We had a request for secure and high-performance remote access that did not rely on traditional VPNs, we knew this was more than just another task. It was a challenge. Our partner needed a solution rooted in Zero Trust principles, easy to implement, and free from performance bottlenecks. This was the beginning of this product development.
There was a challenge to address the common problems associated with VPNs: limited scalability, a perimeter-based model with security risks, and increased complexity. A solution was required that:
٠ Did not connect user devices directly to the corporate network.
٠ Prevented lateral movement risks.
٠ Provided full access visibility and audit trails.
٠ Had no negative impact on performance.
We developed a cloud-native Zero Trust solution that utilizes an application networking paradigm, rather than traditional network-level connectivity. This was a shift in perspective: users no longer connect to the network. They connect only to the specific apps they need.
The product is built around three core components:
٠ A cloud-based SaaS component is responsible for managing access and enforcing security policies.
٠ Security modules are positioned in front of enterprise applications, whether hosted in the cloud or on-premises, and remain protected behind firewalls with no direct exposure to the internet.
٠ A small-footprint application runs on the user’s device, establishing a secure, peer-to-peer connection using end-to-end DTLS (Datagram Transport Layer Security) encryption, without relying on intermediate cloud gateways to route traffic.
No ACL (Access Control List) changes. No firewall reconfigurations. Just secure, direct, audited access.
We implemented granular app-level segmentation, real-time activity logging, and transparent data-at-rest encryption, even on unmanaged endpoints, without relying on Mobile Device Management or Mobile Application Management solutions.
We delivered exactly what was needed, and more:
٠ Full Zero Trust access without a VPN.
٠ Stealth app-level connectivity, completely hidden from the public internet.
٠ High performance and strong security via direct tunnels – no proxy delays.
٠ Minimal deployment effort, integrated into their existing security environment.
With this solution, we responded to a critical industry need for modern, secure remote access. But we did not just build another Zero Trust Network Access solution. We redefined the access model itself: from network-level to application-level security.
This is what Zero Trust looks like, and it is already working in production.