The Vercel Security Checkpoint is a protective layer implemented within Vercel's hosting infrastructure that helps safeguard applications from potential security threats. This system:
- Verifies legitimate browser traffic
- Protects against automated attacks and suspicious activities
- Implements checkpoint validation using unique identifiers (e.g., sfo1::1763877517-Q3aqxvOLAj3RzUVDTAyUTyEa3x0ti4n9)
- Serves as a first line of defense for hosted applications
The checkpoint is particularly useful for:
- Preventing DDoS attacks
- Filtering out malicious bot traffic
- Ensuring secure access to deployed applications
- Maintaining platform reliability and performance
