Networking Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the NetBird networking knowledge hub, where you can find articles about networking, security, and DevOps. Here, you will also learn how NetBird works and how to secure your private network and infrastructure.

Articles

NVIDIA Brev Installs NetBird by Default, So I Tried It Out

NetBird is on NVIDIA Brev's cloud GPU instances and gets installed when you register your own hardware. I connected an old gaming PC with a 3090, accessed it from another network, put it to work with ...

Give Grok Bot Private Network Access with NetBird

Connect Grok Bot to your homelab and private services with NetBird. Start with the NetBird Admin bot template and follow a real iCloud Mail example.

How to Access an NVIDIA DGX Spark from Anywhere with NetBird

Put your DGX Spark on a NetBird network and SSH into it from any network without opening a single port. We install the NetBird CLI on DGX OS, enroll the Spark with a setup key, limit access to SSH fro...

NetBird's September Newsletter

Control Center gets a Draft mode for staging access changes before they go live, Light Mode lands on the desktop app in v0.79, v0.78 closes a Windows DNS leak and gets Rosenpass working through the re...

How to Self-Host Supabase Securely with NetBird

Self-host Supabase with Docker and NetBird. Keep Studio and database access private, then control connections with groups and access policies.

Home Server Starter Guide: Hardware, OS, and What to Run

Choose the right hardware for your first home server, compare operating systems, and find useful services to run with secure remote access through NetBird.

Control Center Draft Mode: Plan Your Access Changes Before They Go Live

Control Center in the NetBird dashboard now has a Draft mode. Build out groups, policies, networks, and placeholder peers on a scratch canvas, review every API call as a diff, and deploy it all in one...

NetBird's August Newsletter

The rebuilt desktop app reaches stable in v0.75, v0.76 tightens up the local client daemon, Norsk Helsenett moves off legacy VPNs, and three new guides land for Hermes Agent, Linkwarden, and Minecraft...

Host a Minecraft Server for Your Friends Without Opening a Single Port

Run a Minecraft server at home with Docker Compose, then publish it to players anywhere using the NetBird reverse proxy. Works behind CGNAT, needs no port forwarding, and your friends don't install a ...

Tailscale vs. NetBird

Looking for an alternative to Tailscale? This article provides an overview of the key differences and features that Tailscale and NetBird have to offer.

Self-Host Your Bookmarks with Linkwarden

Learn how to spin up Linkwarden, an open source bookmark and link manager, with Docker Compose, then securely access it from anywhere using NetBird. We cover access policies, NetBird Reverse Proxy wit...

Norsk Helsenett Modernizes Secure Access with NetBird

Learn how Norsk Helsenett replaced legacy VPNs with NetBird, gaining identity-based access control and simpler operations.

NetBird v0.76 - Securing the Local Daemon

v0.76 closes a high-severity local privilege escalation in the NetBird daemon's IPC interface. The daemon now verifies who is calling it using kernel-level identity checks, and privileged operations r...

Security Advisory: Local Privilege Escalation via the NetBird Client Daemon...

We fixed a local privilege escalation issue in the NetBird client daemon in v0.76.0. Here is what the issue was, who it affected, how we fixed it, and how we handle security reports.

NetBird v0.75 - Meet the New Desktop App

The rebuilt NetBird desktop app is now stable. v0.75 brings MDM policy enforcement, session renewal that keeps your connection up, localization in ten languages, and a new Admin CLI for self-hosted se...

How to Set Up Hermes Agent with Secure Remote Access Using NetBird

Learn how to install Hermes Agent on a Linux server, keep its web dashboard and the community WebUI running with systemd user services, and access everything privately over NetBird. We cover access po...

NetBird's July Newsletter

NetBird Agent Network brings keyless AI access for people and agents, the fully rebuilt desktop app lands as a v0.75 release candidate, iOS v0.3.1 adds a Control Center toggle and IPv6, and the dashbo...

NetBird iOS v0.3.1 - Control Center Toggle, IPv6, and Smarter Exit Nodes

The latest NetBird iOS release adds an iOS 18 Control Center toggle, IPv6 dual-stack support, single exit node selection, and a debug bundle uploader, alongside a redesigned connection screen and a wa...

Introducing NetBird Agent Network: Keyless AI Access for People and Agents

NetBird Agent Network is our new access control layer for AI. Give every person and agent keyless, identity-based access to LLM APIs and internal resources over the tunnel, with token and budget limit...

The New NetBird Desktop App is Here: v0.75 Release Candidate

The new NetBird desktop app, rebuilt from the ground up on Wails3 and React, is now in release candidate. A redesigned main window, first-class profiles, peer details, an overhauled Settings page, tra...

NetBird's June Newsletter

A brand-new API server proxy for the Kubernetes Operator we want your feedback on, two releases back to back with v0.71 dual-stack IPv6 and v0.72 private services, and a one-click NetBird install on t...

Dashboard v2.39.0 - A Simpler, Cleaner NetBird Dashboard

Dashboard v2.39.0 reorganizes the NetBird dashboard around how you actually work. Peers split into User Devices and Servers, setup keys move to Settings, Networks and Routes get grouped, and every tab...

NetBird v0.72 - Private Services and Bring Your Own Proxy

NetBird v0.72 introduces private reverse proxy services, reachable only over your NetBird network and gated by group membership, plus the new Bring Your Own Proxy dashboard UI.

10 Self-Hosted Apps You Need to Try

After five years running a home lab, here are the 10 self-hosted apps I keep coming back to - from password managers and photo backup to local AI and media servers.

NetBird Is Now on the Vultr Marketplace

NetBird is now available as a one-click app on the Vultr Marketplace. Provide a domain and an email, set two DNS records, and you get a production-ready self-hosted control plane with TLS, a reverse p...

Native NetBird on the GL.iNet Comet Pro (GL-RM10)

GL.iNet's Comet Pro firmware 1.9 adds native NetBird support, so you can join the KVM to your encrypted overlay network without exposing any ports — two clicks on NetBird Cloud, or a setup key from th...

NetBird v0.71 - IPv6 Overlay Addressing

NetBird v0.71 introduces dual-stack overlay networking. Every peer can now receive both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address from a per-account prefix, with full DNS, ACL, exit-node, and network-route support ...

NetBird's May Newsletter

CrowdSec IP reputation, Cloudflare Mesh benchmarks, and new self-hosting guides for Nextcloud, PiKVM, and AdGuard Home.

NetBird Exit Nodes - Appear at Home, or Anywhere Else

Use a Raspberry Pi at home or a cheap VPS abroad into a NetBird exit node, route all your internet traffic through it, and own the egress yourself.

Reporting Bugs and Requesting Features in NetBird

NetBird has changed how bug reports and feature requests work in GitHub. New reports start as Discussions, get validated by DevRel, and confirmed problems get promoted to Issues.

Setup and Use Local AdGuard Home Anywhere with NetBird DNS

Configure NetBird's DNS nameserver feature to route all your devices' DNS queries through your home AdGuard Home instance, giving you network-wide ad blocking and tracker filtering wherever you go.

How to Set Up NetBird on PiKVM for Secure Remote KVM Access

Install and configure NetBird on PiKVM's read-only filesystem using a tmpfs overlay, giving you secure remote access to your KVM-over-IP device from anywhere.

NetBird v0.69 - CrowdSec IP Reputation for the Reverse Proxy

NetBird's reverse proxy can now block malicious traffic based on IP reputation using CrowdSec. This release also brings PCP support for better P2P connectivity, a smarter macOS routing model, and a ha...

Cloudflare Mesh vs NetBird vs Tailscale: Performance Compared

We benchmarked Cloudflare Mesh, NetBird, and Tailscale across AWS, GCP, Hetzner, and residential networks in Europe. Here's what peer-to-peer vs edge routing actually looks like in practice.

Self-Hosting Nextcloud with Docker and NetBird

Set up Nextcloud All-in-One with Docker on Ubuntu, configure storage with volumes or NFS/SMB mounts, and expose it securely through the NetBird reverse proxy with automatic TLS.

NetBird's April Newsletter

Layer 4 reverse proxy, Jellyfin and Authentik video guides, Solwr case study, Zero Trust implementation guide, and KubeCon Amsterdam recap.

Implementing Zero Trust with NetBird

A practical guide to implementing Zero Trust Architecture with NetBird, covering planning, identity integration, access policies, routing peers, high availability, and monitoring.

NetBird v0.67 - Layer 4 Proxy Support for TCP, UDP, and TLS

NetBird's built-in reverse proxy now goes beyond HTTP. Expose TCP, UDP, and TLS services through your NetBird network with the same zero-trust security model, plus new header-based authentication, geo...

Solwr Enhances Remote Connectivity with NetBird

Learn how Solwr replaced fragile VPN infrastructure with NetBird, gaining IdP-driven access control, DNS-based split tunneling, and Terraform automation.

Self-Hosting NetBird with Authentik

Set up a self-hosted NetBird instance on a VPS and integrate Authentik as your identity provider for SSO and MFA. Covers DNS setup, the NetBird install script, Docker Compose, the NetBird sidecar, and...

Jellyfin Media Server - Self-Host Your Movies, TV, and Music

Set up Jellyfin media server with Docker and Portainer on Ubuntu Server. Covers storage planning, Intel Quick Sync hardware transcoding, and secure remote access with NetBird.

Cloudflare Tunnels vs. NetBird Reverse Proxy

A detailed comparison of NetBird Reverse Proxy and Cloudflare Tunnels for exposing internal services to the internet without opening ports, covering architecture, TLS termination, authentication, depl...

NetBird's March Newsletter

Built-in reverse proxy, expose command, Home Assistant access, Pangolin comparison, KubeCon Europe, and 23k GitHub stars.

INFITX Builds Zero-Touch Kubernetes Networking with NetBird

Learn how INFITX automated private networking across on-prem and AWS environments using NetBird, Kubernetes Operators, and Crossplane.

NetBird v0.66 - Expose Local Services to the Internet from the CLI

Instantly share local services with a single command. NetBird Expose creates secure, ephemeral public URLs through the NetBird reverse proxy, with optional PIN, password, or SSO protection.

Pangolin vs. NetBird

A complete comparison of NetBird and Pangolin, two WireGuard-based Zero Trust networking platforms, covering architecture, access control, network access, self-hosting, and deployment models.

Home Assistant Setup Guide with EASY Remote Access

Set up Home Assistant and make it securely accessible from anywhere using NetBird's built-in reverse proxy. No port forwarding, no Cloudflare Tunnels, and with optional SSO authentication at the proxy...

NetBird v0.65 - Built-in Reverse Proxy with Custom Domains

NetBird v0.65 introduces a built-in reverse proxy in the management server, letting you expose internal services through your NetBird network with SSO, PIN, or password authentication—no VPN client re...

NetBird's February Newsletter

Custom DNS Zones, Apple TV, Docker, Remote Debug, TrueNAS App

Docker for Beginners - Everything You Need to Get Started

Docker is used for almost everything in self-hosting from media servers, web apps, download clients, and more. In this guide, We break down the basics, what Docker is, how to install it, and the core ...

NetBird for SOC 2 Compliance

Simplify SOC 2 audits using NetBird’s identity-aware access, logging, and WireGuard encryption.

NetBird v0.63 - Custom DNS Zones for Private Network Resolution

NetBird v0.63 introduces Custom DNS Zones, enabling private DNS resolution within your network. Create zones like internal.company.io, add A/AAAA/CNAME records, and distribute them to specific peer gr...

NetBird's January Newsletter

Granular SSH access, automatic updates, self-hosted IdP QuickStart, Control Center user view, and a ZeroByte spotlight.

Vibecode This in a Weekend and Take 5% of the Company

From a Raspberry Pi NAS in a Berlin apartment to a Series A — the real story behind NetBird, and why building production-grade networking software isn't a weekend project.

NetBird v0.62 - Built-in Local Users with Optional IdP Integration

NetBird v0.62 simplifies self-hosting with built-in local user management—no external IdP required. Deploy in 5 minutes with the new quickstart script, create users from the Dashboard, and optionally ...

NetBird v0.61.0 - Granular SSH Access Control and Automatic Updates

Introducing fine-grained SSH access control, allowing you to map user groups to specific local OS users on target machines, plus automatic client updates for Windows and macOS.

Top 5 Alternatives to OpenVPN

A practical comparison of OpenVPN alternatives for secure, zero-trust networking.

Top 5 Open Source Alternatives to Tailscale

A practical comparison of Open Source Tailscale alternatives for secure, zero-trust networking.

Top 5 Alternatives to ZeroTier

Compare the top ZeroTier alternatives in 2025, including NetBird, Tailscale, Twingate, Nebula, and Headscale. This in-depth guide breaks down performance, security models, self-hosting options, pricin...

How to Set Up ZeroByte and REST Server for Backups with NetBird

Learn how to set up ZeroByte backup automation platform with a Restic REST server for secure offsite backups using NetBird. This tutorial covers ZeroByte installation, REST server configuration, and c...

How to Install n8n v2.0 with NPM and PM2

Learn how to install and run n8n v2.0 using NPM and PM2. This guide covers the major architectural changes in v2.0, including Draft vs. Publish workflows, Task Runners for code isolation, and step-by-...

ZeroTier vs. NetBird

Looking for an alternative to ZeroTier? Explore the advantages and disadvantages of ZeroTier and NetBird in this comprehensive comparison.

The Ultimate Immich Guide - Ditch Google and Amazon Photos for Good

Learn how to self-host your photos with Immich, a feature-rich alternative to Google Photos and Amazon Photos. Complete guide covering Docker setup and remote access with NetBird.

NetBird's December Newsletter

Native SSH client support, a practical Raspberry Pi homelab guide, and a deep dive into building a multi cloud AI mega mesh.

NetBird as Your Help with ISO 27001 Compliance

Learn how NetBird’s encrypted overlay network, identity-aware policies, and detailed logging help satisfy ISO 27001 security controls.

NetBird and Huntress - Secure Network Access for MSPs

Ensure only Huntress-managed devices can access your customers' networks with NetBird's new EDR integration built for MSPs.

How to Access Windows Shares from Anywhere with NetBird

Learn how to securely access Windows shared folders (SMB) from anywhere using NetBird. This guide covers both direct peer-to-peer connections and routing peer methods, along with security best practic...

netgo Relies on Modern ZTNA with NetBird

Discover how netgo modernized secure access by replacing legacy VPNs with NetBird's ZTNA, reducing latency and simplifying operation.

Connect to Your Homelab from Anywhere with a Raspberry Pi

Using a Raspberry Pi as a NetBird routing peer that provides secure, zero-trust access to your entire homelab network from anywhere in the world.

NetBird SSH - A New, Identity-Aware Approach

NetBird v0.60.0 adds identity-aware SSH with native OpenSSH support. Authenticate via your IdP and use standard SSH commands. Access is controlled by explicit policies, simplifying onboarding/offboard...

The AI Mega Mesh: How to Connect 30+ GPU Cloud Providers

What started as a weekend idea turned into a global experiment in AI and networking - connecting GPUs from dozens of clouds into one intelligent mesh.

NetBird's November Newsletter

We're excited to share the latest updates and developments with NetBird since our previous newsletter. In addition to the new capabilities, we’ve worked on a lot of performance improvements as well li...

Connect Multiple Ollama GPUs to OpenWebUI with NetBird

Here we will run a large AI model (like DeepSeek R1) using Ollama on a powerful remote GPU instance. We will then connect directly to OIlama with OpenWebUI on a local machine to interact with it, with...

Top 5 Tailscale Alternatives

Explore five Tailscale alternatives — NetBird, Headscale, ZeroTier, Twingate, and Netmaker — comparing open source, self-hosting, pricing, security, and MSP multi-tenant management to choose the right...

SSH and RDP, now in your browser

Launch SSH or RDP right from the NetBird dashboard for fast, zero-install access that stays inside your NetBird network.

NetBird–Acronis Integration: Empowering MSPs for Advanced Ransomware and Th...

Combine NetBird ZTNA with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud to secure RMM, stop lateral movement, and defend against ransomware across MSP client portfolios.

Introducing the Control Center - Remote Access, Beautifully Visualized

Get a complete, real-time visualization of all your policy relationships, peer connection status, and resource accessibility in one centralized, live dashboard.

NetBird at MSP Global 2025

Empowering organizations to achieve more with secure networking.

Understanding Overlay Networks - The Basics

An overlay network is a virtual network built on top of existing physical network.

NetBird's October Newsletter

Our brand new control center, Integrations with Microsoft Intune and Sentinel One, and the ultimate Proxmox guide.

NetBird and SentinelOne Singularity™ - Automate Threat Response

Instantly block infected endpoints in your network.

NetBird and Microsoft Intune - Enforcing Device Compliance for Zero Trust

Automate real-time access decisions and ensure only secure, compliant devices can connect to your critical resources.

Rethinking Zero Trust Security with NetBird and pfSense

Learn how pairing NetBird with pfSense cloaks exposed services, enforces identity-based access, and simplifies remote connectivity with a zero-trust overlay network.

Improving Unidirectional Access Control

NetBird now enforces true one-way access with automatic handling of reply traffic, removing legacy bidirectional limits and strengthening Zero Trust micro-segmentation.

Proxmox VE for Beginners Guide with NetBird LXC

Covering the basics of getting Proxmox up and running, setting up a LXC container with NetBird for remote connectivity, and diving into some more advanced tips and tricks such as setting up a ZFS pool...

NetBird's September Newsletter

We're excited to share the latest updates and developments with NetBird since our previous newsletter. In addition to the new capabilities, we’ve worked on a lot of performance improvements as well.

Stronger Security: NetBird + GitHub Secure Open Source Fund

How NetBird’s participation in GitHub's Secure Open Source Fund improved security across its zero-trust networking platform and the wider open source ecosystem.

NetBird's MSP Partner Program

NetBird launches its new partner program, empowering MSPs to deliver simple, secure, and scalable Zero Trust networking to their clients.

Signicat Enhances Cross-Cloud Accessibility with NetBird

Learn how Signicat consolidated 7 VPNs into a single platform, improving security, compliance, and developer experience.

SonicWall SSL VPN NetExtender vs. NetBird

SonicWall SSL VPN alternative, with radically simple and secure Zero Trust Network Access.

NetBird's August Newsletter

Profiles, pfSense integration, Microsoft Intune support, and more!

NetBird Is Embracing the AGPLv3 License

We are announcing the transition from the BSD-3 license to the AGPLv3 license.

NetBird Profiles Have Landed - Manage Multiple Accounts Effortlessly

Use NetBird’s Profile feature to easily switch between Home, Work or other networks.

Rethinking Access Control to Secure Your On-Premises SharePoint Servers

Learn how to make your SharePoint servers invisible to adversaries and ToolShell exploits.

Sport Alliance Increases Efficiency with Zero Trust Networking at Scale

Learn how Sport Alliance achieved 100% uptime and enhanced remote access by replacing fragile VPN.

Rethinking Network Access: qwertiko Goes Zero Trust with NetBird

qwertiko leveraged NetBird to optimize infrastructure performance and security with zero trust networking.

NetBird's July Newsletter

Discover NetBird's latest features: audit event streaming, port range support, and a new partnership with Acronis. Watch our new videos.

Optimizing Network Efficiency with NetBird's Lazy Connections

NetBird’s Lazy Connections feature improves network efficiency by establishing peer connections only when needed, reducing resource usage and enhancing scalability.

Use Port Ranges in Access Control Policies

The recent NetBird release introduces support for port ranges in access control policies, making it easier to manage network access.

Generic HTTP Endpoint for Network Events Streaming

We are excited to announce the new Generic HTTP endpoint integration for streaming audit & traffic events to a generic HTTP endpoint.

NetBird's June Newsletter

May was a busy month at NetBird. We rolled out performance improvements and powerful new features focusing on speed, security, and control - there’s a lot to explore. Plus, a milestone!

NetBird’s Response to Spear-Phishing Campaign Targeting Financial Executive...

NetBird responds to a spear-phishing campaign that misused its platform post-compromise, confirming no vulnerability in the service and detailing swift action to block malicious activity and secure it...

Zero-Trust Access to Internal Resources Without Installing Agents

Learn how NetBird’s Networks feature enables secure, zero-trust access to internal resources like VPCs and LANs without installing agents.

NetBird's May Newsletter

April was all about community contributions, new user roles, webinars and exciting events.

NetBird's April Newsletter

March was all about powerful product updates — including Traffic Events Logging, Kubernetes Operator, and our new MSP Portal.

Enhance Network Visibility with NetBird’s Traffic Events Logging

Enhance network visibility, stay compliant with security policies, and debug network issues with NetBird's new Traffic Events Logging feature.

NetBird's March Newsletter

February was all about improving the product with fixes that have been a long time coming and a lot of quality of life improvements.

NetBird's February Newsletter

We've kicked off 2025 with major platform improvements focused on performance, security, and flexibility.

TrueNAS Made Easy - Install, Set Up, and Access From Anywhere

Install and configure TrueNAS for home server storage, then securely access it from anywhere using NetBird. Covers ZFS pools, SMB sharing, apps, and zero-trust remote access.

Top 5 Alternatives for WireGuard

A practical comparison of WireGuard alternatives for secure, zero-trust networking - from basic VPN setups to advanced mesh networks.

NetBird's January Newsletter

2024 was an amazing year for NetBird marked by significant growth and achievements that and today I’d like to share some of the things that we are most proud of.

NetBird's December Newsletter

Discover NetBird’s latest updates, including improvements to our iOS and Android apps, the launch of our new landing page, exciting new features, and the announcement of our €4M Seed Round.

Jump Hosts. Gateways for Remote Access

Learn about jump hosts, their purpose, implementation, and the problems they solve in network security.

NetBird Network Routes and Exit Nodes

Learn about NetBird's network routes, exit nodes, and how they help you access internal resources reliably and securely.

NetBird's November Newsletter

Setup key improvements, free MFA, and more in NetBird's November newsletter.

Security for All - SSO and MFA for Free

NetBird is making network security accessible to all and offers free Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication, ensuring essential protection for everyone.

NetBird's October Newsletter

Relay feature integration, Smart Firewall beta, new videos, and more in NetBird's October newsletter.

Enhancing Network Access Control with NetBird's Identity Provider Feature

Learn how NetBird's IdP-Sync feature automates network access management by integrating with your identity provider (IdP) and automatically provisioning users and groups.

NetBird's September Newsletter

Batch delete for groups and users, new videos, and more in NetBird's September newsletter.

Twingate vs. NetBird

Looking for an alternative to Twingate? Explore the advantages and disadvantages of Twingate and NetBird in this comprehensive comparison.

NetBird's August Newsletter

iOS app updates, new videos, and more in NetBird's August newsletter.

Limit Network Access Based on Running Applications

In this article you'll learn how to create a posture check that enforces antivirus requirement and denies access to Windows machines unprotected by Windows Defender.

FortiClient ZTNA vs. NetBird

Looking for an alternative to FortiClient? This article compares FortiClient ZTNA with NetBird, highlighting their features, security, performance, and more.

OpenVPN vs. NetBird

Looking for an alternative to OpenVPN? This article provides a comparison between OpenVPN Access Server and NetBird to help you make an informed decision when choosing a remote access solution.

Getting Started with an Azure Site-to-Site VPN

In this article, you'll learn how to set up an Azure site-to-site VPN to provide secure remote connectivity between your on-premise network and a virtual network using the Azure portal.

Getting Started with an On-premise-to-AWS Site-to-Site VPN

Learn how to set up a site-to-site VPN to connect to an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) from your on-premise environments.

Secure Remote Access to VPCs, LANs, and Offices

Learn how to enable secure and reliable remote access to internal resources with NetBird Network Routes.

NetBird's July Newsletter

DNS routes, new posture checks, FreeBSD support, and more in NetBird's July newsletter.

regreSSHion - A New OpenSSH Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A summary of the newly discovered OpenSSH server vulnerability (CVE-2024-6387) that allows remote code execution. The affected versions and mitigation steps.

Evolve Bank & Trust Data Breach. What Happened?

A known cybercriminal organization has allegedly illegally obtained and released on the dark web the data and personal information of some Evolve retail bank customers and technology partners.

What Is a Site-to-Site VPN?

Site-to-site VPNs are extremely useful for setting up secured p2p connections between multiple networks. In this article we'll give a high level overview of site-to-site VPNs and how they're most usef...

IPSec Tunneling Demystified. Enhancing Data Security Across Networks

Dive into the complexities of IPSec, IKEv2, and SSTP. From initiation to termination, discover how IPSec fortifies data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding IPSec Tunnel and Transport Modes

A quick overview of IPSec's two modes—Tunnel and Transport—explaining their features, use cases, and differences.

Understanding the Differences Between IKEv1 and IKEv2

A detailed comparison of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) version 1 and version 2 protocols in the IPSec suite.

Understanding the IKEv1 Protocol in IPSec

Learn how the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) version 1 protocol of the IPSec suite works, its phases, and key features.

NetBird's June Newsletter

A little overview of what our team has been working on the past month.

ZeroTier versus NetBird - Which Should You Choose?

A detailed comparison of ZeroTier and NetBird, two modern software-defined networking solutions built for the zero trust era. This article breaks down their architectures, protocols, performance, secu...

NetBird's May Newsletter

Exit nodes, CrowdStrike, AWS S3, Firehose integrations, Okta SCIM sync, and more!

AWS Lambda Serverless Security. Mistakes, Oversights, and Potential Vulnera...

In this guide, you'll explore some common Lambda security pitfalls and learn how to properly protect your functions.

Using NetBird for Kubernetes Access

Navigating the complexities of Kubernetes access security can be challenging, especially when setting up strong network policies. Learn how to set up NetBird for secure access to Kubernetes clusters.

Serverless Security Vulnerabilities and Best Practices to Mitigate Them

Learn all about security vulnerabilities that can occur in serverless environments and how to prevent them.

Security Best Practices for Serverless Azure Functions

Explore some of the basics of Azure Serverless, and dig a bit deeper into the security best practices surrounding Azure Serverless.

A Guide to Remote Access Security for SMEs

Explore options that are available to network admins of small and medium businesses for securely allowing their employees to access work resources, like servers and internal applications.

IoT Security Essentials. How to Achieve Secure Remote Access

Learn how to securely access your IoT devices without directly exposing them to the internet.

Open Source Zero Trust Networking

Learn how NetBird brings open source to network security and how to start adopting Zero Trust principles in your private network through contextual access controls and device posture checks.

Using SSH for Secure Remote Access

In this article, you will explore the SSH protocol, how it’s being used in companies around the world, and how you can use alternative options like NetBird for more secure access to your servers.

How We Integrated Rosenpass in NetBird

A deeper look into integrating Rosenpass, a post-quantum key exchange protocol, in NetBird, a point-to-point private network.

The First Quantum-Resistant Mesh VPN

Enable post-quantum cryptography in WireGuard®-based private networks and learn how to protect your infrastructure from quantum computers.

Using eBPF and XDP to Share Default DNS Port Between Multiple Resolvers

Learn how the NetBird team overcame the challenges of configuring DNS on Linux with eBPF and XDP to simplify DNS management in private WireGuard® networks.