Abstract: A system and method for providing a virtual perimeter through distributed points of presence. A network system comprises one or more Perimeter Points of Presence (P/PoP) configured to provide a virtual perimeter. The one or more P/PoPs comprise a network interface component; a plurality of selectable service area systems, each of which comprises one or more selectable service area sub-systems, wherein the selectable service area systems and sub-systems can provide a customized virtual perimeter for an entity. The one or more P/PoPs are configured to receive data; process the data using at least one of the service area systems and sub-systems configured as a data processing policy for the entity; and transmit the processed data as policy compliant data from the one or more P/PoP to an end destination.

Abstract: A system and method for interconnecting and enforcing policy between multiple disparate providers of application functionality, data centers or end-users. A network system comprising one or more Perimeter Points of Presence (P/PoP) configured to interconnect and enforce policy between a plurality of entities, each of which provides at least one function, the one or more Perimeter Points of Presence (P/PoP) comprising: a network interface component configured to accept physical or virtual connections or both; a plurality of functions layers for processing data, wherein the function layers can be configured to provide a customized virtual perimeter for the entities.