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What is OpenZiti?
OpenZiti is a Zero Trust networking tool that enables organizations to establish a secure, identity-based network overlay for applications and services. It provides secure connectivity by embedding access directly into applications, offering fine-grained control over communication paths and eliminating the need for traditional VPNs and open inbound ports. The platform focuses on creating a programmable network fabric, enabling microsegmentation and secure site-to-site connectivity. It supports AI security by assigning cryptographic identities to AI agents, LLMs, and MCP servers, removing reliance on shared API keys or open ports. OpenZiti operates by ensuring every user, device, service, and workload has a cryptographically verifiable identity, with access granted only after mutual authentication and authorization based on policy. Services run without open listening ports, and endpoints only dial outbound, significantly reducing the attack surface.