Journey to Zero Trust Access Carlos B. Hernandez, Software Engineer; Adam Skalikcy, Software Engineer Apr 15, 2025 Glossary ZTA: zero trust architecture SAML: security assertion markup language (an SSO facilitation...

Yelp's platform is a central hub for consumers and businesses, offering insights into local businesses, user reviews, and recommendations. Through articles, guides, and user-generated content, Yelp offers insights into discovering restaurants, shops, and services in various locations. Readers can learn about reading and writing reviews, finding popular businesses, and exploring local communities to make informed decisions about where to eat, shop, or visit.

Yelp Engineering

Yelp implemented a Zero Trust Access strategy to support its fully remote workforce, replacing its legacy VPN with Netbird, supported by WireGuard. The transition aimed to improve security, user experience, and throughput while reducing VPN usage for general connectivity needs. The solution includes OpenID Connect integration with Okta, high performance, and fault tolerance. Yelp customized Netbird to enhance usability and ensure quick self-repair options for users, contributing open-source improvements back to the community.