Cloudflare—Cloudflare launched Project Galileo providing free enterprise-level security to vulnerable organizations
In 2014, Cloudflare launched Project Galileo, providing free enterprise-level cybersecurity services to at-risk public interest organizations including human rights groups, journalists, and civil society organizations. By 2025, the project protected over 3,000 internet properties in 120+ countries, blocking 108.9 billion cyber threats in a single year. Cloudflare partners with 56 civil society organizations to identify groups needing protection.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Safety for Vulnerable Users | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Humanitarian Aid & Global Health | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Press Freedom | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.662 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.66)
Evidence (2 signals)
Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyber threats against Project Galileo organizations in one year
Between May 2024 and March 2025, Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyber threats against organizations protected under Project Galileo, a 241% increase from the previous year. Journalism and media organizations were the most targeted, accounting for 34% of all attacks.
Cloudflare Project Galileo 10th anniversary: protected 3,000+ properties in 120+ countries
Cloudflare's press release marking Project Galileo's 10th anniversary announced the program protects over 3,000 internet properties in 120+ countries, partnering with 56 civil society organizations. The program provides free enterprise-level DDoS protection and cybersecurity services to vulnerable organizations.