Case Study: Khan Academy achieves faster, more reliable global education delivery with Fastly

Khan Academy blocks 17,000% DDoS spikes with Fastly

Khan Academy, a nonprofit providing free global education, faced challenges scaling its infrastructure to reliably serve users in regions with poor internet connectivity. Their existing setup with Fastly's CDN involved complex VCL code that created inefficient, brittle request flows, increasing latency and potential failure points for these vulnerable users.

Fastly implemented its Compute edge computing platform to streamline Khan Academy's architecture, consolidating requests and reducing network hops. This significantly improved site reliability and load times for users with spotty connections. Fastly also provided Bot Management, Next-Gen WAF, and DDoS Protection, which automatically blocked malicious traffic like a 17,000% traffic surge from an attack. The solution allowed Khan Academy's team to focus on its mission rather than operational burdens, ensuring a seamless educational experience for millions.

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