Cloudbrink’s ZTNA Technology Stack and Architecture

Core Technologies:

• Personal SASE: Cloudbrink pioneered the concept of Personal SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), which shifts security and SD-WAN functions from centralized infrastructure to the individual user or device. Each user gets their own high-performance edge, security enforcement, and policy engine, all delivered via lightweight software (the Brink App) installed on the endpoint and managed centrally.
• Zero Trust Architecture: Cloudbrink implements a robust zero trust model, including mutual TLS 1.3, frequent certificate rotation, device posture validation, Dynamic Invisible Networks, and least-privilege access enforced at the user edge. The architecture eliminates single points of failure and bottlenecks by decentralizing security controls.
• Hybrid Access: The platform is designed for hybrid workforces, providing seamless, high-performance access to applications regardless of user location—home, office, or on the road. It converges personal SD-WAN, high-performance ZTNA, and moving target defense security into one solution.
• FAST Edges (Flexible, Autonomous, Smart, Temporary): These are dynamic, software-defined PoPs (Points of Presence) that spin up on demand close to users, ensuring ultra-low latency and LAN-like performance. The system can automatically scales thousands of such edges globally, leveraging AI to optimize routing and accelerated and preemptive packet recovery.
• AI-Driven Protocols: The Brink Protocol uses AI and machine learning to optimize network performance, proactively address last-mile issues, and accelerate application access.

Cloud Platform Availability

Cloudbrink is a multi-cloud, multi-edge solution. It is available across all major public cloud providers, including:

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• IBM Cloud
• Digital Ocean
• Regional and telco edge providers

This broad availability allows Cloudbrink to dynamically instantiate FAST Edges close to users anywhere in the world, supporting true global coverage.

Points of Presence (PoPs)

Cloudbrink’s architecture is built around the concept of thousands of dynamic, software-defined PoPs called FAST Edges. As of recent reports:

• Over 700 FAST Edges have been deployed globally, with the capability to scale to thousands (potentially up to 6,000) based on user demand.
• These PoPs are not fixed hardware locations but are spun up within existing cloud and edge infrastructure, providing far greater density and flexibility than traditional SASE or ZTNA vendors, who typically offer only 100–200 static PoPs.

Certifications

Cloudbrink has achieved major industry certifications to validate its security and operational standards:

• SOC 2 Type I and Type II
• ISO 27001

These certifications are essential for large enterprise customers and demonstrate Cloudbrink’s commitment to security, privacy, and compliance. The company uses automated compliance and monitoring tools to maintain and demonstrate adherence to these standards across all supported cloud platforms.

Awards and Industry Recognition

Cloudbrink has received multiple awards and recognitions for its innovation and impact in secure remote and hybrid work connectivity:

• RemoteTech Breakthrough Award: "Innovation of the Year 2025" - also 2023 & 2024
• Global Infosec Awards Winner: Most Innovative Secure Remote Access 2025, & Hybrid Work Security 2024
• Futuriom 50: Named one of the top 50 innovative companies in networking and cloud technology
• CRN’s "10 Coolest Cloud Companies"
• Intellyx Digital Innovator 2023 & 2025
• Startup 50 by ChapGPT
• Gartner Cool Vendor 2024: Recognized for enabling efficient cloud operations

These accolades reflect Cloudbrink’s leadership in the hybrid access, SASE, and zero trust markets.

Summary Table

Cloudbrink’s software-only, AI-driven architecture delivers a high-performance, secure, and scalable solution for the modern hybrid workforce, validated by industry certifications and multiple awards.