Cloudflare One is the SASE platform purpose-built for distributed organizations. It converges ZTNA, Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Remote Browser Isolation, DLP and Magic WAN into a single cloud-delivered service running on Cloudflare's global network. For Latin American organizations with employees in multiple countries, Cloudflare One replaces legacy VPN, perimeter firewalls and web proxies with identity-aware security that follows the user regardless of location. GLADiiUM deploys Cloudflare Zero Trust and SASE across Latin America.
Cloudflare One — the SASE platform that replaces legacy VPN, perimeter firewall, web proxies and DLP appliances with a single cloud-delivered Zero Trust architecture for organizations across Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, Miami and Puerto Rico
Legacy security architecture — VPN for remote access, on-premise web proxy for internet filtering, dedicated DLP appliances for data protection — was designed for a world where employees worked from the office and applications ran in the data center. Neither of those assumptions holds for Latin American organizations in 2025: workforces are hybrid, applications run in Azure, AWS, SaaS and the data center simultaneously, and users access systems from offices in multiple countries, homes and mobile devices.
Cloudflare One is the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform purpose-built for this reality. It converges all the security functions that organizations need — network access, web security, data protection, email security — into a single cloud-delivered platform that runs on Cloudflare’s global network. No hardware to deploy, no per-site appliances, no backhauling traffic through a central security stack that creates latency for users in remote offices.
Cloudflare One: Every Component Explained
Cloudflare Access — Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Cloudflare Access is the replacement for VPN. Instead of granting network-level access after authentication, Access grants application-level access: each internal application is separately protected by an Access policy that requires identity verification (Okta, Azure AD, Google, SAML), MFA, and optionally device health checks. Users access applications through Cloudflare’s network without ever getting a VPN tunnel to the corporate network.
Why this matters for Latin America: Latin American organizations typically have employees in multiple countries (Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica) and remote workers. A VPN gateway in one country creates performance problems for users in other countries. Cloudflare Access routes each user to the nearest Cloudflare PoP for authentication and proxies the connection, providing consistently low latency regardless of user location.
Cloudflare Gateway — Secure Web Gateway + Web Filter
Cloudflare Gateway is the DNS and HTTP filtering layer. Configure Gateway as your organization’s DNS resolver and HTTP proxy to enforce: malware domain blocking, phishing site blocking, web content category filtering (social media, gambling, adult content), HTTPS inspection for encrypted traffic analysis, and allow/block policies for specific applications (block personal Dropbox while allowing corporate Box).
For maquilas and offices: Configure Cloudflare Gateway as the DNS resolver for your office network. All DNS queries go through Cloudflare’s threat intelligence, blocking malware domains and C2 beaconing before connections are established. Zero additional hardware, zero per-site appliances.
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
Remote Browser Isolation is the most powerful web security control available. When RBI is enabled, Cloudflare renders web pages in an isolated browser running in Cloudflare’s infrastructure. The user sees a pixel-perfect rendering but no web code — JavaScript, plugins, exploits — ever executes on the user’s device. This makes drive-by malware downloads and browser exploits physically impossible.
Deployment model: RBI integrates with Cloudflare Gateway via clientless links or Cloudflare WARP client. For Latin American organizations deploying RBI, GLADiiUM typically configures it for high-risk user groups first (executives, finance, purchasing) and high-risk site categories (supplier portals, file sharing, webmail) before expanding to the full organization.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Cloudflare Gateway’s DLP inspects HTTP and HTTPS traffic (with HTTPS inspection enabled) for sensitive data patterns: credit card numbers (with Luhn validation), social security numbers, passport numbers, custom patterns (account numbers in specific formats, employee IDs). When DLP detects a match, Gateway can block the transmission, log it for review, or alert the security team.
Use cases in Latin America: Prevent employees from uploading customer data to personal Google Drive, block pasting customer account numbers into unapproved messaging apps, prevent exfiltration of financial data to competitor domains.
CASB — Cloud Access Security Broker
Cloudflare CASB provides visibility into SaaS application security posture and unsanctioned SaaS use. Connect CASB to your Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack and other SaaS environments to detect: misconfigured sharing settings (files shared publicly), inactive admin accounts, missing MFA enforcement, overprivileged third-party OAuth apps, and sensitive data stored in SaaS without proper controls. CASB delivers the SaaS security audit capability that was previously available only with expensive dedicated CASB solutions.
Magic WAN — SD-WAN for Latin American Branch Networks
Magic WAN replaces MPLS and SD-WAN for Latin American organizations with branch offices. Connect branch offices in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Panama City and San José to Cloudflare’s network via IPsec or GRE tunnels. Traffic between branches routes through Cloudflare’s global network (Argo Smart Routing) rather than MPLS circuits, typically delivering lower latency and significantly lower monthly cost than MPLS for Central American inter-office traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cloudflare Zero Trust & SASE Latin America
How long does a Cloudflare Zero Trust deployment take?
A phased Cloudflare Zero Trust deployment typically takes 4-12 weeks depending on scope. Week 1-2: Cloudflare Access for the highest-priority internal applications (VPN replacement for admins, key business applications). Week 3-4: Cloudflare Gateway DNS filtering for all devices via WARP client or network DNS configuration. Week 5-8: HTTPS inspection, DLP policies and web content filtering. Week 9-12: Remote Browser Isolation for high-risk groups, CASB integration for SaaS visibility, Magic WAN for branch network integration. GLADiiUM manages each phase with change management procedures appropriate for each organization’s operational constraints.
Does Cloudflare One require replacing existing security tools?
Not immediately. Cloudflare One can be deployed alongside existing security tools during a transition period. Organizations typically run Cloudflare Access alongside existing VPN initially, migrating application by application. Cloudflare Gateway runs alongside existing web proxies until the traffic migration is complete. This gradual approach eliminates the operational risk of a big-bang replacement and allows teams to validate Cloudflare functionality before decommissioning legacy tools. GLADiiUM designs migration plans that maintain business continuity throughout the transition.
What is the cost of Cloudflare One for a Latin American organization?
Cloudflare Zero Trust has a free tier for up to 50 users that includes Access, Gateway and limited RBI. Teams above 50 users move to Cloudflare Zero Trust paid plans: Gateway and Access are bundled at approximately $7-9 per user per month at scale. Remote Browser Isolation and DLP are additional add-ons. For a 200-user Latin American organization using Access, Gateway and RBI, expect $15-25 per user per month depending on tier and add-ons. This compares to $30-80+ per user for equivalent legacy security stack components from traditional vendors. GLADiiUM models the specific cost for your user count and required features before any commitment.
Replace Your VPN with Cloudflare Zero Trust
GLADiiUM will assess your current VPN and perimeter security architecture, model the Cloudflare One deployment for your organization, and execute the migration with zero disruption to your operations.
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