Who is NetFoundry?
NetFoundry is a Software Defined Networking (SDN) and zero trust connectivity provider that delivers programmable, application-centric Network as a Service (NaaS) for enterprises building cloud, edge, and Internet of Things (IoT) architectures.
- Zero trust networking-as-a-service for application-centric connectivity across clouds, data centers, sites, and endpoints.
- Software-only overlay network based on private, encrypted, and segmented application-level connections.
- Developer-centric platform with APIs, SDKs, and automation for embedding networking into applications and DevOps workflows.
- Secure access solutions for resources in public cloud, private cloud, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and edge environments without traditional VPNs.
- Integration with cloud and edge ecosystems for distributed workloads, including IoT and Industry 4.0 scenarios.
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More About NetFoundry
NetFoundry provides a software-only zero trust networking platform (networking, security) that enables enterprises to build and operate application-centric connectivity across multi-cloud, on-premises (on-prem), and edge environments. Its services are delivered as NaaS, allowing organizations to establish private, encrypted overlays on top of existing internet infrastructure without dedicated circuits or traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) hardware.
The NetFoundry platform is positioned for use in environments that require secure connectivity between distributed users, applications, and devices, such as hybrid cloud deployments, SaaS access, branch connectivity, and IoT or edge computing scenarios. Enterprises deploy lightweight software endpoints to form application-specific connections, which are authenticated and authorized using zero trust principles. Access is defined at the application layer rather than at the network segment or IP level, which aligns with modern security and microsegmentation approaches.
From an architectural standpoint, NetFoundry aligns with software-defined perimeter and zero trust network access (ZTNA) concepts, using centrally orchestrated policies to manage identity, access, routing, and encryption. The platform uses distributed gateways and endpoints to set up overlay paths, with traffic protected via standard cryptographic protocols and controlled through identity- and policy-based access. Management and orchestration are exposed through web consoles, APIs, and automation toolchains that integrate with DevOps and cloud-native workflows.
In marketplace and technology taxonomies, NetFoundry fits into categories such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), zero trust network access (ZTNA), and cloud networking-as-a-service. It addresses use cases that are also served by VPN alternatives, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) overlays, and other cloud-delivered security services, but with an emphasis on application-level connectivity and software-only deployment. This supports scenarios where organizations need to connect workloads across multiple public cloud providers, enable remote or third-party access to internal applications, or connect edge and IoT deployments back to core cloud or data center resources.
NetFoundry’s offerings are typically adopted by IT, security, and network engineering teams looking to standardize secure connectivity as part of cloud migration, microservices adoption, or distributed application delivery. The platform’s API- and SDK-based approach enables integration into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and programmatic provisioning of connectivity as code. This positions NetFoundry for use as a foundational component in modern enterprise networking, security, and edge/IoT connectivity strategies.
Our description of NetFoundry. Updated December 2025.
