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Who is Firezone?
Firezone is an open-source zero trust network access platform that provides identity-based, policy-controlled connectivity to private applications, networks, and resources using the WireGuard protocol.
- Zero trust network access (ZTNA) for private applications and infrastructure
- WireGuard-based client and gateway connectivity
- Identity provider integration with group-based access policies
- Self-hosted and cloud-managed deployment options
- Open-source codebase published under the Apache 2.0 license
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Organizations deploy Firezone as an alternative to traditional virtual private networks (VPNs) for remote workforce access to internal resources. Administrators define access policies by user, group, and resource, which replaces broad network access with per-resource authorization. In enterprise environments, the platform is positioned for IT and security teams managing distributed workforces, contractor access, and hybrid infrastructure.
The architecture consists of a client application on user devices, one or more gateways deployed within the network or cloud environment, and a control plane that handles authentication, policy distribution, and configuration. Connectivity uses WireGuard, a cryptographic VPN protocol built on a compact codebase, with traffic encrypted between clients and gateways. Authentication is delegated to external identity providers through OpenID Connect, which allows integration with existing single sign-on and multi-factor authentication systems.
The product category sits within secure access service edge (SASE) and security service edge (SSE) frameworks, where zero trust network access is one component alongside secure web gateways and cloud firewalls. Firezone focuses on ZTNA and private network access rather than the full SASE stack. Compared with legacy remote access VPNs that grant access to entire subnets, ZTNA models grant access to specific resources after identity and device verification.
Self-hosting allows organizations to run the control plane and gateways within their own infrastructure, which affects data residency and regulatory planning. Open-source licensing allows security teams to inspect the source code and contribute to its development. Audit logs record access events for review by administrators.
Firezone is classified in the Information Technology sector under cybersecurity, specifically network security, within the SASE, SSE, and zero trust network access solution area. Its active offerings address private resource access, identity-based policy enforcement, and gateway-based network connectivity. As a privately held company, Firezone competes in the zero trust network access market.
Our description of Firezone. Updated October 2026.
