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AlgoSec’s Integration with ServiceNow allows AlgoSec users to automate security change management and accelerate application deployments... Information Security AlgoSec and ServiceNow: Managing Network Security Policies and Processes Within ServiceNow Amir Erel 2 min read Amir Erel 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 2/3/20 Published AlgoSec’s Integration with ServiceNow allows AlgoSec users to automate security change management and accelerate application deployments within their existing ServiceNow platform It isn’t easy for organizations to get holistic visibility and management across their increasingly complex, hybrid network environments. Application owners need to make changes to existing applications or launch new ones quickly to drive the business. Meanwhile, IT and security teams must maintain security, reduce the risk of outages and misconfigurations, and meet audit and compliance demands. It’s a difficult balance to achieve. In our 2019 cloud security survey , a lack of visibility into their entire network estate and seamless management of cloud and on-prem environments were two of the biggest challenges cited by organizations. Over 40% also reported having a network or application outage, with the leading cause being operational or human errors in making changes. So robust network security management and automation of processes are increasingly mission-critical. To manage network security changes efficiently, application owners prefer to use the familiar tools and workflows that they already know, while security owners need to understand the business context of the policies to ensure that they are making the right decisions to protect the organization’s assets. AlgoSec’s integration with ServiceNow’s IT Service Management solution allows these different stakeholders to share a single management. This bridges the gap between application and security teams and gives them both a holistic view of security, risk and compliance across their entire network environment. This, in turn, accelerates application delivery and strengthens the organization’s security and compliance postures. By integrating the AlgoSec Security Management Suite with ServiceNow, organizations can automate and enrich security policy change management while remaining entirely within the tool their team is already using, with the added benefit of business context. The solution works seamlessly with existing processes and workflows, which helps accelerate the rate of adoption across entire networks. Automating change management processes Making a single change in a complex enterprise environment could take days or even weeks. Using intelligent, highly customizable workflows, AlgoSec automates the entire security policy change process – from planning and design through to submission, proactive risk analysis, implementation, validation and auditing – all with zero-touch, enabling organizations to reduce change request processing times to minutes. By working with the tools that your organization is already familiar with, you don’t need to learn new workflows and user interfaces. Your application and IT teams can continue to use the tools they already know, and encourage organizational buy-in for automated network security policy change management. For more information on AlgoSec’s integration with ServiceNow, download the datasheet or watch the demo . 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

With the rapid proliferation of cloud computing, lean deployment methods, such as containers, have become common practice. According to... Cloud Security Intro to Kubernetes Security Best Practices Rony Moshkovich 2 min read Rony Moshkovich 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 11/27/20 Published With the rapid proliferation of cloud computing, lean deployment methods, such as containers, have become common practice. According to CIO.com, 70% of global companies are expected to be running multiple apps simultaneously using a containerized framework, like Kubernetes in the next few years. But as Kubernetes’ use becomes more widespread, so do the vulnerabilities inherent to containerization. According to a 2019 Forbes article , Kubernetes had at least 7,000 identified vulnerabilities at the beginning of 2019 alone. Couple that with the fact that cyber-attacks involving containerization have increased a whopping 240% since 2018, and you’ll understand the value of security should your company use a solution like Kubernetes to handle its container orchestration. What Causes Kubernetes Security Blindspots? To understand how to best optimize your Kubernetes experience, it’s worthwhile to understand the basic ways security issues arise in a containerized framework. Images are the core building blocks of containerization; they are the executable process at the centre of your container. As a result, anything that exposes an image to a broader audience puts the container at risk of being hijacked. One of the primary ways this occurs is by using out-of-date software. Using old software gives malicious actors a small incongruence that they can exploit within the code. Another problem is poorly defined user access roles. If sensible changes aren’t made to an orchestration tool’s default settings, inappropriate parties may have access to alter the container’s core executable. Containerization gives you a way to manage a large number of processes easily and with increased adaptability. As a result, automation makes it impossible to keep your eyes on everything at once. Here are some best practices that can help you counter the wide range of vulnerabilities inherent to containerization and Kubernetes in general. Kubernetes Security Best Practices Given the architecture of the Kubernetes framework, security risks are a constant and evolving threat. Luckily, Google made Kubernetes an open-source application under the auspices of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation where solutions to new security issues are actively crowdsourced by the community. Regardless, there are a number of things that you can do during the build, deployment, and runtime phases to make your Kubernetes implementation more secure. Take care of your images Images are the heart of every container. Executable functions are essential, so images must be well-maintained and in good working order. Only use up-to-date images, scanning them regularly for security issues. As a rule of thumb, you should also avoid including unnecessary tools and functions in your image coding as they can inadvertently give hackers an access route. Ensure that your secrets remain secret The term “secrets” refers to any private information such as login credentials, tokens, or other sensitive data. While it’s not customary to keep sensitive data stored adjacent to the container’s image, the scenario has come up before. Keep secret data as far from the image as possible in order to increase security. Keep up-to-date with scans and security patches The community does a good job of patching Kubernetes when issues arise. If you don’t take the time to update both your OS and Kubernetes’ security, you give malware additional avenues of attack. Updates should be performed at least every nine months, if not more often. Due to the nature of how Kubernetes works, if you are using an outdated version, you could actively be spreading issues when the container is deployed elsewhere. Take advantage of customization to define user roles and access A container orchestration tool like Kubernetes is a complex web running thousands of processes across numerous machines. That means hundreds of end-users involved with the application. Take advantage of Kubernetes administrative functions to clearly define user roles, limiting full access for those who don’t need it. As they say, too many cooks spoil the broth. Keeping Kubernetes Simple and Safe Containers are an agile, lightweight framework for cloud computing, but manually deploying the correct containers to their destinations can quickly become overwhelming. An orchestration tool like Kubernetes is the perfect solution to managing your containerization, but the security risks inherent to this model can be restrictive. By keeping a few key practices in mind when implementing Kubernetes into your workflow, you can help to promote safety while streamlining your processes. To Sum It All Up Kubernetes has become the centrepiece of the cloud Native landscape and a notable advantage for organizations to rapidly manage and deploy their containerized business logic. But certain security best practices must be followed such as working with reliable docker images, properly defined resource quotas, network policies, work with namespaces for access control and authentication\authorization, and more. To learn more about Prevasio integration and security for K8s containers, contact us today. 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

Tsippi Dach, Director of Communications at AlgoSec, explores the relationship between NetOps and SecOps and explains why they are the... DevOps The importance of bridging NetOps and SecOps in network management Tsippi Dach 2 min read Tsippi Dach 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 4/16/21 Published Tsippi Dach, Director of Communications at AlgoSec, explores the relationship between NetOps and SecOps and explains why they are the perfect partnership The IT landscape has changed beyond recognition in the past decade or so. The vast majority of businesses now operate largely in the cloud, which has had a notable impact on their agility and productivity. A recent survey of 1,900 IT and security professionals found that 41 percent or organizations are running more of their workloads in public clouds compared to just one-quarter in 2019. Even businesses that were not digitally mature enough to take full advantage of the cloud will have dramatically altered their strategies in order to support remote working at scale during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with cloud innovation so high up the boardroom agenda, security is often left lagging behind, creating a vulnerability gap that businesses can little afford in the current heightened risk landscape. The same survey found the leading concern about cloud adoption was network security (58%). Managing organizations’ networks and their security should go hand-in-hand, but, as reflected in the survey, there’s no clear ownership of public cloud security. Responsibility is scattered across SecOps, NOCs and DevOps, and they don’t collaborate in a way that aligns with business interests. We know through experience that this siloed approach hurts security, so what should businesses do about it? How can they bridge the gap between NetOps and SecOps to keep their network assets secure and prevent missteps? Building a case for NetSecOps Today’s digital infrastructure demands the collaboration, perhaps even the convergence, of NetOps and SecOps in order to achieve maximum security and productivity. While the majority of businesses do have open communication channels between the two departments, there is still a large proportion of network and security teams working in isolation. This creates unnecessary friction, which can be problematic for service-based businesses that are trying to deliver the best possible end-user experience. The reality is that NetOps and SecOps share several commonalities. They are both responsible for critical aspects of a business and have to navigate constantly evolving environments, often under extremely restrictive conditions. Agility is particularly important for security teams in order for them to keep pace with emerging technologies, yet deployments are often stalled or abandoned at the implementation phase due to misconfigurations or poor execution. As enterprises continue to deploy software-defined networks and public cloud architecture, security has become even more important to the network team, which is why this convergence needs to happen sooner rather than later. We somehow need to insert the network security element into the NetOps pipeline and seamlessly make it just another step in the process. If we had a way to automatically check whether network connectivity is already enabled as part of the pre-delivery testing phase, that could, at least, save us the heartache of deploying something that will not work. Thankfully, there are tools available that can bring SecOps and NetOps closer together, such as Cisco ACI , Cisco Secure Workload and AlgoSec Security Management Solution . Cisco ACI, for instance, is a tightly coupled policy-driven solution that integrates software and hardware, allowing for greater application agility and data center automation. Cisco Secure Workload (previously known as Tetration), is a micro-segmentation and cloud workload protection platform that offers multi-cloud security based on a zero-trust model. When combined with AlgoSec, Cisco Secure Workload is able to map existing application connectivity and automatically generate and deploy security policies on different network security devices, such as ACI contract, firewalls, routers and cloud security groups. So, while Cisco Secure Workload takes care of enforcing security at each and every endpoint, AlgoSec handles network management. This is NetOps and SecOps convergence in action, allowing for 360-degree oversight of network and security controls for threat detection across entire hybrid and multi-vendor frameworks. While the utopian harmony of NetOps and SecOps may be some way off, using existing tools, processes and platforms to bridge the divide between the two departments can mitigate the ‘silo effect’ resulting in stronger, safer and more resilient operations. We recently hosted a webinar with Doug Hurd from Cisco and Henrik Skovfoged from Conscia discussing how you can bring NetOps and SecOps teams together with Cisco and AlgoSec. You can watch the recorded session 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? 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... 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Explore top-rated alternatives to Nipper for vulnerability scanning and compliance. Discover their strengths, weaknesses, and choose the best fit for your security needs. Top 6 Nipper Alternatives and Competitors (Pros & Cons) Top 6 Nipper Alternatives and Competitors (Pros & Cons) Nipper is a popular solution that helps organizations secure network devices like firewalls, routers, and switches. It’s a configuration auditing tool designed to help security professionals close pathways that could allow threat actors to change network configurations. Although Nipper is designed to make audit scoping and configuration management easier, it’s not the only tool on the market that serves this need. It doesn’t support all operating systems and firewalls, and it’s not always clear what security standards Nipper is using when conducting vulnerability management analysis. These issues might lead you to consider some of the top Titania Nipper alternatives on the market. Learn how these Nipper competitors stack up in terms of features, prices, pros, cons and use cases. Schedule a Demo Top 6 Nipper competitors on the market right now: AlgoSec Tufin FireMon Palo Alto Networks Panorama Cisco Defense Orchestrator Tenable Vulnerability Management Schedule a Demo 1. AlgoSec AlgoSec automates network configuration changes and provides comprehensive simulation capabilities to security professionals. It’s designed to streamline application connectivity and policy deployment across the entire network. As a configuration management platform, it combines a rich set of features for managing the organization’s attack surface by testing and implementing data security policies. Key features: Firewall Analyzer : This solution maps out applications and security policies across the network and grants visibility into security configurations. AlgoSec FireFlow : This module grants security teams the ability to automate and enforce security policies. It provides visibility into network traffic while flagging potential security risks. FireFlow supports most software and on-premises network security devices, including popular solutions from well-known vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, and Check point. CloudFlow : AlgoSec’s cloud-enabled management solution is designed for provisioning and configuring cloud infrastructure. It enables organizations to protect cloud-based web applications while supporting security policy automation across cloud workloads. Pros: Installation: AlgoSec is easy to setup and configure, providing cybersecurity teams with a clear path to change management, vulnerability assessment, and automated policy enforcement. It supports feature access through web services and API automation as well. Ease of use: The dashboard is simple and intuitive, making it easy for experienced systems administrators and newcomers alike to jump in and start using the platform. It is compatible with all modern web browsers. Versatility: AlgoSec provides organizations with valuable features like firewall policy auditing and compliance reporting. These features make it useful for risk management, vulnerability scanning, and risk scoring while giving network administrators the tools they need to meet strict compliance standards like NIST, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001. Simulated queries: Security professionals can use AlgoSec to run complex simulations of configuration changes before committing them. This makes it easy for organizations to verify how those changes might impact endpoint security, cloud platform authentication, and other aspects of the organization’s security posture. Cons: Customization: Some competing configuration management tools offer more in-depth dashboard customization options. This can make a difference for security leaders who need customized data visualizations to communicate their findings to stakeholders. Delayed hotfixes: Users have reported that patches and hotfixes sometimes take longer than expected to roll out. In the past, hotfixes have contained bugs that impact performance. Recommended Read: 10 Best Firewall Monitoring Software for Network Security Schedule a Demo 2. Tufin Tufin Orchestration Suite provides organizations with a network security management solution that includes change management and security policy automation across networks. It supports a wide range of vendors, devices, and operating systems, providing end-to-end network security designed for networks running on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and more. Key features: Tufin stands out for the variety of tools it offers for managing security configurations in enterprise environments. It allows security leaders to closely manage the policies that firewalls, VPNs, and other security tools use when addressing potential threats. This makes it easier to build remediation playbooks and carry out penetration testing, among other things. Pros: Pricing: Tufin is priced reasonably for the needs and budgets of enterprise organizations. It may not be the best choice for small and mid-sized businesses, however. Robustness: Tufin offers a complete set of security capabilities and works well with a variety of vendors and third-party SaaS apps. It integrates well with proprietary and open source security tools, granting security leaders the ability to view network threats and plan risk mitigation strategies accordingly. Scalability: This tool is designed to scale according to customer needs. Tufin customers can adjust their use of firewall configuration and change management resources relatively easily. Cons: User interface: The product could have a more user-friendly interface. It will take some time and effort for network security professionals to get used to using Tufin. Performance issues: Tufin’s software architecture doesn’t support running many processes at the same time. If you overload it with tasks, it will start to run slowly and unpredictably. Customization: Organizations that need sophisticated network management features may find themselves limited by Tufin’s capabilities. Schedule a Demo 3. FireMon FireMon offers its customers a multi-vendor solution for provisioning, configuring, and managing network security policies through a centralized interface. It is a powerful solution for automating network security policies and enforcing rule changes in real-time. Key features: Network visibility: FireMon uses a distributed approach to alarm and response, giving security leaders visibility into their networks while supporting multi-vendor configurations and customized dashboards. Service level agreement (SLA) management: Organizations can rely on FireMon’s SLA management features to guarantee the network’s integrity and security. Automated analysis: Security practitioners can use FireMon’s automated analysis feature to reduce attack risks and discover network vulnerabilities without having to conduct manual queries. Pros: Real-time reporting : The solution includes out-of-the-box reporting tools capable of producing real-time reports on security configurations and their potential impacts. Simplified customization: Upgrading FireMon to meet new needs is simple, and the company provides a range of need-specific customization tools. Cloud-enabled support: This product supports both private and public cloud infrastructure, and is capable of managing hybrid networks. Cons: Accuracy issues: Some users claim that FireMon’s automated risk detection algorithm produces inaccurate results. Complicated report customization: While the platform does support custom reports and visualizations, the process of generating those reports is more complex than it needs to be. Expensive: FireMon may be out of reach for many organizations, especially if they are interested in the company’s need-specific customizations. Schedule a Demo 4. Palo Alto Networks Panorama Palo Alto Networks is one of the cybersecurity industry’s most prestigious names, and its firewall configuration and management solution lives up to the brand’s reputation. Panorama allows network administrators to manage complex fleets of next-generation firewalls through a single, unified interface that provides observability, governance, and control. Key features: Unified policy management: Palo Alto users can use the platform’s centralized configuration assessment tool to identify vulnerabilities and address them all at once. Next-generation observability: Panorama digs deep into the log data generated by Palo Alto next-generation firewalls and scrutinizes it for evidence of infected hosts and malicious behavior. For example, the platform can detect phishing attacks by alerting users when they send confidential login credentials to spoofed websites or social media channels. Pros: Ease of use: Palo Alto Networks Panorama features a sleek user interface with a minimal learning curve. Learning how to use it will present a few issues for network security professionals. Industry-leading capabilities: Some of Palo Alto Network’s capabilities go above and beyond what other security vendors are capable of. Panorama puts advanced threat prevention, sandboxing, and identity-based monitoring tools in the hands of network administrators. Cons: Vendor Exclusive: Panorama only supports Palo Alto Networks firewalls. You can’t use this platform with third-party solutions. Palo Alto Networks explicitly encourages customers to outfit their entire tech stack with its own products. Prohibitively expensive: Exclusively deploying Palo Alto Networks products in order to utilize Panorama is too expensive for all but the biggest and best-funded enterprise-level organizations. Schedule a Demo 5. Cisco Defense Orchestrator Cisco Defense Orchestrator is a cloud-delivered security policy management service provided by another industry leader. It allows security teams to unify their policies across multi-cloud networks, enabling comprehensive asset discovery and visibility for cloud infrastructure. Network administrators can use this platform to manage security configurations and assess their risk profile accurately. Key features: Centralized management: Cisco’s platform is designed to provide a single point of reference for managing and configuring Cisco security devices across the network. Cloud-delivered software: The platform is delivered as an SaaS product, making it easy for organizations to adopt and implement without upfront costs. Low-touch provisioning: Deploying advanced firewall features through Cisco’s policy management platform is simple and requires very little manual configuration. Pros: Easy Policy Automation: This product allows network administrators to automatically configure and deploy security policies to Cisco devices. It provides ample feedback on the impacts of new policies, giving security teams the opportunity to continuously improve security performance. Scalability and integration: Cisco designed its solution to integrate with the entire portfolio of Cisco products and services. This makes it easy to deploy the Cisco Identity Services Engine or additional Cisco Meraki devices while still having visibility and control over the organization’s security posture. Cons: Vendor exclusive: Like Palo Alto Networks Panorama, Cisco Defense Orchestrator only works with devices that run Cisco software. Rip-and-replace costs: If you don’t already use Cisco hardware in your network, you may need to replace your existing solution in order to use this platform. This can raise the price of adopting this solution considerably. Schedule a Demo 6. Tenable Vulnerability Management Tenable Vulnerability Management – formerly known as Tenable.io – is a software suite that provides real-time continuous vulnerability assessment and risk management services to organizations. It is powered by Tenable Nessus, the company’s primary vulnerability assessment solution, enabling organizations to find and close security gaps in their environment and secure cloud infrastructure from cyberattack. Key features: Risk-based approach: Tenable features built-in prioritization and threat intelligence, allowing the solution to provide real-time insight into the risk represented by specific vulnerabilities and threats. Web-based front end: The main difference between Tenable Vulnerability Management and Tenable Nessus is the web application format. The new front end provides a great deal of information to security teams without requiring additional connections or configuration. Pros: Unlimited visibility: Tenable’s risk-based approach to asset discovery and risk assessment allows network administrators to see threats as they evolve in real-time. Security teams have practically unlimited visibility into their security posture, even in complex cloud-enabled networks with hybrid workforces. Proactive capabilities: Tenable helps security teams be more proactive about hunting and mitigating threats. It provides extensive coverage of emerging threat identifiers and prioritizes them so that security professionals know exactly where to look. Cons: Slow support: Many customers complain that getting knowledgeable support from Tenable takes too long, leaving their organizations exposed to unknown threats in the meantime. Complex implementations: Implementing Tenable can involve multiple stakeholders, and any complications can cause delays in the process. If customers have to go through customer support, the delays may extend even further. Schedule a Demo Select a size Top 6 Nipper Alternatives and Competitors (Pros & Cons) Top 6 Nipper competitors on the market right now: 1. AlgoSec 2. Tufin 3. FireMon 4. Palo Alto Networks Panorama 5. Cisco Defense Orchestrator 6. Tenable Vulnerability Management Get the latest insights from the experts Use these six best practices to simplify compliance and risk White paper Learn how AlgoSec can help you pass PCI-DSS Audits and ensure Solution overview See how this customer improved compliance readiness and risk Case study Choose a better way to manage your network

In today’s digital world, is your data 100% secure? As more people and businesses use cloud services to handle their data,... Cloud Security Your Complete Guide to Cloud Security Architecture Rony Moshkovich 2 min read Rony Moshkovich 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 7/4/23 Published In today’s digital world, is your data 100% secure? As more people and businesses use cloud services to handle their data, vulnerabilities multiply. Around six out of ten companies have moved to the cloud, according to Statista . So keeping data safe is now a crucial concern for most large companies – in 2022, the average data leak cost companies $4.35 million . This is where cloud security architecture comes in. Done well, it protects cloud-based data from hackers, leaks, and other online threats. To give you a thorough understanding of cloud security architecture, we’ll look at; What cloud security architecture is The top risks for your cloud How to build your cloud security How to choose a CPSM (Cloud Security Posture Management) tool Let’s jump in What is cloud security architecture? Let’s start with a definition: “Cloud security architecture is the umbrella term used to describe all hardware, software and infrastructure that protects the cloud environment and its components, such as data, workloads, containers, virtual machines and APIs.” ( source ) Cloud security architecture is a framework to protect data stored or used in the cloud. It includes ways to keep data safe, such as controlling access, encrypting sensitive information, and ensuring the network is secure. The framework has to be comprehensive because the cloud can be vulnerable to different types of attacks. Three key principles behind cloud security Although cloud security sounds complex, it can be broken down into three key ideas. These are known as the ‘CIA triad’, and they are; Confidentiality Integrity Availability ‘The CIA Triad’ Image source Confidentiality Confidentiality is concerned with data protection. If only the correct people can access important information, breaches will be reduced. There are many ways to do this, like encryption, access control, and user authentication. Integrity Integrity means making sure data stays accurate throughout its lifecycle. Organizations can use checksums and digital signatures to ensure that data doesn’t get changed or deleted. These protect against data corruption and make sure that information stays reliable. Availability Availability is about ensuring data and resources are available when people need them. To do this, you need a robust infrastructure and ways to switch to backup systems when required. Availability also means designing systems that can handle ‘dos attacks’ and will interrupt service. However, these three principles are just the start of a strong cloud infrastructure. The next step is for the cloud provider and customer to understand their security responsibilities. A model developed to do this is called the ‘Shared Responsibility Model.’ Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model Big companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform offer public cloud services. These companies have a culture of being security-minded , but security isn’t their responsibility alone. Companies that use these services also share responsibility for handling data. The division of responsibility depends on the service model a customer chooses. This division led Amazon AWS to create a ‘shared responsibility model’ that outlines these. Image Source There are three main kinds of cloud service models and associated duties: 1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), 2. Platform as a Service (PaaS) 3. Software as a Service (SaaS). Each type gives different levels of control and flexibility. 1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) With IaaS, the provider gives users virtual servers, storage, and networking resources. Users control operating systems, but the provider manages the basic infrastructure. Customers must have good security measures, like access controls and data encryption. They also need to handle software updates and security patches. 2. Platform as a Service (PaaS) PaaS lets users create and run apps without worrying about having hardware on-premises. The provider handles infrastructure like servers, storage, and networking. Customers still need to control access and keep data safe. 3. Software as a Service (SaaS) SaaS lets users access apps without having to manage any software themselves. The provider handles everything, like updates, security, and basic infrastructure. Users can access the software through their browser and start using it immediately. But customers still need to manage their data and ensure secure access. Top six cybersecurity risks As more companies move their data and apps to the cloud, there are more chances for security to occur. Although cybersecurity risks change over time , some common cloud security risks are: 1. Human error 99% of all cloud security incidents from now until 2025 are expected to result from human error. Errors can be minor, like using weak passwords or accidentally sharing sensitive information. They can also be bigger, like setting up security incorrectly. To lower the risk of human error, organizations can take several actions. For example, educating employees, using automation, and having good change management procedures. 2. Denial-of-service attacks DoS attacks stop a service from working by sending too many requests. This can make essential apps, data, and resources unavailable in the cloud. DDoS attacks are more advanced than DoS attacks, and can be very destructive. To protect against these attacks, organizations should use cloud-based DDoS protection. They can also install firewalls and intrusion prevention systems to secure cloud resources. 3. Hardware strength The strength of the physical hardware used for cloud services is critical. Companies should look carefully at their cloud service providers (CSPs) hardware offering. Users can also use special devices called hardware security modules (HSMs). These are used to protect encryption codes and ensure data security. 4. Insider attacks Insider attacks could be led by current or former employees, or key service providers. These are incredibly expensive, costing companies $15.38 million on average in 2021 . To stop these attacks, organizations should have strict access control policies. These could include checking access regularly and watching for strange user behavior. They should also only give users access to what they need for their job. 5. Shadow IT Shadow IT is when people use unauthorized apps, devices, or services. Easy-to-use cloud services are an obvious cause of shadow IT. This can lead to data breaches , compliance issues, and security problems. Organizations should have clear rules about using cloud services. All policies should be run through a centralized IT control to handle this. 6. Cloud edge When we process data closer to us, rather than in a data center, we refer to the data as being in the cloud edge. The issue? The cloud edge can be attacked more easily. There are simply more places to attack, and sensitive data might be stored in less secure spots. Companies should ensure security policies cover edge devices and networks. They should encrypt all data, and use the latest application security patches. Six steps to secure your cloud Now we know the biggest security risks, we can look at how to secure our cloud architecture against them. An important aspect of cloud security practices is managing access your cloud resources. Deciding who can access and what they can do can make a crucial difference to security. Identity and Access Management (IAM) security models can help with this. Companies can do this by controlling user access based on roles and responsibilities. Security requirements of IAM include: 1. Authentication Authentication is simply checking user identity when they access your data. At a superficial level, this means asking for a username and password. More advanced methods include multi-factor authentication for apps or user segmentation. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more types of proof. 2. Authorization Authorization means allowing access to resources based on user roles and permissions. This ensures that users can only use the data and services they need for their job. Limiting access reduces the risk of unauthorized users. Role-based access control (RBAC) is one way to do this in a cloud environment. This is where users are granted access based on their job roles. 3. Auditing Auditing involves monitoring and recording user activities in a cloud environment. This helps find possible security problems and keeps an access log. Organizations can identify unusual patterns or suspicious behavior by regularly reviewing access logs. 4. Encryption at rest and in transit Data at rest is data when it’s not being used, and data in transit is data being sent between devices or users. Encryption is a way to protect data from unauthorized access. This is done by converting it into a code that can only be read by someone with the right key to unlock it. When data is stored in the cloud, it’s important to encrypt it to protect it from prying eyes. Many cloud service providers have built-in encryption features for data at rest. For data in transit, encryption methods like SSL/TLS help prevent interception. This ensures that sensitive information remains secure as it moves across networks. 5. Network security and firewalls Good network security controls are essential for keeping a cloud environment safe. One of the key network security measures is using firewalls to control traffic. Firewalls are gatekeepers, blocking certain types of connections based on rules. Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) are another important network security tool. IDPS tools watch network traffic for signs of bad activity, like hacking or malware. They then can automatically block or alert administrators about potential threats. This helps organizations respond quickly to security incidents and minimize damage. 6. Versioning and logging Versioning is tracking different versions of cloud resources, like apps and data. This allows companies to roll back to a previous version in case of a security incident or data breach. By maintaining a version history, organizations can identify and address security vulnerabilities. How a CSPM can help protect your cloud security A Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tool helpful to safeguard cloud security. These security tools monitor your cloud environment to find and fix potential problems. Selecting the right one is essential for maintaining the security of your cloud. A CSPM tool like Prevasio management service can help you and your cloud environment. It can provide alerts, notifying you of any concerns with security policies. This allows you to address problems quickly and efficiently. Here are some of the features that Prevasio offers: Agentless CSPM solution Secure multi-cloud environments within 3 minutes Coverage across multi-cloud, multi-accounts, cloud-native services, and cloud applications Prioritized risk list based on CIS benchmarks Uncover hidden backdoors in container environments Identify misconfigurations and security threats Dynamic behavior analysis for container security issues Static analysis for container vulnerabilities and malware All these allow you to fix information security issues quickly to avoid data loss. Investing in a reliable CSPM tool is a wise decision for any company that relies on cloud technology. Final Words As the cloud computing security landscape evolves, so must cloud security architects. All companies need to be proactive in addressing their data vulnerabilities. Advanced security tools such as Prevasio make protecting cloud environments easier. Having firm security policies avoids unnecessary financial and reputational risk. This combination of strict rules and effective tools is the best way to stay secure. 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

Secure VPC as the main pillar of cloud security Remember the Capital One breach back in 2019 ? 100 million customers' data exposed,... Cloud Security A secure VPC as the main pillar of cloud security 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 11/11/24 Published Secure VPC as the main pillar of cloud security Remember the Capital One breach back in 2019 ? 100 million customers' data exposed, over $270 million in fines – all because of a misconfigured WAF. Ouch! A brutal reminder that cloud security is no joke. And with cloud spending skyrocketing to a whopping $675.4 billion this year, the bad guys are licking their chops. The stakes? Higher than ever. The cloud's a dynamic beast, constantly evolving, with an attack surface that's expanding faster than a pufferfish in a staring contest. To stay ahead of those crafty cybercriminals, you need a security strategy that's as agile as a ninja warrior. That means a multi-layered approach, with network security as the bedrock. Think of it as the backbone of your cloud fortress, ensuring all your communication channels – internal and external – are locked down tighter than Fort Knox. In this post, we're shining the spotlight on Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) – the cornerstone of your cloud network security. But here's the kicker: native cloud tools alone won't cut it. They're like a bicycle in a Formula 1 race – good for a leisurely ride, but not built for high-speed security. We'll delve into why and introduce you to AlgoSec, the solution that turbocharges your VPC security and puts you in the driver's seat. The 5 Pillars of Cloud Security: A Quick Pit Stop Before we hit the gas on VPCs, let's do a quick pit stop to recap the five foundational pillars of a rock-solid cloud security strategy: Identity and Access Management (IAM): Control who gets access to what with the principle of least privilege and role-based access control. Basically, don't give the keys to the kingdom to just anyone! Keep a watchful eye with continuous monitoring and logging of access patterns. Integrate with SIEM systems to boost your threat detection and response capabilities. Think of it as having a security guard with night vision goggles patrolling your cloud castle 24/7. Data Encryption: Protect your sensitive data throughout its lifecycle – whether it's chilling in your cloud servers or traveling across networks. Think of it as wrapping your crown jewels in multiple layers of security, making them impenetrable to those data-hungry thieves. Network Security: This is where VPCs take center stage! But it's more than just VPCs – you also need firewalls, security groups, and constant vigilance to keep your network fortress impenetrable. It's like having a multi-layered defense system with moats, drawbridges, and archers ready to defend your cloud kingdom. Compliance and Governance: Don't forget those pesky regulations and internal policies! Use audit trails, resource tagging, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to stay on the right side of the law. It's like having a compliance officer who keeps you in check and ensures you're always playing by the rules. Incident Response and Recovery: Even with the best defenses, breaches can happen. It's like a flat tire on your cloud journey – annoying, but manageable with the right tools. Be prepared with real-time threat detection, automated response, and recovery plans that'll get you back on your feet faster than a cheetah on Red Bull. Why Network Security is Your First Line of Defense Network security is like the moat around your cloud castle, the first line of defense against those pesky attackers. Breaches can cost you a fortune, ruin your reputation faster than a bad Yelp review, and send your customers running for the hills. Remember when Equifax suffered a massive data breach in 2017 due to an unpatched vulnerability? Or the ChatGPT breach in 2023 where a misconfigured database exposed sensitive user data? These incidents are stark reminders that even a small slip-up can have massive consequences. VPCs: Building Your Secure Cloud Fortress VPCs are like creating your own private kingdom within the vast public cloud. You get to set the rules, control access, and keep those unwanted visitors out. This isolation is crucial for preventing those sneaky attackers from gaining a foothold and wreaking havoc. With VPCs, you have granular control over your network traffic – think of it as directing the flow of chariots within your kingdom. You can define routing tables, create custom IP address ranges, and isolate different sections of your cloud environment. But here's the thing: VPCs alone aren't enough. You still need to connect to the outside world, and that's where secure options like VPNs and dedicated interconnects come in. Think of them as secure tunnels and bridges that allow safe passage in and out of your kingdom. Native Cloud Tools: Good, But Not Good Enough The cloud providers offer their own security tools – think AWS CloudTrail, Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud's Security Command Center. They're a good starting point, like a basic toolkit for your cloud security needs. But they often fall short when it comes to dealing with the complexities of today's cloud environments. Here's why: Lack of Customization: They're like one-size-fits-all suits – they might kinda fit, but they're not tailored to your specific needs. You need a custom-made suit of armor for your cloud kingdom, not something off the rack. Blind Spots in Multi-Cloud Environments: If you're juggling multiple cloud platforms, these tools can leave you with blind spots, making it harder to keep an eye on everything. It's like trying to guard a castle with multiple entrances and only having one guard. Configuration Nightmares: Misconfigurations are like leaving the back door to your castle wide open. Native tools often lack the robust detection and prevention mechanisms you need to avoid these costly mistakes. You need a security system with motion sensors, alarms, and maybe even a moat with crocodiles to keep those intruders out. Integration Headaches: Trying to integrate these tools with other security solutions can be like fitting a square peg into a round hole. This can leave gaps in your security posture, making you vulnerable to attacks. You need a security system that works seamlessly with all your other defenses, not one that creates more problems than it solves. To overcome these limitations and implement best practices for securing your AWS environment, including VPC configuration and management, download our free white paper: AWS Best Practices: Strengthening Your Cloud Security Posture . AlgoSec: Your Cloud Security Superhero This is where AlgoSec swoops in to save the day! AlgoSec is like the ultimate security concierge for your cloud environment. It streamlines and automates security policy management across all your cloud platforms – whether it's a hybrid setup or a multi-cloud extravaganza. Here's how it helps you conquer the cloud security challenge: X-Ray Vision for Your Network: AlgoSec gives you complete visibility into your network, automatically discovering and mapping your applications and their connections. It's like having X-ray vision for your cloud fortress, allowing you to see every nook and cranny where those sneaky attackers might be hiding. Automated Policy Enforcement: Say goodbye to manual errors and inconsistencies. AlgoSec automates your security policy management, ensuring everything is locked down tight across all your environments. It's like having a tireless army of security guards enforcing your rules 24/7. Risk Prediction and Prevention: AlgoSec is like a security fortune teller, predicting and preventing risks before they can turn into disasters. It's like having a crystal ball that shows you where the next attack might come from, allowing you to prepare and fortify your defenses. Compliance Made Easy: Stay on the right side of those regulations with automated compliance checks and audit trails. It's like having a compliance officer who whispers in your ear and keeps you on the straight and narrow path. Integration Wizardry: AlgoSec plays nicely with other security tools and cloud platforms, ensuring a seamless and secure ecosystem. It's like having a universal translator that allows all your security systems to communicate and work together flawlessly. The Bottom Line VPCs are the foundation of a secure cloud environment, but you need more than just the basics to stay ahead of the bad guys. AlgoSec is your secret weapon, providing the comprehensive security management and automation you need to conquer the cloud with confidence. It's like having a superhero on your side, always ready to defend your cloud kingdom from those villainous attackers. AWS Security Expertise at Your Fingertips Dive deeper into AWS security best practices with our comprehensive white paper. Learn how to optimize your VPC configuration, enhance network security, and protect your cloud assets. Download AWS security best practices white paper now! If you’re looking to enhance your cloud network security, explore AlgoSec's platform.  Request a demo to see how AlgoSec can empower you to create a secure, compliant, and resilient cloud infrastructure. Dive deeper into cloud security: Read our previous blog post, Unveiling Cloud's Hidden Risks , to uncover the top challenges and learn how to gain control of your cloud environment. Don't miss out : We'll be publishing more valuable insights on critical cloud security topics, including Security as Code implementation, Azure best practices, Kubernetes security, and cloud encryption. These articles will equip you with the knowledge and tools to strengthen your cloud defenses. Subscribe to our blog to stay informed and join us on the journey to a safer and more resilient cloud future. Have a specific cloud security challenge? Contact us today for a free consultation. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? 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Anat Kleinmann, AlgoSec Sr. Product Manager and IaC expert, discusses how incorporating Infrastructure-as-Code into DevSecOps can allow... Risk Management and Vulnerabilities Bridging the DevSecOps Application Connectivity Disconnect via IaC Anat Kleinmann 2 min read Anat Kleinmann 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 11/7/22 Published Anat Kleinmann, AlgoSec Sr. Product Manager and IaC expert, discusses how incorporating Infrastructure-as-Code into DevSecOps can allow teams to take a preventive approach to secure application connectivity . With customer demands changing at breakneck speed, organizations need to be agile to win in their digital markets. This requires fast and frequent application deployments, forcing DevOps teams to streamline their software development processes. However, without the right security tools placed in the early phase of the CI/CD pipeline, these processes can be counterproductive leading to costly human errors and prolonged application deployment backups. This is why organizations need to find the right preventive security approach and explore achieving this through Infrastructure-as-Code. Understanding Infrastructure as Code – what does it actually mean? Infrastructure-as-Code (Iac) is a software development method that describes the complete environment in which the software runs. It contains information about the hardware, networks, and software that are needed to run the application. IAC is also referred to as declarative provisioning or automated provisioning. In other words, IAC enables security teams to create an automated and repeatable process to build out an entire environment. This is helpful for eliminating human errors that can be associated with manual configuration. The purpose of IaC is to enable developers or operations teams to automatically manage, monitor and provision resources, rather than manually configure discrete hardware devices and operating systems. What does IaC mean in the context of running applications in a cloud environment When using IaC, network configuration files can contain your applications connectivity infrastructure connectivity specifications changes, which mkes it easier to edit, review and distribute. It also ensures that you provision the same environment every time and minimizes the downtime that can occur due to security breaches. Using Infrastructure as code (IaC) helps you to avoid undocumented, ad-hoc configuration changes and allows you to enforce security policies in advance before making the changes in your network. Top 5 challenges when not embracing a preventive security approach Counterintuitive communication channel – When reviewing the code manually, DevOps needs to provide access to a security manager to review it and rely on the security manager for feedback. This can create a lot of unnecessary back and forth communication between the teams which can be a highly counterintuitive process. Mismanagement of DevOps resources – Developers need to work on multiple platforms due to the nature of their work. This may include developing the code in one platform, checking the code in another, testing the code in a third platform and reviewing requests in a fourth platform. When this happens, developers often will not be alerted of any network risk or non-compliance issue as defined by the organization. Mismanagement of SecOps resources – At the same time, network security managers are also bombarded with security review requests and tasks. Yet, they are expected to be agile, which is impossible in case of manual risk detection. Inefficient workflow – Sometimes risk analysis process is skipped and only reviewed at the end of the CI/CD pipeline, which prolongs the delivery of the application. Time consuming review process – The risk analysis review itself can sometimes take more than 30 minutes long which can create unnecessary and costly bottlenecking, leading to missed rollout deadlines of critical applications Why it’s important to place security early in the development cycle Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) is a crucial part of DevSecOps practices. The current trend is based on the principle of shift-left, which places security early in the development cycle. This allows organizations to take a proactive, preventive approach rather than a reactive one. This approach solves the problem of developers leaving security checks and testing for the later stages of a project often as it nears completion and deployment. It is critical to take a proactive approach since late-stage security checks lead to two critical problems. Security flaws can go undetected and make it into the released software, and security issues detected at the end of the software development lifecycle demand considerably more time, resources and money to remediate than those identified early on. The Power of IaC Connectivity Risk Analysis and Key Benefits IaC connectivity risk analysis provides automatic and proactive connectivity risk analysis, enabling a frictionless workflow for DevOps with continuous customized risk analysis and remediation managed and controlled by the security managers. IaC Connectivity Risk Analysis enables organizations to use a single source of truth for managing the lifecycle of their applications. Furthermore, security engineers can use IaC to automate the design, deployment, and management of virtual assets across a hybrid cloud environment. With automated security tests, engineers can also continuously test their infrastructure for security issues early in the development phase. Key benefits Deliver business applications into production faster and more securely Enable a frictionless workflow with continuous risk analysis and remediation Reduce connectivity risks earlier in the CI/CD process Customizable risk policy to surface only the most critical risks The Takeaway Don’t get bogged down by security and compliance. When taking a preventive approach using a connectivity risk analysis via IaC, you can increase the speed of deployment, reduce misconfiguration and compliance errors, improve DevOps – SecOps relationship and lower costs Next Steps Let AlgoSec’s IaC Connectivity Risk Analysis can help you take a proactive, preventive security approach to get DevOps’ workflow early in the game, automatically identifying connectivity risks and providing ways to remediate them. Watch this video or visit us at GitHub to learn how. 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Prof. Avishai Wool, AlgoSec co-founder and CTO, stresses the importance of getting the often-overlooked function of managing network... Professor Wool Bridging Network Security Gaps with Better Network Object Management Prof. Avishai Wool 2 min read Prof. Avishai Wool 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 4/13/22 Published Prof. Avishai Wool, AlgoSec co-founder and CTO, stresses the importance of getting the often-overlooked function of managing network objects right, particularly in hybrid or multi-vendor environments Using network traffic filtering solutions from multiple vendors makes network object management much more challenging. Each vendor has its own management platform, which often forces network security admins to define objects multiple times, resulting in a counter effect. First and foremost, this can be an inefficient use of valuable resources from a workload bottlenecking perspective. Secondly, it creates a lack of naming consistency and introduces a myriad of unexpected errors, leading to security flaws and connectivity problems. This can be particularly applicable when a new change request is made. With these unique challenges at play, it begs the question: Are businesses doing enough to ensure their network objects are synchronized in both legacy and greenfield environments? What is network object management? At its most basic, the management of network objects refers to how we name and define “objects” within a network. These objects can be servers, IP addresses, or groups of simpler objects. Since these objects are subsequently used in network security policies, it is imperative to simultaneously apply a given rule to an object or object group. On its own, that’s a relatively straightforward method of organizing the security policy. But over time, as organizations reach scale, they often end up with large quantities of network objects in the tens of thousands, which typically lead to critical mistakes. Hybrid or multi-vendor networks Let’s take name duplication as an example. Duplication on its own is bad enough due to the wasted resource, but what’s worse is when two copies of the same name have two distinctly different definitions. Let’s say we have a group of database servers in Environment X containing three IP addresses. This group is allocated a name, say “DBs”. That name is then used to define a group of database servers in Environment Y containing only two IP addresses because someone forgot to add in the third. In this example, the security policy rule using the name DBs would look absolutely fine to even a well-trained eye, because the names and definitions it contained would seem identical. But the problem lies in what appears below the surface: one of these groups would only apply to two IP addresses rather than three. As in this case, minor discrepancies are commonplace and can quickly spiral into more significant security issues if not dealt with in the utmost time-sensitive manner. It’s important to remember that accuracy is the name in this game. If a business is 100% accurate in the way it handles network object management, then it has the potential to be 100% efficient. The Bottom Line The security and efficiency of hybrid multi-vendor environments depend on an organization’s digital hygiene and network housekeeping. The naming and management of network objects aren’t particularly glamorous tasks. Having said that, everything from compliance and automation to security and scalability will be far more seamless and risk averse if taken care of correctly. To learn more about network object management and why it’s arguably more important now than ever before, watch our webcast on the subject or read more in our resource hub . 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

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A gross dollar retention rate of over 90% and 36% year-over-year new business growth highlight adoption across industries AlgoSec’s Horizon Platform Fuels Company Growth and Global Application-Centric Security A gross dollar retention rate of over 90% and 36% year-over-year new business growth highlight adoption across industries September 9, 2025 Speak to one of our experts RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, September 9, 2025 – AlgoSec , a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a gross dollar retention rate of over 90% in the first half of 2025, following the launch of its AlgoSec Horizon platform. Since its release, the Horizon platform has gained adoption across industries, underscoring the market need for convergence of cloud and on-premises networks. This widespread adoption has driven a 36% increase in new annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. The Horizon platform utilizes advanced AI capabilities to automatically discover and identify an organization’s business applications across complex hybrid networks, and remediate risks more effectively. Its Intelligent automation minimizes misconfigurations and enhances operational resilience to accelerate application delivery from weeks to hours. In one such example, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. uncovered 1,800 applications and their connectivity requirements within the first two weeks of using Horizon. Throughout September and October, AlgoSec is running the Horizon Tour, a series of sessions showcasing the platform’s capabilities and expert insights for enterprise security teams across EMEA and the U.S. “Security teams today are being asked to protect applications in a hybrid world, from multi-clouds to datacenters globally,” said Chris Thomas , Chief Revenue Officer at AlgoSec. “We’re excited about our early 2025 successes and our evolving AlgoSec solutions which will help us meet our mission to enable the world’s most complex organizations to gain visibility, reduce risk and process changes. To hear first-hand AlgoSec’s strategic direction and product innovation roadmap, join us for our annual virtual AlgoSummit event on September 30.” To learn why over 2,200 of the world's most complex organizations trust AlgoSec to help secure their most critical workloads, visit www.algosec.com . About AlgoSec AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader, empowers organizations to securely accelerate application delivery up to 10 times faster by automating application connectivity and security policy across the hybrid network environment. With two decades of expertise securing hybrid networks, over 2200 of the world's most complex organizations trust AlgoSec to help secure their most critical workloads. AlgoSec Horizon platform utilizes advanced AI capabilities, enabling users to automatically discover and identify their business applications across multi-clouds, and remediate risks more effectively. It serves as a single source for visibility into security and compliance issues across the hybrid network environment, to ensure ongoing adherence to internet security standards, industry, and internal regulations. Additionally, organizations can leverage intelligent change automation to streamline security change processes, thus improving security and agility. Learn how AlgoSec enables application owners, information security experts, SecOps and cloud security teams to deploy business applications faster while maintaining security at www.algosec.com . MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Davis Alloy, on behalf of AlgoSec [email protected]