally, CloudFront allows for customization of code execution at the AWS content delivery network (CDN) edge using serverless compute features, balancing cost, performance, and security.

The service supports a variety of use cases, including the delivery of fast, secure websites; acceleration of dynamic content delivery and APIs; streaming of live and on-demand video; and distribution of patches and updates. CloudFront is integrated with AWS Media Service and AWS Elemental for high-quality video delivery, and it scales automatically to meet the demands of delivering software, game patches, and IoT over-the-air (OTA) updates at scale.