zoom_in Click to enlarge

Cloudflare Zero Trust

▲ ▼

language

description Cloudflare Zero Trust Overview

This is a comprehensive security platform that uses DNS and identity to control access to applications, rather than relying solely on network perimeters. While it manages access *through* DNS records, it represents a shift from pure DNS management to identity-aware networking. It is essential for organizations adopting a true Zero Trust security model, verifying user identity before allowing any connection.

help Cloudflare Zero Trust FAQ

What is the difference between Cloudflare Zero Trust Access and Gateway?

Cloudflare Access controls who can reach an application using identity, authentication, and policies. Gateway filters or controls traffic such as DNS, HTTP, and network requests, so Access is primarily application access while Gateway is primarily traffic security.

Can Cloudflare Zero Trust protect a private web application without opening inbound ports?

Yes, Cloudflare Tunnel can create an outbound connection from the private environment and publish an application through Cloudflare Access policies. Users can authenticate through an identity provider instead of receiving a broad network-level VPN route.

What does the WARP client do in Cloudflare Zero Trust?

The Cloudflare One or WARP client can connect an enrolled device to Zero Trust policies and route DNS or private-network traffic according to the organization's configuration. It is available for platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, but the exact mode depends on the administrator's profile.

Can Cloudflare Zero Trust enforce DNS filtering for company devices?

Yes, Gateway DNS policies can allow or block domains and record activity for enrolled locations or devices. This is separate from public DNS hosting, so changing a domain's Cloudflare DNS records alone does not create an identity-aware access policy.

swap_horiz

Looking for Cloudflare Zero Trust alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward