A neural mesh data protection grid disposed amidst a tunnel acting as a transmission path for transmitting large files (i.e., file transfer). The grid includes a virtual matrix of containerized security zones. Each security zone is configured to act as prospective point in the transmission path for the data file or a segment of the data file. Further, each containerized security zone includes logic that is configured to perform one or more security checks on the data. The neural aspect of the data protection grid means that the logic is further configured to determine, over time, a trust level for the containerized security zone based on the trust/confidence that the zone has attained.