You're welcome, but also keep in mind that it's just my opinion :) Someone else might come along and tell you all the ways I'm wrong.
Also, it's not a black & white situation. If your dataset isn't super valuable, or if it's just niche enough, it's possible that adding Cloudflare by itself would be "good enough" protection. It's a LOT better than nothing, and also much better protection than what most people can DIY on their own.
Also, it's not a black & white situation. If your dataset isn't super valuable, or if it's just niche enough, it's possible that adding Cloudflare by itself would be "good enough" protection. It's a LOT better than nothing, and also much better protection than what most people can DIY on their own.