NetBird is developing an open-source platform that combines a WireGuard®-based overlay network with Zero Trust Network Access to provide secure remote connectivity. The platform simplifies VPN deployment and enables granular access control, ensuring that only authorized users and compliant devices can connect to the network.
Funding
$5.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional VPNs and complex firewall configurations can be difficult to manage, creating security vulnerabilities and hindering secure remote access to internal resources. Existing solutions often lack granular access control and require significant IT overhead for deployment and maintenance.
Solution
NetBird offers an open-source, Zero Trust Network Access platform built on WireGuard® to simplify secure remote connectivity. The platform replaces legacy VPNs with a peer-to-peer overlay network, eliminating the need for complex firewall configurations and open ports. It enables granular network segmentation, allowing administrators to define policies that restrict access to specific resources based on user identity, device posture, and other contextual factors. NetBird integrates with identity providers for seamless SSO and MFA enforcement, ensuring that only authorized users and compliant devices can connect to the network.
Target Audience
NetBird targets IT teams, DevOps engineers, and security professionals who need a simple, secure, and scalable solution for remote access, network segmentation, and Zero Trust security.
Features
- WireGuard®-based overlay network for secure, high-performance connectivity
- Zero Trust Network Access with granular access control policies
- Integration with Okta, Microsoft, Google, and other identity providers for SSO and MFA
- Dynamic posture checks to enforce device security requirements (firewall, antivirus, etc.)
- Centralized network management through an intuitive web interface or API
- Detailed activity logging for auditing and security monitoring, with real-time streaming to SIEM platforms
- Support for Linux, Windows, macOS, mobile devices, and Docker containers
- Open-source platform that can be self-hosted or used as a cloud service