The VPN is the new perimeter risk.
VPN sessions drop every 12 hours, forcing thousands of re-authentications daily
New site onboarding takes weeks of hardware procurement and leased line provisioning
Flat network topology gives lateral movement to any compromised credential
Remote workers bypass security controls through split-tunnel configurations
Identity-first security at the edge.
Cloudflare One deployment
Full SASE platform with ZTNA, SWG, CASB and DLP — all delivered from Cloudflare's 330+ edge locations. No hardware, no backhauling.
WARP client rollout
Seamless device-level authentication. Users connect the moment they open their laptop — no manual VPN, no session drops. We handle MDM integration and staged rollout.
Browser Isolation
Contractors and third parties access internal apps through isolated browser sessions — zero software install, zero data leaves the session.
Active Directory integration
Identity-based policies synced with your existing AD/Entra ID. Group-based access rules, MFA enforcement, device posture checks.
Common Zero Trust scenarios we deliver.
VPN replacement
Migrate 1,000-50,000+ users from legacy VPN to Cloudflare One with zero downtime. Phased rollout with pilot groups.
Multi-site connectivity
Replace MPLS leased lines with Magic WAN. Onboard new offices in hours, not months — including seasonal locations.
Contractor access
Secure third-party access without endpoint agents. Browser-based isolation with session recording and DLP policies.
Compliance frameworks
Zero Trust architecture aligned with ISO 27001, NIST 800-207, GDPR and KVKK. Audit-ready logging and reporting.
Zero Trust architecture with Cloudflare One.
Cloudflare One replaces the traditional hub-and-spoke network with an identity-aware edge. Every connection — user-to-app, site-to-site, app-to-internet — routes through Cloudflare's global network where security policies are enforced inline.
Zero Trust vs. legacy VPN.
Side-by-side comparison of traditional VPN architecture against Cloudflare Zero Trust across key enterprise criteria.
| Criteria | Legacy VPN | Cloudflare Zero Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Access model | Network-level (full tunnel) | Application-level (per-resource) |
| Authentication | Once at connection | Continuous per-request |
| Lateral movement | Unrestricted after connect | Impossible — no network access |
| Device posture | Not checked | Enforced (OS, disk encryption, AV) |
| Third-party access | Requires VPN client install | Clientless browser isolation |
| New site onboarding | Weeks (hardware + leased line) | Hours (software tunnel) |
| Global performance | Backhaul to data center | Nearest edge (330+ cities) |
| Scalability | Hardware appliance limits | Cloudflare scale (unlimited) |
Our Zero Trust implementation methodology.
A proven four-phase approach that minimizes risk and ensures zero disruption to your business operations during migration.
Discovery & Assessment
Map all applications, user groups, network topology and existing access policies. Identify quick wins and high-risk areas. Deliver a Zero Trust readiness report with migration plan.
Foundation & Pilot
Deploy Cloudflare One infrastructure: DNS, Tunnel connectors, identity provider integration. Onboard a pilot group (50–100 users) to validate access policies and user experience.
Phased Rollout
Migrate user groups in waves — department by department. Configure SWG, CASB, DLP policies. Run Cloudflare One in parallel with existing VPN during transition.
Optimization & Handover
Decommission legacy VPN. Fine-tune policies based on traffic analytics. Knowledge transfer to your team. Ongoing support with defined SLAs.
Frequently asked questions.
How long does a Zero Trust migration take?
For 1,000 users: 4-8 weeks. For 5,000+ users with complex network topologies: 8-16 weeks. We run phased rollouts with pilot groups before full deployment.
Can you migrate us from Zscaler or Palo Alto Prisma?
Yes. We have hands-on experience migrating from Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco AnyConnect and Fortinet. Policy mapping, parallel running and cutover are all included.
What happens to our existing VPN during migration?
We run Cloudflare One in parallel with your existing VPN. Users migrate in waves. The old VPN stays active until the last group is fully transitioned — zero disruption.
Ready to get started with Cloudflare Zero Trust?
Book a free assessment call with our Cloudflare engineering team.