Achieve Reliable Multi-Network Connectivity with Zero Trust: NetFoundry’s Approach
Today’s critical business initiatives—whether it’s smart manufacturing, generative AI, IoT, or autonomous systems—depend on reliable, secure multi-network connectivity. As companies evolve into hyperconnected entities, the dependency on connecting multiple private networks becomes essential for operational efficiency and security.
Historically, VPNs dominated these connections, but their limitations are evident. NetFoundry redefines this approach, offering a purpose-built model designed for today’s complex multi-WAN and multi-network environments, ensuring seamless and secure connections.
Modern Cybersecurity Principles for Multi-Network Environments
Across industries, there is a shared objective: achieving secure connectivity that adheres to essential cybersecurity principles, including:
- Strong identity management
- Continuous authentication and authorization
- Microsegmentation and least privileged access
- End-to-end encryption
- Real-time visibility and controls
These principles, however, have traditionally focused on single-network environments controlled by one administrator, which falls short in the Airbnb-era of interconnected, distributed systems. The shift to multi-network models necessitates a new approach.
The “Airbnb” Era of Networking
In the past, securing everything under one network “roof” was feasible. But today, data and services are spread across multiple, distinct networks and administrative zones. The analogy shifts from the “Red Roof Inn” to the “Airbnb” model, where critical business initiatives rely on reliable, secure multi-network connections.
Traditional solutions like SASE, ZTNA, and SSE, designed for singular networks, are no longer sufficient. Businesses now operate in environments with diverse administrative domains, where legacy models can’t keep up. This is where NetFoundry’s solution shines, providing zero trust connectivity tailored to the multi-network landscape.
NetFoundry: Enabling Secure Multi-Network Connectivity
NetFoundry leads in enabling secure, multi-network connectivity, applying zero trust principles across modern data flows that span different networks. Our solution augments or replaces traditional methods, addressing key challenges in connecting private networks:
- VPNs and Private APNs: VPNs remain the dominant method for private connections despite their drawbacks—complex setup, security risks, and maintenance. Private mobile APNs also suffer from similar inefficiencies.
- Private Circuits: Physical circuits like MPLS offer secure connectivity but are prohibitively expensive and limited in availability, making them impractical for modern, agile operations.
- One-Way Data Flows: Many companies resort to unidirectional data flows to avoid the complications of VPNs and physical circuits. However, these flows severely limit flexibility and scalability.
- Internet/TLS with Firewall Holes: While some businesses expose their servers to the internet to improve speed and reduce costs, it leads to significant security and operational risks, especially at scale.
A Borderless Zero Trust Model
NetFoundry extends zero trust beyond the single network, enabling businesses to secure multi-network data flows without disruption. Our platform is software-only and application-specific, making it easy to deploy and scale without the need for physical infrastructure. You can spin up a secure NetFoundry network in minutes, seamlessly replacing or enhancing existing methods according to your business needs.
By building identity management, continuous authentication (authN), authorization (authZ), and end-to-end encryption into a borderless, high-performance overlay network, NetFoundry ensures reliable and secure multi-network connectivity for today’s most demanding business use cases.
Unlock Business Potential with Multi-Network Connectivity
In the modern landscape, secure multi-network connectivity is no longer optional. Businesses must move beyond legacy models and adopt solutions that facilitate secure, efficient, and reliable connections across diverse environments. NetFoundry’s platform empowers companies to achieve this, making critical business initiatives—from IoT deployments to AI integrations—possible without compromising on security or performance.
Embrace the future of multi-network connectivity with NetFoundry, and unlock new levels of security, flexibility, and efficiency.
