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Cloak Your Network.
Secure Services not IPs

Sponsored by NetFoundry

Managing networks with static IPs, subnets, NAT, and firewalls is complex, fragile, and error-prone. As environments scale across cloud, hybrid, and mobile, traditional IP-based control falls apart. OpenZiti eliminates this headache by making identity—not IP—the core of your network. No more IP conflicts, no more guessing, just secure, zero-trust connectivity that works anywhere.

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The Right Model For Your Needs

Implementing zero trust is a journey and every organization has different needs. Depending on your needs, one zero trust model may be better than another. Some organizations require different models for different needs. OpenZiti offers three distinct zero trust models, allowing your organization to form a zero trust overlay network that works best for you and allowing you to transform to a zero trust implementation at your own pace.

ZTAA

Zero Trust Application Access

The most comprehensive approach to secure application to application communications.

  • Simplified deployment model makes securing multi-cloud or hybrid deployments trivial, deploy anywhere
  • Eliminates all network-related trust, including the host network

  • Network firewall operates in deny-by-default mode

  • OS firewall operates in deny-by-default mode (unauthorized east-west traffic is impossible)

  • Compiled into applications by leveraging OpenZiti SDKs
  • Achieves true process to process, end-to-end encryption

The ultimate goal for organizations seeking comprehensive zero trust security.

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ZTHA

Zero Trust Host AccessExtends zero trust principles to secure host communications
  • Works with existing solutions by using an OpenZiti Tunneler

  • Eliminates network-related trust

  • Network firewall operates in deny-by-default mode

  • OS firewall operates in deny-by-default mode (unauthorized east-west traffic is impossible)

  • Only the host network is a trusted network zone

Perfect for organizations looking to secure traffic in complex environments.
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ZTNA

Zero Trust Network AccessSecures access to applications and services in a secure network zone
  • Works with existing solutions by using an OpenZiti Router in trusted network space

  • Network firewall operates in deny-by-default mode

  • OS firewalls require inbound port rules per service

  • Allows zero trust network access on devices that can't install an OpenZiti Tunneler
Ideal for organizations beginning their zero trust journey with immediate security needs.
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Why OpenZiti

OpenZiti's unique capabilities redefine secure networking for the modern age.

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Strong Identities

IPs are not identities. OpenZiti leverages proven cryptographically verifiable identities.

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Identity-Aware Access

Fine-grained authorization with posture checking ensures only valid identities are allowed to connect to services.

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No Open Ports

Services completely vanish from the internet, becoming invisible to attackers and scan tools.

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App-Level Embedding

SDK integration brings zero trust directly into your applications, no agents required.

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Smart Routing

The OpenZiti Fabric intelligently routes traffic through the optimal path for security and performance.

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End-to-End Encryption

Libsodium-powered cryptography ensures data is secure in transit, always.

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Private DNS

Authenticated, private DNS resolves service names to secure overlay tunnels, not IP addresses.

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No Port Inference

Single-port transport prevents service fingerprinting and port scanning vulnerabilities.

Ready to Deploy Your Overlay?

Whether you're looking for enterprise-grade support or prefer to self-host, NetFoundry and OpenZiti offer flexible deployment options to meet your needs.

Enterprise Managed

Get fully managed zero trust networking with NetFoundry's enterprise offering, complete with SLAs and 24/7 support.

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Self-Hosted

Deploy and manage your own OpenZiti network with our comprehensive documentation and community support.

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