How does Cloudflare’s Zero Trust Tunnel differ from traditional VPNs?

Traditional VPNs often operate on a ‘trust but verify’ model, assuming users within the VPN are trustworthy. Zero Trust Tunnels, conversely, assume no inherent trust. Cloudflare’s approach focuses on continuous verification of identity, device posture, and application context, rather than simply establishing a secure connection. This significantly reduces the risk of lateral movement within a compromised network.