AI is forcing enterprises to rethink their networks: they must move GPU traffic, protect sensitive data, and secure autonomous agents across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. That’s why CRN highlighted Cloudbrink as one of the 10 Network‑As‑A‑Service Companies To Watch In 2026, calling out its AI‑driven protocol and expansion of security and performance benefits for AI agents and online AI services.
NaaS built for AI, not just cost savings
Many NaaS offerings focus on replacing hardware with a subscription model, but do little to solve AI‑specific security problems. Cloudbrink approaches NaaS as Personal SASE, instantly upgrading any home or cellular connection into an in‑office‑quality experience via a personal SASE overlay powered by an AI‑based protocol and a global network of FAST Edge locations. This AI‑optimized fabric is what enables SAFE AI controls and high‑performance ZTNA to operate together for the hybrid workforce.
Securing every AI path in a hybrid workforce
Enterprises now use AI through disjointed paths: SaaS copilots, browser‑based AI tools, agentic workflows, and custom LLMs running locally or in the cloud. Cloudbrink’s SAFE AI capabilities allow security teams to secure all of these paths consistently, detecting sensitive data exfiltration, shadow AI usage, and unauthorized API calls regardless of where the user or AI agent is located.
Organizations can call out:
- Agentic AI in back‑office workflows
- Browser‑based AI assistants used by business users
- Local and private LLMs used by developers and data teams
Unified visibility for AI, users, and apps
Traditional network tools see packets; Cloudbrink’s portal shows how AI is actually used across the business. Teams can quickly identify which AI agents are talking to which services, what volume of data they exchange, and where anomalous or risky patterns occur, all from the same console they use to manage ZTNA and secure connectivity. That unified view is crucial for compliance teams tasked with demonstrating control over AI‑related data flows.
Compliance‑first AI connectivity
Cloudbrink’s AI platform weaves compliance intelligence into the network, giving IT and security teams the control, visibility, and performance needed to adopt AI safely. By applying Zero‑Trust principles to AI workloads, enforcing least‑privilege access for AI agents, and integrating with identity platforms like Entra and Okta, Cloudbrink helps enterprises meet data governance and regulatory requirements without slowing innovation.
Awards as proof of an innovative approach
The recent Global InfoSec Publisher’s Choice AI Security Solution award at RSA 2026 validates Cloudbrink’s SAFE AI model as a leading approach to securing AI at scale. CRN’s recognition of Cloudbrink among the Top 10 NaaS Companies To Watch in 2026 reinforces that this innovation is happening at the network layer, where performance, security, and AI‑specific controls converge.
