Specialist Focus
Zero Trust architecture specialist
Node99 focuses on Zero Trust architecture for SMB environments using Cloudflare Zero Trust as the primary implementation platform.
The work is centered on identity-based access design for internal applications, remote workforce connectivity, and vendor access control — backed by an enterprise network engineering background.
Best Fit
Typical client environment
- 10–150 employees
- Remote or hybrid workforce
- Vendors or contractors requiring internal access
- Internal web applications or administrative services
- Existing VPN-based remote access
- Need for identity-based access control without exposing the network
Why Zero Trust
Why replace broad VPN access
Traditional VPN access often grants users and vendors broad network-level connectivity once connected. In small and midsize environments, this can make internal services, administrative interfaces, and vendor pathways harder to control.
A Zero Trust architecture changes this model by enforcing identity-based access to specific applications and services rather than exposing large portions of the internal network.
Primary Stack
Cloudflare Zero Trust implementation
Cloudflare Zero Trust (Cloudflare One) is used as the primary
implementation platform for identity-based access architecture
in SMB environments.
- Cloudflare Access (ZTNA)
- Cloudflare Tunnel
- Gateway policy enforcement
- Identity provider integration
- Application-scoped access policies
Identity Before Network
Least privilege. Explicit validation. Application-scoped access.
Structured engagements. Defined deliverables. Documented validation.
Zero Trust is not a tool install.
We define access matrices, validate enforcement paths, test denial scenarios, and deliver documented operational handover.
Focused exclusively on Cloudflare Zero Trust architecture for SMB environments with remote access and vendor exposure.
Cloudflare Zero Trust Architecture
- Identity-aware application access (Cloudflare Access)
- Private service exposure using Cloudflare Tunnel
- Vendor access isolation and revocation control
- Audit visibility through centralized enforcement logs
Before focusing on Zero Trust architecture, I worked in enterprise network environments designing and operating large-scale infrastructure.
Node99 focuses on practical Zero Trust deployment for organizations that cannot maintain complex security infrastructure internally.
Start Here
Start with an Access Architecture Review
For most environments, the best first step is a review of the current remote and vendor access architecture.
This helps identify where broad VPN exposure can be replaced with a more controlled Zero Trust model and outlines a practical path for design and implementation.
Latest Notes
Why VPN Increases Lateral Movement Risk in SMB Environments
Understanding how broad VPN access expands lateral movement risk in small and mid-sized organizations.
How Cloudflare Tunnel Eliminates Public IP Exposure for SMB Environments
A practical explanation of how Cloudflare Tunnel removes inbound exposure and reduces attack surface in small and mid-sized organizations.
Designing Vendor Access Architecture for SMB Environments
How small and mid-sized organizations can control third-party access using identity-based Zero Trust architecture.