NetFoundry vs. Cloudbrink

NetFoundry is an identity-first Zero Trust networking platform built to secure workload connectivity across applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, data centers, AI agents, industrial systems, and distributed sites. The platform is based on OpenZiti, the open source Zero Trust networking technology created and maintained by NetFoundry. Rather than connecting systems primarily by IP address, NetFoundry assigns cryptographic identities to workloads and uses policy to determine which identities can communicate with specific services. Authorized sessions are established through outbound-only, end-to-end encrypted connections, leaving protected services without inbound ports that can be scanned or directly attacked. This architecture can reduce reliance on traditional VPNs, firewall rules, network address translation, static routes, and IP allowlists when connecting distributed workloads. Identity-based microsegmentation allows teams to create least-privilege paths between individual services and helps limit lateral movement if one system is compromised. Site-to-site capabilities connect clouds, branches, plants, partner networks, and other environments without requiring conventional tunnel management or unique IP address ranges. NetFoundry also provides controls for AI agents so organizations can govern machine-to-machine access, apply consistent policies, and track interactions across AI infrastructure. API security capabilities can keep services unreachable until authentication and authorization are complete, while OT and IoT features help secure legacy or sensitive environments without modifying individual controllers. Software vendors and solution providers can embed NetFoundry connectivity into their own products to reach customer environments without requiring customers to expose inbound ports or configure traditional VPN access.

Cloudbrink's secure access service significantly enhances both employee productivity and morale. For IT and business executives facing challenges with remote employees due to unreliable network performance, Cloudbrink’s High-Availability as a Service (HAaaS) offers a cutting-edge zero-trust access solution that provides a remarkably fast, in-office-like experience for today’s hybrid workforce, regardless of their location. Unlike conventional ZTNA and VPN options that compromise security for performance, leading to employee frustration and decreased productivity, Cloudbrink’s solution secures user connections while effectively addressing the end-to-end performance challenges that others overlook. The Automated Moving Target Defense security provided by Cloudbrink stands out among other secure access solutions. Recognized by Gartner as the "future of security," Cloudbrink is at the forefront of innovation in this field. By dynamically altering the attack surface, it becomes considerably more difficult for adversaries to target a Cloudbrink user’s connection. This includes rotating certificates every eight hours or less, eliminating fixed Points of Presence (PoPs) by allowing users to connect to three temporary FAST edges, and continually changing the mid-mile path. If you seek the quickest and most secure solution for remote access connectivity, Cloudbrink is undoubtedly the answer you’ve been searching for. With Cloudbrink, you can ensure a seamless experience for your remote teams while maintaining the highest security standards.