Hopzero Sphere of Trust: The Smartest First Layer of Defense

Imagine security that isn’t bogged down by complex rules, heavy computation, or constant analysis. Instead, Sphere of Trust works like a valve in a plumbing system or a circuit breaker in an electrical grid—controlling how far packets can travel before they automatically expire.

Packet Lifetime Containment: Simple, Smart, Secure

Hopzero’s Packet Lifetime Containment (PLC) is a patented, first-layer defense that prevents cyber threats before they even start—stopping unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and DDoS attacks without burdening your firewalls, intrusion detection, or endpoint security.

How It Works: The Natural Flow of Network Security

• Hopzero’s Sphere of Trust ensures packets are stopped from reaching where they don’t belong.
• Packet lifetime acts like a breaker—ensuring data only flows within safe, expected boundaries.

Unlike firewalls that rely on rules, deep inspection, and heavy processing, Hopzero’s Sphere of Trust is built into the network itself. Using TTL (Time-to-Live) / Hop Count controls already in TCP/IP, it automatically enforces containment, limiting how far packets travel—without needing deep packet inspection or decision trees.

The Power of Packet Lifetime Containment

1. Stops Unauthorized Access & Data Exfiltration – Ensures applications can’t send data beyond approved subnets. No leaks, no exposure.
2. Blocks DDoS at the Source – If a protected server never responds to untrusted requests, an attack never starts.
3. Creates Micro-Segmentation Effortlessly – Every application can have a self-contained security perimeter, reducing attack surfaces without complex configuration.
4. Lightweight & Scalable – No heavy compute power. No overhead. Just built-in, automatic enforcement that scales with your network.
5. Optimizes Firewalls & Other Security Solutions – Firewalls perform better because bulk attacks are eliminated before they even reach them.