From 67065ea81d68879d3974bc7b1e6470f0739cab44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Malnick Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:19:33 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: update intro to readme (#676) --- README.md | 13 +++++++++---- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b95e32cd73..e5ecbaa2cd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -9,10 +9,15 @@ _please responsibly disclose_ by contacting us at ---- -Boundary is a tool for controlling access to networked resources in the -[SDP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_Defined_Perimeter) model. It is -designed to be straightforward to understand, highly scalable, and resilient. -It can run in clouds, on-prem, secure enclaves and more, and does not require +Boundary provides simple and secure access to hosts and services. + +Traditional approaches like SSH bastion hosts or VPNs require distributing and managing +credentials, configuring network controls like firewalls, and exposing the private +network. Boundary provides a secure way to access hosts and critical systems without +having to manage credentials or expose your network, and is entirely open source. + +Boundary is designed to be straightforward to understand, highly scalable, and +resilient. It can run in clouds, on-prem, secure enclaves and more, and does not require an agent to be installed on every end host. Unlike firewalls, Boundary performs per-access authentication and