Updated README

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- <p align="center">
-    <img src="docs/header.png" alt="defguard">
- </p>
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="docs/cover-image_smaller-logo.png" alt="defguard">
+</p>
 
-This service is meant to serve as a proxy for a subset of functionalities of [defguard](https://github.com/DefGuard/defguard) core which require public access.
-It provides a public REST API and communicates with core over [gRPC](https://github.com/DefGuard/proto).
+# Defguard Edge (formerly Proxy)
 
-To learn more about the system see our [documentation](https://defguard.gitbook.io).
+**Defguard Edge** serves as a proxy for a subset of functionalities provided by [Defguard](https://github.com/DefGuard/defguard) Cthat require public access. It exposes a public REST API and communicates with Defguard over [gRPC](https://github.com/DefGuard/proto).
 
-## Quick start
+Defguard is a self-hosted secure remote access platform that combines WireGuard VPN, identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, and network access control in a single solution.
 
-If you already have your defguard instance running you can set up a proxy by following our [deployment guide](https://defguard.gitbook.io/defguard/features/setting-up-your-instance/docker-compose).
+Built with a security-first architecture, Defguard helps organizations securely manage access to infrastructure, applications, and private networks while maintaining full control over their environment.
 
-## Documentation
+## Why Defguard?
 
-See the [documentation](https://defguard.gitbook.io) for more information.
+Modern organizations often rely on multiple disconnected tools to manage identity, VPN access, authentication, and network permissions. Defguard brings these capabilities together into a unified platform designed for security, transparency, and operational simplicity.
 
-## Community and Support
+Key principles behind Defguard:
 
-Find us on Matrix: [#defguard:teonite.com](https://matrix.to/#/#defguard:teonite.com)
+- 📖 Open-source core (AGPL), open-code Enterprise components
+- 🏠 Fully self-hosted — no external dependencies or data leaving your infrastructure
+- 🔒 Security-first: [Zero-Trust VPN](https://docs.defguard.net/features/wireguard) with connection-level MFA, [architecture](https://docs.defguard.net/in-depth/architecture) designed to minimize attack surface
+- 🔍 Transparency: [published SBOMs](https://defguard.net/sbom/), [penetration test reports](https://defguard.net/pentesting/), [architecture decision records](https://docs.defguard.net/in-depth/architecture-decision-records)
 
-## Contribution
+For detailed security information see the [secure-by-design documentation](https://docs.defguard.net/in-depth/secure-by-design).
 
-Please review the [Contributing guide](https://defguard.gitbook.io/defguard/for-developers/contributing) for information on how to get started contributing to the project. You might also find our [environment setup guide](https://defguard.gitbook.io/defguard/for-developers/dev-env-setup) handy.
+## Core Capabilities
 
-## Development
+- 🌐 **WireGuard VPN** — multiple locations with per-location access control, MFA per connection, self-service device setup, kernel and userspace support
+- 👥 **Identity & Access Management** — internal OIDC provider for SSO, external OIDC (Google, Microsoft, custom), LDAP/AD sync, remote enrollment, user self-service
+- 🔑 **Multi-Factor Authentication** — TOTP, WebAuthn/FIDO2, email tokens, biometric via mobile app
+- 🛡️ **Firewall** — allow/deny rules per VPN location by user or group, applied in real time
+- 📋 **Activity Log** — audit log with filtering and search; real-time SIEM streaming (Enterprise)
+- 🔗 **Integrations** — webhooks and REST API
 
-Clone repository:
+## Clients
 
-```bash
-git@github.com:DefGuard/client.git
-```
+- 🖥️ **Desktop** (Linux, macOS, Windows) — VPN management with MFA, multi-instance and multi-location support, and real-time connection statistics. [Download](https://defguard.net/download/)
+- 📱 **Mobile** (Android, iOS) — VPN management with MFA, QR code onboarding. [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.defguard.mobile) · [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/defguard-vpn-client/id6748068630)
 
-Initialize `proto` submodule:
+## Architecture
 
-```bash
-git submodule update --init --recursive
-```
+Defguard follows a component-based architecture designed to reduce attack surface and support secure deployments.
 
-To run API server:
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="docs/new_defguard-architecture.png" alt="architecture">
+</p>
 
-```bash
-cargo run
-```
+Strict division of responsibilities and network segmentation:
+- **Core** — central management plane: identity, authentication, authorization, and policy
+- **Edge** — public-facing entry point, exposes selected Defguard services [GitHub repo](https://github.com/DefGuard/proxy)
+- **Gateway** — enforces network access policies for protected resources [GitHub repo](https://github.com/DefGuard/gateway)
 
-To run webapp dev server:
+For details refer to the [architecture documentation](https://docs.defguard.net/in-depth/architecture).
+
+## Quick Start
+
+The fastest way to evaluate Defguard is with the [one-line installer](https://docs.defguard.net/getting-started/one-line-install):
 
 ```bash
-cd web/
-pnpm install
-pnpm run dev
+bash <(curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/defguard/deployment/main/docker-compose2.0/setup.sh)
 ```
 
-## Verifiability of releases
+⚠️ Warning! This installation method is intended for testing, demonstrations, and evaluation purposes only. It is not recommended for production deployments. See the [deployment documentation](https://docs.defguard.net/deployment-strategies/overview) for production deployment guidance, architecture recommendations, and high-availability configurations.
+
+## Documentation
+
+Comprehensive documentation is available at: https://docs.defguard.net
+
+## Video guides
 
-We provide following ways to verify the authenticity and integrity of official releases:
+Visit out YouTube channel to see our [video guides](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVR33X0CUHUcoyLshs9S8VbsGgggouCAW).
 
-### Docker Image Verification with Cosign
+## Community
 
-All official Docker images are signed using [Cosign](https://docs.sigstore.dev/cosign/overview/). To verify a Docker image:
+We want to get as much feedback as possible, so we encourage you to:
 
-1. [Install](https://github.com/sigstore/cosign?tab=readme-ov-file#installation) cosign CLI
+- 💬 open a [GitHub discussion](https://github.com/DefGuard/defguard/discussions/new/choose)
+- 🪲 report any missing [features](https://github.com/DefGuard/defguard/issues/new?assignees=&labels=feature&projects=&template=feature_request.md&title=) or [bugs](https://github.com/DefGuard/defguard/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bug&projects=&template=bug_report.md&title=) as issues
 
-2. Verify the image signature (replace <IMAGE_TAG> with the tag you want to verify):
-   ```bash
-   cosign verify --certificate-identity-regexp="https://github.com/DefGuard/proxy" \
-     --certificate-oidc-issuer="https://token.actions.githubusercontent.com" \
-     ghcr.io/defguard/defguard:<IMAGE_TAG>
-   ```
+## Contributions
 
-### Release Asset Verification
+Please review the [Contributing guide](https://docs.defguard.net/for-developers/contributing) for information on how to get started contributing to the project. You might also find our [environment setup guide](https://docs.defguard.net/for-developers/dev-env-setup) handy.
 
-All release assets (binaries, packages, etc.) include SHA256 checksums that are automatically generated and published with each GitHub release:
+## License
+The code in this repository is available under a dual licensing model:
 
-1. Download the release asset and copy its corresponding checksum from the [releases page](https://github.com/DefGuard/proxy/releases)
+- Open Source License: The code, except for the contents of the "crates/defguard_core/src/enterprise" directory, is licensed under the AGPL license (see file LICENSE.md in this repository). This applies to the open core components of the software.
+- Enterprise License: All code in this repository (including within the "crates/defguard_core/src/enterprise" directory) is licensed under a separate Enterprise License (see file crates/defguard_core/src/enterprise/LICENSE.md).
 
-2. Verify the checksum:
-   ```bash
-   # Linux/macOS
-   echo known_sha256_checksum_of_the_file path/to/file | sha256sum --check
-   ```
+## Legal
+WireGuard® is [registered trademarks](https://www.wireguard.com/trademark-policy/) of Jason A. Donenfeld.