Company

NetFoundry

Connect To Anything More Securely

NetFoundry provides secure, scalable zero trust connectivity to applications and equipment without traditional network vulnerabilities.

About NetFoundry

2017

Founded

Privately Held

2019

Released Zero Trust Networking Open Source

1000+

Enterprises

100+

Countries

5000+

AppNets

1 Billion

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NetFoundry

NetFoundry enables solution providers to integrate zero trust secure networking into their products.

Providers

Providers use embeddable, invisible, secure-by-default AppNets™ to reinvent their enterprise connectivity.

Results

Results are unparalleled security, reduced IT friction, increased sales, higher product adoption, simplification, and lower costs.

Who We Are & What We Do

NetFoundry is a software company specializing in secure networking and connectivity. Our mission is to empower product companies to build secure, connected solutions by embedding zero trust networking directly into their applications.

In today’s interconnected world, traditional network-based security models are outdated. With blurred lines between internal and external networks—thanks to cloud services, IoT, and mobile devices—secure application-level access and security have become essential.

To meet this need, we developed AppNets™—embeddable, zero trust overlay networks. AppNets ensure access is limited to trusted people and services by breaking networks into smaller, secure segments. With AppNets, companies can embed secure networking into applications using just a few lines of code, eliminating the need for outdated tools like VPNs.

How AppNets™ Work

AppNets leverage zero trust principles by:

Using mTLS and PKI certificates to verify identities and encrypt data.
Eliminating scannable ports to block potential hackers.
Enforcing least privilege access and continuous authentication to prevent lateral movement within networks.
Seamlessly integrating with existing security tools to safeguard data across environments.

Deploy Your Way

Run NetFoundry’s software on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid—we adapt to your infrastructure needs. With NetFoundry Cloud, our connectivity-as-a-service platform, you can spin up global networks in minutes, leveraging 150+ cloud locations across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle. Embed secure connectivity directly into your products and deploy without vulnerabilities or reliance on customer security systems.

Why This Matters

Our customers see tangible results by embedding AppNets into their products:

Increase sales by adopting new business models.
Reduce operational friction and costs through secure-by-design connectivity.
Strengthen security and compliance without burdening customer networks.

Try AppNets™ today and discover how they can transform your business.

How Companies Use AppNets™

Manufacturers

Manufacturers securely connect smart products without relying on customer networks, reducing risks and ensuring security by design.

Software companies

Software companies embed AppNets into their platforms to ensure safe and seamless connectivity across their applications.

Service providers

Service providers replace legacy tools like VPNs with AppNets for secure, remote network access.

Mission

To empower businesses with secure, scalable, and easy-to-integrate networking solutions based on zero trust principles, enabling seamless connectivity and robust security across diverse environments.

Empowering Secure Connectivity

To help businesses to achieve secure, scalable, and seamless connectivity through innovative zero trust networking solutions.

Leading Zero Trust Networking

To lead the evolution of zero trust networking by providing cutting-edge solutions that embed security into every aspect of digital communication.

Transforming Network Security

To transform network security by delivering easy-to-integrate, highly secure networking solutions that support the dynamic needs of modern businesses across multiple locations.

Advancing Secure Networking

To advance secure networking by developing scalable, zero trust solutions that protect and empower enterprises worldwide.

Innovating Connectivity

To innovate the way businesses connect and protect their digital assets, ensuring secure and efficient networking across all environments.

Global Secure Connectivity

To ensure secure and seamless connectivity across all digital environments, making zero trust the standard for global networking.

Universal Zero Trust

Our goal is to create a world where zero trust networking is universally adopted, providing unmatched security and flexibility for businesses everywhere.

Seamless Digital Security

To make digital security seamless and integral to every network, enabling businesses to operate with confidence and efficiency.

Next-Generation Networking

To lead the next generation of networking by embedding zero trust principles into every digital connection, from the edge to the cloud.

Empowering Innovation

To empower businesses to innovate without boundaries by providing secure, adaptable, and easy-to-manage networking solutions.

Vision

A more secure online world, where identity-driven networking is embedded in applications as code, eliminating the vulnerabilities of perimeter security.

Values

Customer-Centric Approach

We prioritize our customer’s needs, ensuring our solutions align with their business goals and deliver exceptional value.

Innovation

We continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible in networking, pioneering advancements in zero trust and secure connectivity.

Transparency

Open communication and transparency guide all our operations and developments, fostering trust and collaboration.

Collaboration

Partnering with market leaders and developers, we create game-changing solutions that address both traditional and new business challenges.

Open Source Commitment

We believe in the power of community and open-source development, as evidenced by our founding of the OpenZiti project, which allows teams to customize and extend our platform.

Exceptional Support

We provide top-tier support and documentation, backed by our open-source community and dedicated team, ensuring seamless integration and continuous network optimization.

Build

Build Zero Trust Overlay Networks

Build secure zero trust software-defined networks (SDNs) easily using our NetFoundry Platform, which includes a Ziti controller, Ziti edge routers, and the Ziti Administration Console.

Benefits

Eliminate the Cost and Complexity of Building Overlay Networks

Rapid Deployment
Quickly establish Zero Trust overlay networks (AppNets) using our software-only solutions, drastically reducing setup time.

Global Reach and Flexibility
Extend your networks to any location—from operational technology (OT) environments to the cloud—with instant access to over 150 NetFoundry sites worldwide.

Infrastructure Independence
Leverage any existing network infrastructure for secure, infrastructure-independent networking that offers unified control and agility.

Embed

Embed Zero Trust in Applications As Code

Embed zero trust networking and connectivity into products and solutions using Ziti Edge tunnellers and Ziti Edge SDK (as code).

Benefits

Reinvent the Product Experience to Drive Sales and Adoption

Application-Centric Networking
Integrate networks seamlessly with your applications for a unified approach.

Zero Trust Designed In
Extend identity, authentication, and authorization to every endpoint, eliminating traditional VPNs and permitted IP addresses.

Comprehensive Network Control
Gain end-to-end control with enhanced telemetry, performance, and security.

Connect

Connect Securely without
Perimeter Security Infrastructure

Connect to the fabric at the application level, not the network level. Encrypt end-to-end with outbound-only clients and no open ports.

Benefits

Remove OT and IT Security Friction in the Sales Process

Enhanced Security
Implement unparalleled protection with microsegmentation, mTLS, and end-to-end encryption.

Optimal Network Performance
Leverage dynamic routing and self-healing for peak performance.

Increased Privacy and Protection
Make private resources invisible online with no open inbound ports.

Manage

Manage Your Overlay Networks Your Way

Deploy the solution in the way that makes the most sense for your requirements and business goals: Hybrid, Managed, or On-Prem.

Benefits

Take the Cost and Complexity Out of Managing Your Connected Solutions

Control and Visibility
Maintain full oversight over network activities and configurations.

Performance and Reliability
Ensure high-performance networking with reliable uptime.

Flexible Deployment
Deploy as Network as a Service (NaaS) across numerous sites or entirely on your own infrastructure.

FAQ

How does NetFoundry implement zero trust networking?

NetFoundry utilizes identity-based authentication, continuous authorization, and microsegmentation to enforce zero trust principles. It provides secure connectivity between endpoints without needing to provide access to entire networks.

What are the deployment options available with NetFoundry?

NetFoundry offers flexible deployment options, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid models. NetFoundry Cloud is entirely hosted and managed by NetFoundry. NetFoundry Hybrid Cloud enable customers to extend the NetFoundry networks and infrastructure to on-premise or private clouds. NetFoundry OnPremise is self-hosted, self-managed by the customer and supports deploying air-gapped environments.

How can NetFoundry integrate with our existing applications?

NetFoundry provides open-source SDKs, APIs and tools to integrate with your applications and systems and seamlessly embed zero trust networking into applications.

How is NetFoundry different from an SD-WAN?

SD-WANs connect networks. NetFoundry connects applications. The two approached are very different. SD-WANs connect multiple sites integrating features like firewalls and secure gateways, relying on the traditional network perimeter. NetFoundry uses a zero trust security model, which means that it doesn’t assume trust for any user or device by default. It builds security into the network fabric itself, ensuring that connections are only established after verifying identity and security posture. Unlike SD-WANs that connect multiple networks, NetFoundry connects applications, devices, and users securely over any network, without needing to connect entire networks. It provides secure, software-defined networking as code, making it highly adaptable and scalable. It prevents network access and lateral movement.

How is NetFoundry different from VPNs?

NetFoundry differs from VPNs by providing a zero trust, software-defined networking solution that eliminates traditional network vulnerabilities like holes in firewalls, open ports, network access and lateral network movement. Unlike VPNs, which rely on centralized gateways and broad network access, NetFoundry uses application-specific, encrypted connections (AppNets) that do not depend on physical infrastructure. This approach offers greater security, scalability, and performance by enabling direct, secure connections between devices, users, and applications without introducing bottlenecks or single points of failure. NetFoundry simplifies network management with a cloud-native console, making it easier to deploy and manage secure, high-performance AppNets across any environment.