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Streamline network management with AlgoSec Application Discovery. Gain visibility into application connectivity to optimize performance and enhance security policies. AlgoSec application discovery Enhance the discovery of your network applications ---- ------- Schedule a Demo Select a size ----- Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network

Modernize your network with Cisco Nexus and ACI solutions for enhanced performance, scalability, and security in your data center and cloud environments. Modernize your network with Cisco Nexus & ACI ---- ------- Schedule a Demo Select a size ----- Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network

Explore Algosec's customer success stories to see how organizations worldwide improve security, compliance, and efficiency with our solutions. Leading Energy Company Embraces Network Security Policy Automation Organization Energy Company Industry Utilities & Energy Headquarters California, USA Download case study Share Customer
success stories "We can demonstrate that the firewalls meet our standards." Fortune 50-listed energy company cleans up hundreds of firewall rules, gains continuous compliance. Background The customer is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. Through its worldwide subsidiaries, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. The company explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company’s operations. They are listed on the Fortune 50 and a component of the S&P 100. The Challenge The customer has over 900 firewalls throughout the world, including in several remote sites. Some of their challenges included: Overly broad firewall policies Risky firewall rules Pressure from legal and compliance teams Manual processes and difficulty implementing automation Lack of visibility into security policies throughout the network “Before AlgoSec, we didn’t manage our firewalls very well,” stated Jeremy Haynes, a Solution Architect at the energy company. “We did not have a good enforcement and validation tool to verify that policies were accurate and did not introduce unacceptable risk.” The Solution The company was in the process of migrating from their previous firewall vendor to Palo Alto Networks. They used the opportunity for a fresh start to clean up and optimize their security policies. They were searching for a solution that provided: Automation of firewall policy management Identification of layer 7 (application-based) policies Innovative features that aligned with their strategic goals Strong support for Palo Alto Networks firewalls Following an in-depth evaluation, the company selected AlgoSec’s Security Policy Management Solution, which includes AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer (AFA) and AlgoSec FireFlow (AFF). AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer ensures security and compliance by providing visibility and analysis into complex network security policies. AlgoSec FireFlow improves security and saves security staffs’ time by automating the entire security policy change process, eliminating manual errors, and reducing risk. The Results By using the AlgoSec Security Management Solution, the company was able to clean up risky firewall policies, reduce misconfigurations, and dedicate more workers to business-driven innovation instead of security policy maintenance. Some benefits gained include: Compliance with internal requirements Ability to map out their network and maintain network segmentation Less time needed to maintain firewall policies Easier time managing hundreds of firewalls spread out worldwide AlgoSec enabled their network segmentation initiatives. By mapping their network, and determining what zones should communicate with each other, they were able to fix existing policies that broke segmentation rules and not break segmentation policies in the future. This helped ensure a state of continuous compliance. “AlgoSec gives us an easy to read and present view of firewall compliance. This helps our business units ensure their policies are clean. We can also demonstrate that the firewalls connected to our network, but owned by other business units, meet our standards,” according to Haynes. They have over 1,700 change requests daily and therefore automation is crucial. “The ability to work with Ansible, ServiceNow, and Palo Alto gives us the ability to automate our firewall policy creation. It does so in a manner where we do not have to worry about a policy being created that may put our organization at risk,” continued Haynes. AlgoSec helps the company to not only quickly deploy firewall policies but also ensure the security of the business. “We want to make sure our money-making capabilities can conduct their business with minimal impact and do their job. The ROI for us is our great assurance in the security of our firewall policies,” concluded Haynes. Schedule time with one of our experts

Enhance your network security with application segmentation solutions from Guardicore and AlgoSec, providing advanced visibility and control to protect critical assets. Application segmentation: Guardicore and AlgoSec ---- ------- Schedule a Demo Select a size ----- Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network

Explore best practices for security and compliance in financial institutions, ensuring robust protection and adherence to regulations amid digital transformation. Financial Institutions: Best Practices for Security & Compliance in the Era of Digital Transformation ---- ------- Schedule a Demo Select a size ----- Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network

Enhance container security with Prevasio's sandbox. Isolate and "detonate" containers in a safe environment to uncover hidden threats and prevent breaches. Prevasio sandbox 'Detonates' containers in a safe virtual environment ---- ------- Schedule a Demo Select a size ----- Get the latest insights from the experts A Guide to Upskilling Your Cloud Architects & Security Teams in 2023 Learn more Securing Cloud-Native Environments: Containerized Applications, Serverless Architectures, and Microservices Learn more Understanding and Preventing Kubernetes Attacks and Threats Learn more Choose a better way to manage your network

Explore Algosec's customer success stories to see how organizations worldwide improve security, compliance, and efficiency with our solutions. State of Utah Network Security Management Breaks the Service Bottleneck Organization State of Utah Industry Government Headquarters Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Download case study Share Customer
success stories "With AlgoSec, I am able to get requests completed within minutes." State government rapidly accelerates security policy changes while increasing security and compliance Background Utah is home to over three million people. It is one of America’s fastest-growing states and the fastest-growing economy by job growth in the nation. The Department of Technology Services (DTS) is the technology service provider for the executive branch of the State of Utah, providing services to Utah’s citizens. DTS supports the computing infrastructure for the state government, including 22,000 telephones, 20,000 desktop computers, 2,400 servers, 1,300 online services, monitors over 4 million visits to Utah.gov per month, and secures against more than 500 million daily IT intrusion attempts. Challenge Over forty firewall pairs and hundreds of other devices help the Department of Technology Services serve and secure the Utah government.“Before AlgoSec, it was very challenging for us to manage firewalls,” stated the department’s Director of Information Technology. Some of the challenges included: Firewall rule requests took up 70% of employees’ daily time. Agencies and staff frequently complained about slow response times, impacting their productivity while staff worked through a lengthy manual process to fulfill requests. Human errors slowed down the processes, requiring extra layers of quality assurance. Large rule request projects took several months to complete. Employee onboarding took several months. New employees could not independently support firewall request changes for the first few months after joining the team. Solutions The State of Utah was searching for a solution that provided: Automation of firewall management Actionable reports to ease compliance requirements Ease of deployment Following an in-depth evaluation, the State of Utah selected AlgoSec’s security policy management solution.“We evaluated several other products but none of them really automated at the level that we wanted,” said the director of IT. “AlgoSec’s automation really stood out.” The State of Utah chose to start with AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer (AFA) and AlgoSec FireFlow (AFF), two of the flagship products in the AlgoSec suite.AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer delivers visibility and analysis of complex network security policies across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid networks. It automates and simplifies security operations including troubleshooting, auditing, and risk analysis. Using Firewall Analyzer, the State of Utah can optimize the configuration of firewalls, and network infrastructure to ensure security and compliance. AlgoSec FireFlow enables security staff to automate the entire security policy change process from design and submission to proactive risk analysis, implementation, validation, and auditing. Its intelligent, automated workflows save time and improve security by eliminating manual errors and reducing risk. Results By using the AlgoSec Security Management solution, the State of Utah was able to accelerate their security policy management, provide better and faster service to state agencies, accelerate employee onboarding, and enhance network segmentation.Some of the benefits gained include: Fast and easy deployment – they were up and running within a few weeks. Faster turnaround to firewall requests from staff supporting agencies and priority initiatives. Reduced time to implement large rule request for projects, such as deployments, migrations, and decommissions — from months to minutes. Better knowledge sharing – hosting staff and extended staff outside of network operations get more accurate insights into firewalls and infrastructure topologies and traffic flows. This sped up troubleshooting and reduced superfluous requests covered by existing rules. Elimination of human error and rework thanks to policy automation. Accelerated employee onboarding – employees joining our network operations team are now able to fulfill firewall change requests within two weeks of starting work – down from 3 months – an 80% reduction. “I’ve been able to jump in and use AlgoSec. It’s been really intuitive” , concluded the IT director. “I am very pleased with this product! ” Schedule time with one of our experts

Explore Algosec's customer success stories to see how organizations worldwide improve security, compliance, and efficiency with our solutions. Australia’s Leading Superannuation Provider Organization Retirement fund Industry Financial Services Headquarters Australia Download case study Share Customer
success stories "It’s very easy to let security get left behind. We want to make sure that security is not a roadblock to business performance,” said Bryce. “We need to be agile and we need to make sure we can deploy systems to better support our members. Automation can really help you see that return-on-investment." Network Security Policy Automation helps Superannuation company reduce costs to provide higher returns to members Background The company is one of Australia’s leading superannuation (pension) providers. Their job is to protect their client’s money, information, and offer long-term financial security. Challenges The company’s firewalls were managed by a Managed Service Security Provider (MSSP) and there had not been enough insight and analysis into their network over the years, leading to a bloated and redundant network infrastructure. Firewalls and infrastructure did not get the care and attention they needed. As a result, some of their challenges included: Legacy firewalls that had not been adequately maintained Difficulty identifying and quantifying network risk Lack of oversight and analysis of the changes made by their Managed Services Security Provider (MSSP) Change requests for functionality that was already covered by existing rules The Solution The customer was searching for a solution that provided: A strong local presence Repeatable and recordable change management processes As a result, the customer implemented AlgoSec. The client selected AlgoSec’s Security Policy Management Solution, which includes AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer and AlgoSec FireFlow. AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer delivers visibility and analysis of complex network security policies across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid networks. It automates and simplifies security operations including troubleshooting, auditing, and risk analysis. Using Firewall Analyzer, they can optimize the configuration of firewalls, and network infrastructure to ensure security and compliance. AlgoSec FireFlow enables security staff to automate the entire security policy change process from design and submission to proactive risk analysis, implementation, validation, and auditing. Its intelligent, automated workflows save time and improve security by eliminating manual errors and reducing risk. The Results “Straight away, we were able to see a return-on-investment,” said Stefan Bryce, Security Manager, a leading Australian superannuation provider. By using the AlgoSec Security Management Solution, the customer gained: Greater insight and oversight into their firewalls and other network devices Identification of risky rules and other holes in their network security policy. Easier cleanup process due to greater visibility Audits and accountability into their network security policy changes. They were able to ensure ongoing compliance and make sure that rules submitted did not introduce additional risk Identification and elimination of duplicate rules Faster implementation of policy changes Business agility and innovation because employees are better motivated to make changes due to seamless policy change process. Consolidation of their virtual firewall internal infrastructure Reduced ongoing costs to their MSSP Schedule time with one of our experts

Learn best practices to secure your cloud environment and deliver applications securely Webinars Master the Zero Trust strategy for improved cybersecurity Learn how to implement zero trust security into your business In today’s digital world, cyber threats are becoming more complex and sophisticated. Businesses must adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity to protect their sensitive data and systems. This is where zero trust security comes in – a security model that requires every user, device, and application to be verified before granting access. If you’re looking to implement zero trust security in your business or want to know more about how it works, you’ll want to watch this webinar. AlgoSec co-Founder and CTO Avishai Wool will discuss the benefits of zero trust security and provide you with practical tips on how to implement this security model in your organization. March 15, 2023 Prof. Avishai Wool CTO & Co Founder AlgoSec Relevant resources Protecting Your Network’s Precious Jewels with Micro-Segmentation, Kyle Wickert, AlgoSec Watch Video Professor Wool - Introduction to Microsegmentation Watch Video Five Practical Steps to Implementing a Zero-Trust Network 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

Ransomware attacks have become more sophisticated, as attackers change tactics from spray and pray to more targeted server based attacks So how do you protect your network from such attacks Webinars Reducing Risk of Ransomware Attacks - Back to Basics Did you know that 50% of organizations were hit by ransomware attacks in 2020? These attacks have become more sophisticated, as attackers change tactics from “spray and pray” to more targeted server-based attacks. So how do you protect your network from such attacks? We invite you to join our series of webinars about ransomware with AlgoSec and Cisco, to learn practical methods to reduce your network attack surface and protect your organization from ransomware and other cyber-attacks. In our first webinar in the series, Yitzy Tannenbaum, Product Marketing Manager from AlgoSec and Jan Heijdra, Cisco Security Specialist , will take you back to the basics. They will discuss: Popular methods used to infect your network with ransomware The importance of a layered defense-in-depth strategy Best practices for managing your security devices How to build a security wall with Cisco Secure and AlgoSec Network Security Policy Management to block ransomware January 13, 2021 Jan Heijdra Cisco Security Specialist Yitzy Tannenbaum Product Marketing Manager Relevant resources Reducing your risk of ransomware attacks Keep Reading Ransomware Attack: Best practices to help organizations proactively prevent, contain and 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 the context of the Zero Trust vs. least privilege debate, this post explores the difference between Zero Trust and least privilege, how the Zero Trust security model and least privilege access control work together, and where each fits in a modern security program. Organizations need both Zero Trust and least privilege. These two fundamental security approaches verify all requests and restrict all permissions. This article explains the operation of each security method as well as their distinct approaches to defense. It also provides guidance on their combined use for enhanced security. Zero trust vs least privilege Select a size Which network Can AlgoSec be used for continuous compliance monitoring? Yes, AlgoSec supports continuous compliance monitoring. As organizations adapt their security policies to meet emerging threats and address new vulnerabilities, they must constantly verify these changes against the compliance frameworks they subscribe to. AlgoSec can generate risk assessment reports and conduct internal audits on-demand, allowing compliance officers to monitor compliance performance in real-time. Security professionals can also use AlgoSec to preview and simulate proposed changes to the organization’s security policies. This gives compliance officers a valuable degree of lead-time before planned changes impact regulatory guidelines and allows for continuous real-time monitoring. Zero Trust vs. Least Privilege: What's the Difference and How Do They Work Together? In the context of the Zero Trust vs. least privilege debate, this post explores the difference between Zero Trust and least privilege, how the Zero Trust security model and least privilege access control work together, and where each fits in a modern security program. Organizations need both Zero Trust and least privilege. These two fundamental security approaches verify all requests and restrict all permissions. This article explains the operation of each security method as well as their distinct approaches to defense. It also provides guidance on their combined use for enhanced security. Zero Trust vs. Traditional Security Security operations previously focused on creating an unbreakable defensive boundary. The rule was: Trust the people and devices inside the network. Be suspicious of everything on the outside. This "castle-and-moat" security model proved effective when technology systems were run from restricted server rooms. But cloud computing, SaaS solutions, and hybrid work environments have resulted in traditional system perimeters dissolving. Cloud, SaaS, and remote endpoints now make up a fragmented and complex “frontline,” with inconsistent controls that create gaps attackers can exploit. Malicious actors know that if they find one unlocked door—usually a stolen password—they can often wander freely through the entire network. This is precisely what the Zero Trust security model was designed to prevent. What Is the Zero Trust Security Model? The Zero Trust security model follows a single core belief surrounding verification. The new rule is: All users and systems must require verification before being granted access. Under this model, there is no free pass. Every single time someone or something tries to access a resource, they must authenticate their identity and prove they have access rights to the resources they seek. What Are the Building Blocks of Zero Trust Access Management? Making a Zero Trust architecture work requires a few key components: Policy decision point (PDP): The PDP operates as the central regulatory system of the entire network. It's where you define and store all the rules about who has access to what. Policy enforcement point (PEP): This is your security guard. The system functions as a security checkpoint that protects all resources while implementing the policies defined by the PDP. Trust algorithm: This evaluates various real-time indicators (e.g., user identity, device health status, location data, and data sensitivity) to generate a trust score for each request. Zero Trust Architecture in Practice Implementing Zero Trust requires organizations to establish ongoing verification processes for all identity and device access, as well as network, workload, and data security: Devices: Companies must verify the security posture of all laptops and phones through software updates and security tool verification. The testing process identifies non-compliant devices, which are placed in a digital waiting area until they achieve safety standards. Networks: Micro-segmentation is the main player here. By dividing your network into tiny, isolated zones, you prevent an intruder from moving around freely. All traffic between servers (east-west) needs to be encrypted and pass through a PEP checkpoint. Applications & workloads: Applications, together with services, require robust identity systems. This can be done using methods like mTLS to ensure services are securely talking to each other, and by enforcing strict authorization checks at the front door (gateways) of every application. Data : Are you fully aware of what your data cons ists of and its level of sensitivity? The process of classification and labeling enables organizations to develop smart policies that implement least privilege access controls, preventing sensitive information from leaving the organization. The Least Privilege Principle and Least Privilege Access Control Following the least privilege principle, least privilege access control requires that all users and non-human identities receive permissions that exactly match their required tasks and only remain active during the time needed to complete those tasks. Limiting permissions to specific times and tasks: Minimizes system vulnerabilities Restricts damage from compromised credentials Prevents unauthorized system access Makes audit processes easier and regulatory requirements more achievable Provides clear visibility into all access elevation activities Teams use three main operational controls to implement least privilege in their daily operations: RBAC/ABAC function together to restrict resource access based on job titles and user characteristics ; RBAC handles basic access control, while ABAC offers detailed context-based authorization checks. Just-in-time (JIT) allows a user to ask for special permissions for a short period to perform a specific task, with any rights granted terminated when the work is complete. Time-boxed tokens grant access credentials with an expiration date, so even if a token is stolen, exposure is short‑lived and any impact contain ed. How Do You Implement Least Privilege Access Control? The implementation of least privilege access control requires a methodical approach to provide each identity with the smallest set of permissions needed to perform its duties for a limited duration. These are the essential steps for successful implementation: Inventory and map privileges: You cannot protect what you do not even know is yours. This step demands complete identification of human and machine identities to establish their current permissions and necessary access permissions. Shrink service account scopes: After creating a map, you can begin to limit the permissions of accounts that have excessive access. Credential rotation and exceptions: Organizations need to adopt credential rotation and temporary identity systems for automated operations while also making just-in-time access their default security approach. The Difference Between Zero Trust and Least Privilege The discussion of Zero Trust vs. least privilege comes down to the two concepts dealing with different security issues. Zero Trust vs. Least Privilege The table below presents a clear comparison. Feature Zero Trust Least Privilege Scope & Purpose The overall game plan for securing the entire organization A core access‑management principle limiting each identity to the minimum permissions required for specific tasks/resources Decision Focus Evaluation of whether to trust the present request Stopping users from getting unintended and extra access Primary Goal To get rid of assumed trust and verify everything, always To limit the damage if an account or system gets compromised Ownership Usually driven by the security and platform architecture teams Put into practice by the people who own the data and applications Conclusion Zero Trust and least privilege security solutions deliver a major security improvement when deployed together, despite their distinct implementation methods. Their combination significantly reduces the potential damage from a breach, makes it much harder for attackers to move around, and delivers a crystal-clear record of who is accessing what and why. If you’re evaluating platforms to operationalize these practices, AlgoSec can help by: Modeling application connectivity Orchestrating network security policy changes Supporting micro-segmentation Maintaining continuous compliance across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments All these capabilities reinforce both Zero Trust and least privilege. Explore AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise for multi‑cloud and hybrid policy automation, see how our approach helps application owners model and secure application connectivity, and learn about our native integrations with AWS . Schedule a demo of AlgoSec today. Get the latest insights from the experts Schedule time with 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 Continue

Understand the network security policy management lifecycle, from creation to implementation and continuous review, ensuring optimal network protection and compliance. The network security policy management lifecycle ---- ------- Schedule a Demo Select a size ----- Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network