Why Choose ZWall.net?

Revolutionary eBPF/XDP technology meets enterprise-grade management. Experience unmatched performance, security, and operational efficiency.

PERFORMANCE

Kernel-Level Speed

eBPF/XDP technology processes packets directly in the kernel, delivering 10x faster performance with sub-microsecond latency.

10+ Gbps throughput per agent
<5% CPU overhead at 10 Gbps
Zero-copy packet processing
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MANAGEMENT

Centralized Control

Manage 1000+ agents from a single dashboard with real-time policy distribution. Reduce operational overhead by 90%.

Single pane of glass management
Real-time policy synchronization
Automated agent deployment
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MONITORING

Real-Time Visibility

Comprehensive observability with live metrics and security events. Process 1M+ events/second with intelligent filtering and alerting.

Live security event streaming
Performance metrics dashboard
Intelligent alerting system

Performance Comparison

Traditional
iptables/netfilter
1 Gbps
Max throughput
ZWall.net
eBPF/XDP
10+ Gbps
Per agent
Hardware
Dedicated appliance
5 Gbps
Fixed capacity
Cloud
Security groups
2 Gbps
Limited features

Complete Feature Set

Production-ready features designed for enterprise infrastructure. From kernel-level performance to enterprise management capabilities.

🔥 Core Firewall Features

eBPF/XDP Processing

Kernel-level packet processing with zero-copy performance

  • • XDP ingress filtering at driver level
  • • TC egress control and shaping
  • • High-performance eBPF maps
  • • Real-time packet statistics
  • • Sub-microsecond processing latency
  • • 14.88 Mpps packet processing rate

IP/Port Filtering

Comprehensive network traffic filtering capabilities

  • • IPv4 source/destination filtering
  • • TCP/UDP port-based rules
  • • Protocol-specific filtering
  • • Bidirectional traffic control
  • • Dynamic rule updates
  • • High-performance rule matching

Layer 2 MAC Control

Hardware-level device authentication and control

  • • MAC address filtering
  • • Device authentication
  • • Hardware-level security
  • • IoT device control
  • • Network access control
  • • Device profiling

Rate Limiting & DDoS

Advanced traffic control and attack mitigation

  • • Configurable rate limiting
  • • DDoS attack mitigation
  • • Burst traffic handling
  • • Adaptive thresholds
  • • Connection tracking
  • • Traffic shaping

Behavioral Analysis

Intelligent threat detection and anomaly analysis

  • • Traffic pattern analysis
  • • Anomaly detection
  • • Threat intelligence
  • • Automated response
  • • Machine learning integration
  • • Behavioral profiling

BPDU Protection

Network topology attack prevention

  • • STP attack prevention
  • • Network topology protection
  • • Bridge protocol security
  • • Industrial network safety
  • • Loop prevention
  • • Topology change detection

⚡ Real-Time Management

Real-Time Rule Distribution

Instant policy updates across distributed infrastructure

  • • Sub-second rule propagation
  • • Atomic policy updates
  • • Rollback capabilities
  • • Conflict resolution
  • • Version control
  • • Change tracking

Health Monitoring & Alerting

Comprehensive system health and performance monitoring

  • • Real-time agent health status
  • • Performance metrics collection
  • • Automated alerting system
  • • Threshold-based notifications
  • • Historical trend analysis
  • • Predictive maintenance

Live Traffic Analysis

Real-time network traffic visibility and analysis

  • • Live packet inspection
  • • Traffic flow visualization
  • • Bandwidth utilization
  • • Protocol distribution
  • • Geographic traffic mapping
  • • Application identification

🌐 Web Administration & Monitoring

Modern Web Dashboard

Intuitive web interface for comprehensive management

  • • Real-time dashboard
  • • Interactive network topology
  • • Drag-and-drop rule builder
  • • Customizable widgets
  • • Mobile-responsive design
  • • Dark/light theme support

Role-Based Access Control

Granular permissions and user management

  • • Multi-level user roles
  • • Custom permission sets
  • • Session management
  • • Single sign-on (SSO)
  • • LDAP/AD integration
  • • Multi-factor authentication

Advanced Reporting

Comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities

  • • Automated report generation
  • • Custom report templates
  • • Scheduled report delivery
  • • Export to multiple formats
  • • Compliance reporting
  • • Executive dashboards

🔒 Enterprise Security & Compliance

Advanced Authentication

Multi-layered authentication and authorization

  • • Multi-factor authentication
  • • Certificate-based auth
  • • API key management
  • • Token-based access
  • • Biometric integration
  • • Hardware security keys

Database Security

Comprehensive data protection and encryption

  • • Encryption at rest
  • • Encryption in transit
  • • Key rotation policies
  • • Database access controls
  • • Audit trail logging
  • • Backup encryption

Comprehensive Audit Logging

Complete audit trail for compliance and security

  • • All user actions logged
  • • Policy change tracking
  • • Security event correlation
  • • Tamper-proof logs
  • • Long-term retention
  • • SIEM integration

⚡ Performance & Optimization

Memory-Optimized Processing

Efficient memory usage and optimization

  • • Zero-copy packet processing
  • • Memory pool management
  • • Cache-friendly data structures
  • • NUMA-aware allocation
  • • Memory leak prevention
  • • Garbage collection optimization

Connection Pooling

Optimized connection management and reuse

  • • Database connection pooling
  • • HTTP connection reuse
  • • gRPC connection management
  • • Load balancing
  • • Connection health monitoring
  • • Automatic failover

High Availability

Enterprise-grade availability and redundancy

  • • Active-passive clustering
  • • Automatic failover
  • • Health check monitoring
  • • Load distribution
  • • Disaster recovery
  • • 99.99% uptime SLA

🚀 Deployment & Operations

Automated Deployment

Streamlined deployment and configuration management

  • • One-click deployment
  • • Configuration templates
  • • Infrastructure as Code
  • • CI/CD integration
  • • Blue-green deployments
  • • Rollback capabilities

Health Monitoring Scripts

Automated monitoring and maintenance tools

  • • System health checks
  • • Performance monitoring
  • • Log rotation and cleanup
  • • Automated backups
  • • Resource utilization tracking
  • • Proactive maintenance

Container & Cloud Ready

Modern deployment options for any environment

  • • Docker containerization
  • • Kubernetes orchestration
  • • Cloud-native architecture
  • • Multi-cloud support
  • • Helm chart deployment
  • • Service mesh integration

🚀 Coming Soon - Next Release (Q2 2025)

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IPv6 Support

Full IPv6 protocol support and dual-stack operation

  • • IPv6 address filtering
  • • Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
  • • IPv6 extension headers
  • • Neighbor discovery protection
  • • IPv6 transition mechanisms
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Enhanced Rate Limiting

Advanced traffic shaping and QoS capabilities

  • • Per-application rate limiting
  • • Dynamic bandwidth allocation
  • • Traffic prioritization
  • • Burst handling improvements
  • • QoS policy enforcement
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CIDR/LPM Blocking

Efficient subnet and network range filtering

  • • CIDR notation support
  • • Longest prefix matching
  • • Hierarchical network policies
  • • Subnet-based rules
  • • Geographic IP blocking

🔮 Future Features - Advanced Release (Q3-Q4 2025)

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Multi-Field Filtering

Advanced packet inspection and filtering capabilities

  • • Deep packet inspection
  • • Application layer filtering
  • • Content-based rules
  • • Protocol anomaly detection
  • • Custom field extraction
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AI-Powered Threat Detection

Machine learning-based security and anomaly detection

  • • ML-based threat detection
  • • Behavioral analysis
  • • Predictive security
  • • Automated response
  • • Threat intelligence integration
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Advanced Analytics

Comprehensive network analytics and insights

  • • Network topology mapping
  • • Traffic flow analysis
  • • Performance optimization
  • • Capacity planning
  • • Predictive maintenance

Current Development Status

ZWall.net is actively developed with core features complete and advanced capabilities in progress.

Core Features
Complete
Enterprise Features
Complete
Next Release Features 🚀 Q2 2025
Future Features 🔮 Q3-Q4 2025

Ready for Production

eBPF/XDP Core Firewall
Centralized Management
Web Administration Interface
Real-time Monitoring & Logging
Enterprise Security Features
🚀 IPv6 Support (Q2 2025)
🚀 CIDR/LPM Blocking (Q2 2025)
🔮 AI-Powered Threat Detection (Q4 2025)

Features Deep Dive

Explore the technical capabilities that make ZWall.net the most advanced firewall solution.

eBPF/XDP Core Engine

Revolutionary kernel-level packet processing that delivers unprecedented performance and efficiency.

Sub-microsecond Latency

Kernel-level processing eliminates user-space overhead

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10+ Gbps Throughput

XDP enables line-rate packet processing

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Minimal CPU Usage

Less than 5% CPU utilization under load

Technical Specifications

Processing Level: Kernel Space
Technology: eBPF + XDP
Packet Rate: 14.88 Mpps
Memory Usage: < 100MB

Management Capabilities

Agent Scaling

Support for 1000+ agents per manager instance

Policy Distribution

Real-time policy updates across all agents

Health Monitoring

Continuous agent health and performance tracking

Centralized Management

Unified control plane that simplifies management of distributed firewall infrastructure.

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Single Pane of Glass

Manage thousands of agents from one interface

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Automated Registration

Zero-touch agent deployment and configuration

📊

Real-time Monitoring

Live visibility into network traffic and security events

Enterprise Security Features

Comprehensive security controls designed for enterprise environments and compliance requirements.

🔐

Role-Based Access Control

Granular permissions and user management with multi-level access controls.

  • • Admin, Operator, Viewer roles
  • • Custom permission sets
  • • Session management
📋

Comprehensive Audit Logging

Complete audit trail for compliance and security analysis.

  • • All user actions logged
  • • Policy change tracking
  • • Security event correlation
🛡️

Web Security

Advanced web application security with modern protection mechanisms.

  • • CSRF protection
  • • XSS prevention
  • • Secure headers

Industry-Specific Use Cases

ZWall.net adapts to diverse industry requirements with specialized security solutions.

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Financial Services

Meet stringent regulatory requirements while maintaining high-frequency trading performance.

Regulatory Compliance

PCI DSS, SOX, and Basel III compliance with comprehensive audit trails

Low-Latency Trading

Sub-microsecond processing for high-frequency trading systems

DDoS Protection

Advanced protection against volumetric and application-layer attacks

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Healthcare

Protect sensitive patient data while ensuring critical system availability.

HIPAA Compliance

Comprehensive data protection and access controls for PHI

Medical Device Security

Micro-segmentation for IoT medical devices and equipment

Emergency Access

Break-glass procedures for critical patient care scenarios

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Manufacturing & Industrial

Secure industrial control systems and operational technology networks.

OT/IT Segmentation

Isolate operational technology from corporate networks

SCADA Protection

Specialized rules for industrial control protocols

Zero Downtime

High availability for critical manufacturing processes

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Cloud & SaaS Providers

Scale security across multi-tenant cloud environments and SaaS platforms.

Multi-Tenant Isolation

Secure tenant separation with policy-based controls

Auto-Scaling Security

Dynamic firewall policies that scale with infrastructure

API Protection

Rate limiting and DDoS protection for API endpoints

Additional Industry Applications

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Education

Student data protection, campus network security

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Government

FISMA compliance, classified network protection

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E-commerce

Payment processing security, customer data protection

📱

Telecommunications

Network infrastructure protection, subscriber privacy

Technical Architecture

Deep dive into ZWall's innovative architecture and technical implementation.

System Architecture Overview

ZWall Manager Centralized Control Agent 1 eBPF/XDP Agent 2 eBPF/XDP Agent N eBPF/XDP ... Web Interface Admin Dashboard Database Policies & Logs Network Traffic Flow Packets processed at kernel level by eBPF/XDP

eBPF/XDP Processing Pipeline

1. Packet Arrival

Network packets arrive at the network interface

2. XDP Hook

eBPF program executes at the earliest possible point in kernel

3. Rule Evaluation

High-performance rule matching using eBPF maps

4. Action Decision

PASS, DROP, or REDIRECT decision in sub-microseconds

Performance Metrics

Processing Time: < 1μs
Packet Rate: 14.88 Mpps
CPU Overhead: < 5%
Memory Usage: < 100MB
Key Advantages
  • • Zero-copy packet processing
  • • Kernel-level execution
  • • Hardware offload capable
  • • Dynamic rule updates

Data Flow & Communication

📊

Policy Distribution

Real-time policy synchronization across all agents

  • • gRPC-based communication
  • • Incremental updates
  • • Conflict resolution
  • • Rollback capabilities
📈

Metrics Collection

Comprehensive monitoring and analytics

  • • Real-time statistics
  • • Traffic analysis
  • • Performance metrics
  • • Security events
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Security Events

Centralized logging and alerting system

  • • Event correlation
  • • Threat detection
  • • Audit trails
  • • SIEM integration

Why ZWall vs Traditional Firewalls

The Problem with Traditional Firewalls

  • Performance bottlenecks due to user-space processing
  • Management complexity across multiple nodes
  • Limited scalability and single-node constraints
  • Reactive security with signature-only detection

The ZWall Advantage

  • Kernel-level speed with eBPF/XDP
  • Distributed enforcement with centralized control
  • Enterprise scale: 1000+ agents per manager
  • Real-time visibility and behavioral signals

Performance Comparison

Metric ZWall.net Traditional Firewalls Improvement
Latency Sub-microsecond Milliseconds 1000x faster
Throughput 10+ Gbps 1-2 Gbps 5-10x higher
CPU Usage <5% 30-50% 90% reduction
Management Centralized Manual per-node Unified control
Scalability 1000+ agents Single-node Enterprise scale

Product screenshots

Explore the ZWall manager dashboard and core workflows.

Agents

Agents

Dashboard

Dashboard

Firewall Rules

Firewall Rules

Rule Types

Rule Types

Add New Firewall Rule

Add New Firewall Rule

Settings

Settings

Agent Monitoring

Agent Monitoring

Blocked IPs

Blocked IPs

Network Isolation - Broadcast

Network Isolation - Broadcast

Network Isolation - DHCP

Network Isolation - DHCP

Network Isolation - Whitelist & PortScan

Network Isolation - Whitelist & PortScan

Pre-registrations

Pre-registrations

Pre-register Agent

Pre-register Agent

Real-World Applications

From cloud platforms to industrial networks, ZWall adapts to your infrastructure needs with enterprise-grade security and performance.

☁️

Hosting Providers

Multi-tenant security for shared hosting environments

  • • Tenant isolation and security
  • • DDoS protection at scale
  • • Automated policy management
  • • Resource optimization
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Cloud Platforms

Native integration with modern cloud infrastructure

  • • AWS, Azure, GCP deployment
  • • Auto-scaling capabilities
  • • Cloud-native architecture
  • • API-first integration
⚙️

Kubernetes

Container-native security with eBPF integration

  • • Pod-level security policies
  • • Service mesh integration
  • • CNI plugin compatibility
  • • Helm chart deployment
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Enterprise Security

Comprehensive security for enterprise networks

  • • Zero-trust architecture
  • • Compliance frameworks
  • • LDAP/AD integration
  • • Audit and reporting
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Financial Services

High-security requirements for financial institutions

  • • PCI DSS compliance
  • • Real-time fraud detection
  • • Transaction monitoring
  • • Regulatory compliance
🏭

Manufacturing

Industrial network security and OT/IT convergence

  • • Industrial protocol support
  • • SCADA system protection
  • • IoT device management
  • • Network segmentation

Universal Benefits Across All Use Cases

10x
Performance Improvement
vs traditional firewalls
90%
Operational Efficiency
reduction in management overhead
99.9%
Enterprise Security
threat detection accuracy
Cloud
Modern Architecture
future-ready design

Architecture

Lightweight agents enforce policies via eBPF/XDP while the Manager provides centralized control, policy versioning, and observability.

ZWall Manager

API, RBAC, policy engine, and UI for orchestrating agents across fleets.

ZWall Agents

Runs on hosts/nodes, compiles and attaches eBPF programs, enforces rules at kernel speed.

Observability

Metrics, audit logs, and event streams for security and operations.

Manager CLI

Manager CLI

Agent CLI

Agent CLI

Features Deep Dive

Complete feature set powered by eBPF/XDP with enterprise-grade management.

Core Firewall & Packet Filtering

  • eBPF/XDP high-performance filtering
  • IPv4 protection and CIDR blocking
  • TCP/UDP port access control
  • Layer 2 MAC control & BPDU protection

Advanced Security Features

  • Intelligent rate limiting
  • Port scan detection
  • VM isolation & bandwidth quotas
  • Network latency control

Centralized Management & Control

  • Multi-agent architecture
  • Automatic agent discovery
  • Real-time rule distribution
  • Health monitoring & alerting

Web Administration & Monitoring

  • Modern responsive dashboard
  • Real-time security visualization
  • Performance analytics
  • Role-based access control

Enterprise Security & Compliance

  • Advanced authentication & TLS
  • Comprehensive audit logging
  • CSRF & XSS protection
  • Secure database operations

Performance & Operations

  • Memory-optimized processing
  • Batch operations & async updates
  • Connection pooling
  • Automated deployment & health checks

Upcoming Features

Next Release (Q2 2025)

  • IPv6 dual-stack support
  • CIDR/LPM subnet blocking
  • Temporary Block TTL
  • Enhanced rate limiting engine
  • Pinned maps & CLI tools

Future & Research

  • Multi-field packet filtering (TTL, ToS, flags)
  • AI-powered threat detection
  • Hardware acceleration (Smart NIC/FPGA)

Roadmap

v0.9 – Private Preview

Done

Core datapath, rule engine, and basic dashboard.

v1.0 – GA

In progress

RBAC, policy versioning, and enterprise integrations.

v1.x – Enhancements

Planned

Managed cloud, compliance packs, and advanced analytics.

Resources

Documentation

Guides, API docs, and tutorials to help you deploy and operate ZWall.

Read docs →

Guides

Best practices for deployment, scaling, and security hardening.

Explore guides →

API

Automate operations with our REST and WebSocket APIs.

View API →

About ZWall

Built by engineers who have shipped large-scale networking and security systems at Fortune 500 companies. We focus on performance, reliability, and ease of operations to help teams secure modern infrastructure without trade‑offs.

Our Mission

To democratize enterprise-grade network security by delivering high-performance, kernel-level firewall solutions that are both powerful and accessible. We believe every organization deserves military-grade security without the complexity.

Our Vision

To become the global standard for next-generation network security, enabling organizations worldwide to protect their digital infrastructure with unprecedented performance and simplicity.

Our Core Values

Performance First

Every line of code is optimized for maximum performance. We believe security shouldn't slow you down.

Security by Design

Security is not an afterthought. It's built into every component from the ground up.

Simplicity

Complex problems deserve simple solutions. We make enterprise security accessible to everyone.

Built by Experts

Engineering Excellence

  • 15+ years combined experience in network security
  • Former engineers from Fortune 500 security teams
  • Deep expertise in eBPF, XDP, and kernel programming
  • Published research in high-performance networking

Industry Recognition

  • Speakers at major security conferences
  • Contributors to open-source security projects
  • Certified security professionals (CISSP, CISM)
  • Trusted by enterprise customers worldwide

Our Technology Philosophy

Kernel-Level Performance

We leverage eBPF and XDP technologies to achieve unprecedented performance at the kernel level, processing packets with sub-microsecond latency.

Cloud-Native Architecture

Built for modern infrastructure with containerization, orchestration, and multi-cloud deployment capabilities from day one.

Open Source Commitment

We believe in transparency and community collaboration. Our core technology is open source and auditable.

Ready to Transform Your Network Security?

Join thousands of organizations worldwide who trust ZWall to protect their critical infrastructure. Experience the future of network security today.

Development Roadmap

Leading the future of network security with 67% core features complete

Current Status: Production-Ready Foundation

High-Performance Packet Processing

  • • eBPF/XDP kernel-level filtering with sub-microsecond latency
  • • Multi-agent distributed architecture supporting 1,000+ nodes
  • • Real-time centralized management and monitoring
  • • Advanced Layer 2 security with MAC address filtering

Enterprise Management Features

  • • Modern web-based administration dashboard
  • • RESTful API with comprehensive automation support
  • • PostgreSQL database with audit logging
  • • Token-based authentication with automatic rotation

Development Timeline

Q2 Next Release (Q2 2025) - Enhanced Security & Operations

🚀 Intelligent Temporary Blocking

Advanced TTL Management for Dynamic Threat Response

Business Impact: Reduces operational overhead by 40%

🚀 Persistent State Management

Enterprise-Grade Reliability with Pinned Maps

Business Impact: 99.99% uptime guarantee

🚀 Advanced Rate Limiting Engine

Unified DDoS Protection and Traffic Management

Business Impact: 95% attack mitigation effectiveness

🚀 Hardware Acceleration Support

Smart NIC Integration for Maximum Performance

Business Impact: Up to 10x performance improvement

Q3 Major Release (Q3 2025) - Network Coverage Expansion

🌐 Complete IPv6 Security Coverage

Next-Generation Protocol Support with dual-stack operation

🌐 Intelligent CIDR/Subnet Management

70% reduction in rule complexity for large deployments

🌐 Enhanced Rate Limiting

Multi-vector DDoS protection with bandwidth controls

Q4 Advanced Release (Q4 2025) - Precision Security Engine

🎯 Multi-Field Packet Filtering

Advanced packet inspection with TTL, packet length, and TCP flags analysis

🔮 AI-Powered Threat Detection

Machine learning security analytics with behavioral analysis

Development Metrics & KPIs

67%
Feature Complete
Core platform operational
10x
Performance Improvement
Over traditional solutions
1000+
Target Deployments
Market leadership by 2025

Performance Guarantees

  • • 10x Performance Improvement
  • • Sub-Microsecond Latency
  • • Linear Scalability to 1000+ agents
  • • 99.99% Uptime Commitment

Security Commitments

  • • Responsible Disclosure
  • • Regular Security Audits
  • • Compliance Certification
  • • Open Source Transparency

Support Commitments

  • • Active Community Engagement
  • • Enterprise SLA
  • • Professional Services
  • • Training Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Documentation & Resources

Everything you need to deploy, manage, and optimize ZWall.net

🚀 Get Started in 10 Minutes

Prerequisites

  • Linux server with kernel 4.18+ (5.4+ recommended)
  • Root access for eBPF program loading
  • PostgreSQL database (local or remote)
  • Network connectivity between manager and agents

Quick Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/zwall-net/zwall.git
cd zwall
# Run deployment script
./scripts/deploy.sh

Complete setup with manager and agent deployment

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Why ZWall

  • Kernel-speed enforcement with eBPF/XDP
  • Fleet-wide policy control and strong RBAC
  • Transparent audit logs and integrations

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Uptime SLA
10M+
Packets/Second
24/7
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