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Azure Security Best Practices: Don't Get Caught with Your Cloud Pants Down Executive Summary The cloud isn't some futuristic fantasy... Cloud Security Azure Security Best Practices Asher Benbenisty 2 min read Asher Benbenisty Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 11/25/24 Published Azure Security Best Practices: Don't Get Caught with Your Cloud Pants Down Executive Summary The cloud isn't some futuristic fantasy anymore, folks. It's the backbone of modern business, and Azure is charging hard, fueled by AI, to potentially dethrone AWS by 2026. But with this breakneck adoption comes a harsh reality: security can't be an afterthought. This article dives deep into why robust security practices are non-negotiable in Azure and how tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR can be your digital bodyguards. Introduction Let's face it, organizations are flocking to the cloud like moths to a digital flame. Why? Cost savings, streamlined operations, and the ability to scale at warp speed. We're talking serious money here – a projected $805 billion spent on public cloud services in 2024! The cloud's not just disrupting the game; it is the game. And the playing field is shifting. AWS might be the king of the hill right now, but Azure's hot on its heels, thanks to some serious AI muscle. ( As of 2024, they hold market shares of 31%, 24%, and 11%, respectively .) Forbes even predicts an Azure takeover by 2026. Exciting times, right? Hold your horses. This rapid cloud adoption has a dark side. Security threats are lurking around every corner, and sticking to best practices is more crucial than ever. Cloud service managers, listen up: you need to wrap your heads around the shared responsibility model (Figure 1). Think of it like this: you and Azure are partners in crime prevention. You're both responsible for keeping your digital assets safe, but you need to know who's holding which piece of the security puzzle. Don't assume security is built-in – it's a team effort, and you need to pull your weight. Figure 1: The shared responsibility model Azure's Security Architecture: A Fortress in the Cloud Okay, I get it. The shared responsibility model can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. But here's the deal: whether you're dabbling in IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS, Azure's got your infrastructure covered. Their global network of data centers is built like Fort Knox, meeting industry standards like ISO/IEC 27001:2022 , HIPAA , and NIST SP 800-53 . But remember your part of the bargain! Azure provides a killer arsenal of security products to protect your workloads, both in Azure and beyond. Figure 2: Azure’s security architecture Take Microsoft Sentinel, for example. This superhero of a tool automatically sniffs out threats, investigates them, and neutralizes them before they can wreak havoc. It's like having a 24/7 security team with superhuman senses. And don't forget about Microsoft Defender XDR. This comprehensive security suite is like a digital Swiss Army knife, protecting your identities, endpoints, applications, email, and cloud apps. It's got your back, no matter where you turn. With Sentinel and Defender XDR in your corner, you're well-equipped to tackle the security challenges that come with cloud adoption. But don't get complacent! Let's dive into some core security best practices that will make your Azure environment an impenetrable fortress. Core Security Best Practices: Lock Down Your Secrets Protecting Secrets: Best Practices Using Azure Key Vault We all have secrets, right? In the digital world, those secrets are things like passwords, API keys, and encryption keys. You can't just leave them lying around for any cybercriminal to snatch. That's where Azure Key Vault comes in. This secure vault is like a digital safe deposit box for your sensitive data. It uses hardware security modules (HSMs) to keep your secrets locked down tight, even if someone manages to breach your defenses. Big names like Victoria's Secret & Co , Evup, and Sage trust Key Vault to keep their secrets safe. Figure 3: A new Key Vault named “algosec-kv” Here's a pro tip: once you've stashed your secrets in Key Vault, use a managed identity to access them. This eliminates the need to hardcode credentials in your code, minimizing the risk of exposure. var client = new SecretClient(new Uri("https://. vault.azure.net/ "), new DefaultAzureCredential(),options); KeyVaultSecret secret = client.GetSecret(""); string secretValue = secret.Value; Key Vault is a fantastic tool, but it's not a silver bullet. Download our checklist of additional best practices to keep your secrets safe: Database and Data Security: More Than Just Locking the Door Azure offers a smorgasbord of data storage solutions, from Azure SQL Database to Azure Blob Storage. But securing your data isn't just about protecting it at rest. You need to think about data in use and data in transit, too. Download our checklist for a full action plan: Identity Management: Who Are You, and What Are You Doing Here? Encryption is great, but it's only half the battle. You need to know who's accessing your resources and what they're doing. That's where identity access management (IAM) comes in. Think of IAM as a digital bouncer, controlling access to your network resources. It's all about verifying identities and granting the right level of access – no more, no less. Zero-trust network access (ZTNA) is your secret weapon here. It's like having a security checkpoint at every corner of your network, ensuring that only authorized users can access your resources. Figure 4: Zero-trust security architecture Remember the Capital One breach? A misconfigured firewall and overly broad permissions led to a massive data leak. Don't let that be you! Follow Azure's IAM documentation to build a robust and secure identity management system. Network Security: Building a Digital Moat Your network architecture is the foundation of your security posture. Choose wisely, my friends! The hub-spoke model is a popular choice in Azure, centralizing common services in a secure hub and isolating workloads in separate spokes. Figure 5: Hub-spoke network architecture in Azure (Source: Azure documentation ) For a checklist of how the hub-spoke model can boosts your security, download our checklist here. Digital Realty , a real estate investment giant, uses the hub-spoke model to secure its global portal and REST APIs. It's a testament to the power of this architecture for both security and performance. Figure 6: Digital Realty’s use of hub-spoke architecture (Adapted from Microsoft Customer Stories ) Operational Security: Stay Vigilant, Stay Secure (Continued) When a security incident strikes, your response time is critical. Think of operational security as your digital first aid kit. It's about minimizing human error and automating processes to speed up threat detection and response. We've already talked about MFA, password management, and the dynamic duo of Defender XDR and Sentinel. Download our checklist for a few more operational security essentials to add to your arsenal. Figure 7: Build-deploy workflow automation (Source: Azure documentation ) Think of these best practices as guardrails, guiding you toward secure decisions. But remember, flexibility is key. Adapt these practices to your specific environment and architecture. Conclusion As Azure's popularity skyrockets, so do the stakes. The shared responsibility model means you're not off the hook when it comes to security. Azure provides powerful tools like Sentinel and Defender XDR, but it's up to you to use them wisely and follow best practices. Protect your secrets like they're buried treasure, secure your data with Fort Knox-level encryption, implement identity management that would make a border patrol agent proud, and build a network architecture that's a digital fortress. And don't forget about operational security – it's the glue that holds it all together. But let's be real, managing security policies across multiple clouds can be a nightmare. That's where tools like AlgoSec CloudFlow come in. They provide a clear view of your security landscape, helping you identify vulnerabilities and streamline policy management. It's like having a security command center for your entire cloud infrastructure. So, what are you waiting for? Request a demo today and let AlgoSec help you build an Azure environment that's so secure, even the most determined cybercriminals will be left scratching their heads. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Navigating Compliance in the Cloud AlgoSec Cloud Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Speak to one of our experts Speak to one of our experts Work email* First name* Last name* Company* country* Select country... Short answer* By submitting this form, I accept AlgoSec's privacy policy Schedule a call

AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based risk analysis and enhanced support for cloud platforms Extend application connectivity visibility into the multicloud with AlgoSec A32.20 AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based risk analysis and enhanced support for cloud platforms May 3, 2022 Speak to one of our experts RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., May 3, 2022 – AlgoSec , the application connectivity and security policy company, announced today the release of its latest product version A32.20. AlgoSec’s A32.20 provides a powerful solution for organizations to manage security in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.20, organizations obtain granular application visibility and discovery, allowing them to identify and analyze risk in their multicloud environment, including AWS, GCP and Azure. The key benefits that AlgoSec A32.20 delivers to IT, network and security experts include: Application-based risk analysis in the Cloud Enables SecOps teams to shift focus of risk analysis and remediation efforts to specific business applications beyond risk categories. PAN Prisma access support As an early availability, A32.20 supports Prisma Access visibility for remote networks and service connections, a true industry leading technology of this kind. GCP risk support A32.20 provides advanced capabilities to support discovery of GCP related risks across the hybrid network estate and multiple public clouds Extended support of NSX in AWS As an early availability, A32.20 offers extended cloud support for NSX running on AWS in addition to the existing on-premise support. “With this release, A32.20 offers new powerful cloud coverage, including PAN Prisma access. This gives customers the ability to deploy apps in the cloud and on-premise faster than ever before”, said Eran Shiff, Vice President of Product at AlgoSec. “A32.20 provides a comprehensive solution for organizations to secure application connectivity, reduce risk and ensure continuous compliance while undergoing digital transformation.” About AlgoSec AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader, empowers organizations to secure application connectivity by automating connectivity flows and security policy, anywhere. The AlgoSec platform enables the world’s most complex organizations to gain visibility, reduce risk and process changes at zero-touch across the hybrid network. AlgoSec’s patented application-centric view of the hybrid network enables business owners, application owners, and information security professionals to talk the same language, so organizations can deliver business applications faster while achieving a heightened security posture. Over 1,800 of the world’s leading organizations trust AlgoSec to help secure their most critical workloads across public cloud, private cloud, containers, and on-premises networks, while taking advantage of almost two decades of leadership in Network Security Policy Management. See what securely accelerating your digital transformation, move-to-cloud, infrastructure modernization, or micro-segmentation initiatives looks like at www.algosec.com

Discover how micro-segmentation can help you reduce the surface of your network attacks and protect your organization from cyber-attacks. Webinars CTO Round Table: Fighting Ransomware with Micro-segmentation In the past few months, we’ve witnessed a steep rise in ransomware attacks targeting anyone from small companies to large, global enterprises. It seems like no organization is immune to ransomware. So how do you protect your network from such attacks? Join our discussion with AlgoSec CTO Prof. Avishai Wool and Guardicore CTO Ariel Zeitlin, and discover how micro-segmentation can help you reduce your network attack surface and protect your organization from cyber-attacks. Learn: Why micro-segmentation is critical to fighting ransomware and other cyber threats. Common pitfalls organizations face when implementing a micro-segmentation project How to discover applications and their connectivity requirements across complex network environments. How to write micro-segmentation filtering policy within and outside the data center November 17, 2020 Ariel Zeitlin CTO Guardicore Prof. Avishai Wool CTO & Co Founder AlgoSec Relevant resources Defining & Enforcing a Micro-segmentation Strategy Read Document Building a Blueprint for a Successful Micro-segmentation Implementation Keep Reading Ransomware Attack: Best practices to help organizations proactively prevent, contain and respond Keep Reading Choose a better way to manage your network Choose a better way to manage your network Work email* First name* Last name* Company* country* Select country... Short answer* By submitting this form, I accept AlgoSec's privacy policy Continue

In today’s evolving threat landscape, Zero Trust Architecture has emerged as a significant security framework for organizations. One... Zero Trust Zero Trust Design Nitin Rajput 2 min read Nitin Rajput Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 5/18/24 Published In today’s evolving threat landscape, Zero Trust Architecture has emerged as a significant security framework for organizations. One influential model in this space is the Zero Trust Model, attributed to John Kinderbag. Inspired by Kinderbag’s model, we explore how our advanced solution can effectively align with the principles of Zero Trust. Let’s dive into the key points of mapping the Zero Trust Model with AlgoSec’s solution, enabling organizations to strengthen their security posture and embrace the Zero Trust paradigm. My approach of mapping Zero Trust Model with AlgoSec solution is based on John Kinderbag’s Zero Trust model ( details ) which being widely followed, and I hope it will help organizations in building their Zero trust strategy. Firstly, let’s understand what Zero trust is all about in a simple language. Zero Trust is a Cybersecurity approach that articulates that the fundamental problem we have is a broken trust model where the untrusted side of the network is the evil internet, and the trusted side is the stuff we control. Therefore, it is an approach to designing and implementing a security program based on the notion that no user or device or agent should have implicit trust. Instead, anyone or anything, a device or system that seeks access to corporate assets must prove it should be trusted. The primary goal of Zero Trust is to prevent breaches. Prevention is possible. In fact, it’s more cost effective from a business perspective to prevent a breach than it is to attempt to recover from a breach, pay a ransom, and the deal with the costs of downtime or lost customers. As per John Kinderbag, there are Four Zero Trust Design Principles and Five-Step Zero Trust Design Methodology. The Four Zero Trust Design Principles: The first and the most important principle of your Zero Trust strategy is know “What is the Business trying to achieve?”. Second, start with DAAS (Data, Application, Asset and Services) elements and protect surfaces that need protection and design outward from there. Third, determine who needs to have access to a resource in order to get their job done, commonly known as least privilege. Fourth, all the traffic going to and from a protect surface must be inspected and logged for malicious content. Define Business Outcomes Design from the inside out Determine who or what needs access Inspect and log all traffic The Five-Step Zero Trust Design Methodology To make your Zero trust journey achievable, you need a repeatable process to follow. The first step in the Zero trust is to break down your environment into smaller pieces that you need to protect (protect surfaces). The second step for deploying Zero Trust in each protect surfaces is to map the transactions flows so that we can allow only the ports and the address needed and nothing else. Everyone wants to know what products to buy to do Zero trust or to eliminate trust between digital systems, the truth is that you won’t know the answer to that until you’ve gone through the process. Which brings us to the third step in the methodology: architecting the Zero trust environment. Ultimately, we need to instantiate Zero Trust as a Layer 7 policy statement. Use the Kipling Method of Zero Trust policy writing to determine who or what can access your protect surface. The fifth design principle of Zero Trust is to inspect and log all traffic, for monitor and maintain, one needs to take all of the telemetry – whether it’s from a network detection and response tool, or from firewall or server application logs and then learn from them. As you learn over time, you can make security stronger and stronger. Define the protect surface Map the transaction flows Architect a Zero trust environment Create Zero trust policies Monitor and maintain. How AlgoSec aligns with “Map the transaction Flows” the 2nd step of Design Methodology? AlgoSec Auto-Discovery. analyses your traffic flows, turning them into a clear map. AutoDiscovery receives network traffic metadata as NetFlow, SFLOW, or full packets and then digest multiple streams of traffic metadata to let you clearly visualize your transaction flows. Once the transaction flows are discovered and optimized, the system keeps tracking changes in these flows. Once new flows are discovered in the network, the application description is updated with the new flows. Outcome: Clear visualization of transaction flows. Updated application description. Optimized transaction flows. How AlgoSec aligns with “Architect Zero Trust Policies” – the 4th step of Design Methodology? With AlgoSec, you can automate the security policy change process without introducing any element of risk, vulnerability, or compliance violation. AlgoSec allows you to ingest the discovered transaction flows as a Traffic Change request and analyze those traffic changes before they are implemented all the to your Firewalls, Public Cloud and SDN Solutions and validate successful changes as intended, all within your existing IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions. Outcome: Analyzed traffic changes for implementation. Implemented security policy changes without risk, vulnerability, or compliance violations. How Algosec aligns with “Monitor and maintain” – the 5th step of Design Methodology? AlgoSec analyzes security by analyzing firewall policies, firewall rules, firewall traffic logs and firewall change configurations. Detailed analysis of the security logs offers critical network vital intelligence about security breaches and attempted attacks like virus, trojans, and denial of service among others. With AlgoSec traffic flow analysis, you can monitor traffic within a specific firewall rule. You do not need to allow all traffic to traverse in all directions but instead, you can monitor it through the pragmatic behaviors on the network and enable network firewall administrators to recognize which firewall rules they can create and implement to allow only the necessary access. Outcome: Critical network intelligence, identification of security breaches and attempted attacks. Enhanced firewall rule creation and implementation, allowing only necessary access. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Navigating Compliance in the Cloud AlgoSec Cloud Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Speak to one of our experts Speak to one of our experts Work email* First name* Last name* Company* country* Select country... Short answer* By submitting this form, I accept AlgoSec's privacy policy Schedule a call

AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. Gain more insights into multi cloud application connectivity with AlgoSec A32.50 AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. January 10, 2023 Speak to one of our experts RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., January 10, 2023 – AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader in securing application connectivity, announced today the release of its latest product version A32.50. AlgoSec A32.50 provides a powerful solution for organizations to secure application connectivity in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.50, organizations obtain granular visibility and discovery of applications, enabling identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. The key benefits that AlgoSec A32.50 delivers to IT, network, and security experts include: Application awareness for Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto’s Panorama as part of the change management cycle Enables SecOps teams to update firewall application information as part of the firewall rules in the workflow automation Extended SASE/SSE management Provides Zscaler users management capabilities focused on risk, regulatory compliance, and policy optimization. As an early availability, A32.50 supports Prisma Access visibility of mobile users. Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with new and updated out of the box reports Generate full audit report for the ECB security of internet payments and maintain ongoing compliance with the regulatory requirements. Additionally, utilize updated PCI and SWIFT requirement reports. Integrate cloud security into your IaC initiative while streamlining processes Embed cloud security checks into the DevSecOps native tools, allowing them to proactively identify and mitigate risk as part of their ongoing process. About AlgoSec AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader, empowers organizations to secure application connectivity by automating connectivity flows and security policy, anywhere. The AlgoSec platform enables the world’s most complex organizations to gain visibility, reduce risk, and process changes at zero-touch across the hybrid network. AlgoSec’s patented application-centric view of the hybrid network enables business owners, application owners, and information security professionals to talk the same language, so organizations can deliver business applications faster while achieving a heightened security posture. Over 1,800 of the world’s leading organizations trust AlgoSec to help secure their most critical workloads across public cloud, private cloud, containers, and on-premises networks while taking advantage of almost two decades of leadership in Network Security Policy Management. See what securely accelerating your digital transformation, move-to-cloud, infrastructure modernization, or micro-segmentation initiatives looks like at www.algosec.com

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Enterprises are embracing cloud platforms to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. Cloud... Hybrid Cloud Security Management Securing Cloud-Native Environments: Containerized Applications, Serverless Architectures, and Microservices Malcom Sargla 2 min read Malcom Sargla Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 9/6/23 Published Enterprises are embracing cloud platforms to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. Cloud services provided by industry giants like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, AWS, IBM, and Oracle offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness that make them an attractive choice for businesses. One of the significant trends in cloud-native application development is the adoption of containerized applications, serverless architectures, and microservices. While these innovations bring numerous benefits, they also introduce unique security risks and vulnerabilities that organizations must address to ensure the safety of their cloud-native environments. The Evolution of Cloud-Native Applications Traditionally, organizations relied on on-premises data centers and a set of established security measures to protect their critical applications and data. However, the shift to cloud-native applications necessitates a reevaluation of security practices and a deeper understanding of the challenges involved. Containers: A New Paradigm Containers have emerged as a game-changer in the world of cloud-native development. They offer a way to package applications and their dependencies, ensuring consistency and portability across different environments. Developers appreciate containers for their ease of use and rapid deployment capabilities, but this transition comes with security implications that must not be overlooked. One of the primary concerns with containers is the need for continuous scanning and vulnerability assessment. Developers may inadvertently include libraries with known vulnerabilities, putting the entire application at risk. To address this, organizations should leverage container scanning tools that assess images for vulnerabilities before they enter production. Tools like Prevasio’s patented network sandbox provide real-time scanning for malware and known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), ensuring that container images are free from threats. Continuous Container Monitoring The dynamic nature of containerized applications requires continuous monitoring to ensure their health and security. In multi-cloud environments, it’s crucial to have a unified monitoring solution that covers all services consistently. Blind spots must be eliminated to gain full control over the cloud deployment. Tools like Prevasio offer comprehensive scanning of asset classes in popular cloud providers such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google GCP. This includes Lambda functions, S3 buckets, Azure VMs, and more. Continuous monitoring helps organizations detect anomalies and potential security breaches early, allowing for swift remediation. Intelligent and Automated Policy Management As organizations scale their cloud-native environments and embrace the agility that developers demand, policy management becomes a critical aspect of security. It’s not enough to have static policies; they must be intelligent and adaptable to evolving threats and requirements. Intelligent policy management solutions enable organizations to enforce corporate security policies both in the cloud and on-premises. These solutions have the capability to identify and guard against risks introduced through development processes or traditional change management procedures. When a developer’s request deviates from corporate security practices, an intelligent policy management system can automatically trigger actions, such as notifying network analysts or initiating policy work orders. Moreover, these solutions facilitate a “shift-left” approach, where security considerations are integrated into the earliest stages of development. This proactive approach ensures that security is not an afterthought but an integral part of the development lifecycle. Mitigating Risks in Cloud-Native Environments Securing containerized applications, serverless architectures, and microservices in cloud-native environments requires a holistic strategy. Here are some key steps that organizations can take to mitigate risks effectively: 1. Start with a Comprehensive Security Assessment Before diving into cloud-native development, conduct a thorough assessment of your organization’s security posture. Identify potential vulnerabilities and compliance requirements specific to your industry. Understanding your security needs will help you tailor your cloud-native security strategy effectively. 2. Implement Continuous Security Scanning Integrate container scanning tools into your development pipeline to identify vulnerabilities early in the process. Automate scanning to ensure that every container image is thoroughly examined before deployment. Regularly update scanning tools and libraries to stay protected against emerging threats. 3. Embrace Continuous Monitoring Utilize continuous monitoring solutions that cover all aspects of your multi-cloud deployment. This includes not only containers but also serverless functions, storage services, and virtual machines. A unified monitoring approach reduces blind spots and provides real-time visibility into potential security breaches. 4. Invest in Intelligent Policy Management Choose an intelligent policy management solution that aligns with your organization’s security and compliance requirements. Ensure that it offers automation capabilities to enforce policies seamlessly across cloud providers. Regularly review and update policies to adapt to changing security landscapes. 5. Foster a Culture of Security Security is not solely the responsibility of the IT department. Promote a culture of security awareness across your organization. Train developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders on best practices for cloud-native security. Encourage collaboration between security and development teams to address security concerns early in the development lifecycle. Conclusion The adoption of containerized applications, serverless architectures, and microservices in cloud-native environments offers unprecedented flexibility and scalability to enterprises. However, these advancements also introduce new security challenges that organizations must address diligently. By implementing a comprehensive security strategy that includes continuous scanning, monitoring, and intelligent policy management, businesses can harness the power of the cloud while safeguarding their applications and data. As the cloud-native landscape continues to evolve, staying proactive and adaptive in security practices will be crucial to maintaining a secure and resilient cloud environment. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? 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success stories "AlgoSec now does the heavy lifting for us. It allows the engineers to focus more on providing greater levels of security than on process and change, so we’re able to provide a much more secure infrastructure for BT" Background A leading world-wide provider of communications services and solutions, BT serves customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and services; and converged fixed/mobile products and services. Challenge BT’s internal network is a complex, highly segmented environment that has evolved over the last two decades throughout its worldwide locations. BT’s infrastructure relies on a large number of third-party domains and business-to-business connections with over 1,000 policy enforcement points, some of which date back a number of years.“The challenge facing BT is around the size of the estate, the complexity and our ability to demonstrate at audit that the rules within the policy are still appropriate, still valid, and still authorized,” says Phil Packman, General Manager of Security Gateway Operations for BT. “Equally, we’re challenged to ensure that rules don’t make it into the rulebase unless they’re approved and authorized.” BT therefore realized that it needed automation and reporting to better control its massive rulebase, and provide an approved audit trail to both auditors and internal stakeholders. Solution BT set about to solve its security challenges by creating a set of criteria for evaluating off-the-shelf, automated security solutions. “The criteria were based on ‘total costof ownership,’ our roadmap, and probably most importantly, the willingness of the partner to work with us,” says Packman. AlgoSec uniquely met BT’s requirements.Another feature BT liked was AlgoSec’s ability to prove that policies are implemented as approved. According to Packman, this was a capability “which we’d not seen in other products, and which we couldn’t achieve with our in-house tools.”AlgoSec’s commitment to customer success and its money-back guarantee were also deciding factors in BT’s selection process. Results Immediately after deployment, AlgoSec enabled BT to reduce error rates, make improvements to their rulebase implementation process and ultimately give BT better control over its network security. Packman explains: “Most notably, we were able to track down rogue connectivity, or connectivity that we didn’t understand properly. It gave us an almost immediate view of certain high-risk situations.”In addition, by using AlgoSec’s compliance reports, Packman’s engineering team were able to instantly demonstrate that no rules could be added to the firewall policy without proper approval — saving countless hours.Simplifying the audit preparation process led to a surprise benefit for BT’s Security Gateway Operations Team, which performs rule implementation and authorization: “AlgoSec has allowed us to change the skills profile of the team because the tool does the heavy lifting for us. Now our engineers can focus more on providing greater levels of security than on process and change, so we’re able to provide a much more secure infrastructure for BT.”Packman also endorses AlgoSec’s customer service, stating that the relationship has been a very positive one. “This has really helped put our minds at rest. We believe we’ve done the right thing in terms of deploying AlgoSec.”Using AlgoSec continues to enable BT to manage the complexity of its network with confidence, as it pursues growing and competitive global markets for its IT, computing, and communications services. Packman summarizes: “We have met every objective we hoped to achieve with AlgoSec.” Schedule time with one of our experts

In this guest blog, Jeff Yager from IT Central Station describes how AlgoSec is perceived by real users and shares how the solution meets... Security Policy Management Taking Control of Network Security Policy Jeff Yeger 2 min read Jeff Yeger Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 8/30/21 Published In this guest blog, Jeff Yager from IT Central Station describes how AlgoSec is perceived by real users and shares how the solution meets their expectations for visibility and monitoring. Business-driven visibility A network and security engineer at a comms service provider agreed, saying, “ The complete and end-to-end visibility and analysis [AlgoSec] provides of the policy rule base is invaluable and saves countless time and effort .” On a related front, according to Srdjan, a senior technical and integration designer at a major retailer, AlgoSec provides a much easier way to process first call resolutions (FCRs) and get visibility into traffic. He said, “With previous vendors, we had to guess what was going on with our traffic and we were not able to act accordingly. Now, we have all sorts of analyses and reports. This makes our decision process, firewall cleanup, and troubleshooting much easier.” Organizations large and small find it imperative to align security with their business processes. AlgoSec provides unified visibility of security across public clouds, software-defined and on-premises networks, including business applications and their connectivity flows. For Mark G., an IT security manager at a sports company, the solution handles rule-based analysis . He said, “AlgoSec provides great unified visibility into all policy packages in one place. We are tracking insecure changes and getting better visibility into network security environment – either on-prem, cloud or mixed.” Notifications are what stood out to Mustafa K., a network security engineer at a financial services firm. He is now easily able to track changes in policies with AlgoSec , noting that “with every change, it automatically sends an email to the IT audit team and increases our visibility of changes in every policy.” Security policy and network analysis AlgoSec’s Firewall Analyzer delivers visibility and analysis of security policies, and enables users to discover, identify, and map business applications across their entire hybrid network by instantly visualizing the entire security topology – in the cloud, on-premises, and everything in between. “It is definitely helpful to see the details of duplicate rules on the firewall,” said Shubham S., a senior technical consultant at a tech services company. He gets a lot of visibility from Firewall Analyzer. As he explained, “ It can define the connectivity and routing . The solution provides us with full visibility into the risk involved in firewall change requests.” A user at a retailer with more than 500 firewalls required automation and reported that “ this was the best product in terms of the flexibility and visibility that we needed to manage [the firewalls] across different regions . We can modify policy according to our maintenance schedule and time zones.” A network & collaboration engineer at a financial services firm likewise added that “ we now have more visibility into our firewall and security environment using a single pane of glass. We have a better audit of what our network and security engineers are doing on each device and are now able to see how much we are compliant with our baseline.” Arieh S., a director of information security operations at a multinational manufacturing company, also used Tufin, but prefers AlgoSec, which “ provides us better visibility for high-risk firewall rules and ease of use.” “If you are looking for a tool that will provide you clear visibility into all the changes in your network and help people prepare well with compliance, then AlgoSec is the tool for you,” stated Miracle C., a security analyst at a security firm. He added, “Don’t think twice; AlgoSec is the tool for any company that wants clear analysis into their network and policy management.” Monitoring and alerts Other IT Central Station members enjoy AlgoSec’s monitoring and alerts features. Sulochana E., a senior systems engineer at an IT firm, said, “ [AlgoSec] provides real-time monitoring , or at least close to real time. I think that is important. I also like its way of organizing. It is pretty clear. I also like their reporting structure – the way we can use AlgoSec to clear a rule base, like covering and hiding rules.” For example, if one of his customers is concerned about different standards , like ISO or PZI levels, they can all do the same compliance from AlgoSec. He added, “We can even track the change monitoring and mitigate their risks with it. You can customize the workflows based on their environment. I find those features interesting in AlgoSec.” AlgoSec helps in terms of firewall monitoring. That was the use case that mattered for Alberto S., a senior networking engineer at a manufacturing company. He said, “ Automatic alerts are sent to the security team so we can react quicker in case something goes wrong or a threat is detected going through the firewall. This is made possible using the simple reports.” Sulochana E. concluded by adding that “AlgoSec has helped to simplify the job of security engineers because you can always monitor your risks and know that your particular configurations are up-to-date, so it reduces the effort of the security engineers.” To learn more about what IT Central Station members think about AlgoSec, visit our reviews page . To schedule your personal AlgoSec demo or speak to an AlgoSec security expert, click here . Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? 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