Webscale Networks

Webscale Networks

Cloud-native CDN and web security platform. Webscale Networks provides edge delivery, DDoS protection, and bot mitigation for e-commerce sites. Most functionality is network-level; client-side scripts may appear for bot detection challenges.

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Overview

Webscale Networks is a cloud-native CDN and web security platform providing edge delivery, DDoS protection, and bot mitigation for e-commerce sites. Most functionality operates at the network level.

What This Script Does

  • Provides CDN edge delivery for site assets and pages
  • Performs DDoS protection and traffic filtering at the network level
  • May inject client-side JavaScript for bot detection challenges (CAPTCHA or JavaScript challenges)
  • Sets security-related cookies for bot mitigation and session validation
  • Makes network requests to Webscale edge servers for content delivery and threat analysis

Consent & Compliance

Category: Essential

Webscale Networks provides security and infrastructure services that protect the site from attacks and ensure content delivery. Security cookies for bot detection and DDoS mitigation are classified as strictly necessary under ePrivacy Directive guidance.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. CDN delivery and security services are essential infrastructure. Blocking Webscale would remove DDoS protection and potentially break content delivery. Security cookies for bot detection are strictly necessary and exempt from consent requirements.

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Consent Categories

Essential

Also Known As

Webscale Networkswebscalenetworks.comCDN security platforme-commerce CDNDDoS protection CDNbot mitigation cloudedge security

Industries

Computers Electronics and TechnologyProgramming and Developer SoftwareBusiness and Consumer ServicesBusiness Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is consent required for Webscale Networks?

No. Webscale Networks is a cloud-native CDN and web security platform providing edge delivery, DDoS protection, and bot mitigation. These are essential network infrastructure functions that do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and are exempt from consent requirements.

What does Webscale Networks do on e-commerce sites?

Webscale Networks operates primarily at the network layer, delivering content via CDN edge nodes and filtering malicious traffic. Client-side scripts, if present, perform bot detection challenges. No persistent advertising or analytics cookies are set for visitor profiling purposes.

How does ConsentStack classify Webscale Networks?

ConsentStack classifies Webscale Networks as an essential vendor. Its CDN delivery and security functions are strictly necessary for site operation. ConsentStack allows any Webscale Networks scripts to load without consent gating and does not include them in marketing or analytics blocking rules.

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