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The past few years have witnessed a rapid surge in the use of SaaS applications across various industries. But with this growth comes a... Hybrid Cloud Security Management Cloud security study reveals: over 50% of system failures are caused by human error and mismanagement Malynnda Littky-Porath 2 min read Malynnda Littky-Porath 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 6/20/23 Published The past few years have witnessed a rapid surge in the use of SaaS applications across various industries. But with this growth comes a significant challenge: managing security and assessing risk in application connectivity. In this blog, I’ll explore the fascinating insights from a recent study conducted by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). The study delves into the complexities of managing security and assessing the risk of application connectivity in the rapidly growing world of SaaS applications and cloud environments. With responses from 1,551 IT and security professionals from organizations of all sizes and from all corners of the globe, this study provides valuable insights into the challenges of application security in cloud environments and how to best manage them. Insight # 1 – Human error is the leading cause of application outages With more than half of these outages linked to manual processes and the increasing complexity of the systems themselves, businesses are losing productivity, revenue, and even reputation due to downtime. In many cases, the root cause of these outages is traced back to configuration errors, software bugs, or human mistakes during deployments or maintenance activities. To combat these issues, investment in automation and machine learning technologies can mitigate the risk of human error and ensure the reliability and stability of their applications. Insight # 2 – 75% of organizations experienced application outages lasting an hour or more. The financial impact of outages has been significant, with an estimated cost of $300,000 or more per instance. These costs include lost productivity, revenue, and potential customer churn. While human error is the major contributor to downtime, outages are often caused by a combination of additional factors, including hardware or software failure and cyber-attacks. Comprehensive disaster recovery plans, backup systems, and application performance monitoring tools are necessary to minimize outages and ensure business continuity. Insight # 3 – A lack of visibility and compliance are the primary constraints to rolling out new applications . Visibility is essential to understanding how applications are used, where they are deployed, and how they integrate with other systems. Compliance gaps, on the other hand, can pose significant risks, resulting in issues such as data breaches, regulatory fines, or reputational damage. To ensure successful application rollout, organizations must have a clear view of their application environment and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Insight # 4 – The shift to the DevOps methodology has led to a shift-left movement where security is integrated into the application development process . Traditionally, application security teams have been responsible for securing applications in the public cloud. However, DevOps teams are becoming more involved in the security of applications in the public cloud. DevOps teams are now responsible for ensuring that applications are designed with security in mind, and they work with the application security teams to ensure that the necessary controls are in place. Involving the DevOps teams in the security process can reduce the risk of security breaches and ensure that security is integrated throughout the application lifecycle. Insight # 5 – Organizations are targeting unauthorized access to applications in the public cloud . Organizations can protect their applications by implementing strong authentication mechanisms, access controls, and encryption to protect sensitive data. Using the principle of least privilege can limit application access to only authorized personnel. cloud infrastructure is secure and that vulnerabilities are regularly identified and addressed. Organizations must review their security requirements, monitor the application environment, and regularly update their security controls to protect their data and applications in the public cloud. Insight # 6 – A rapidly evolving technology landscape has created skills gaps and staffing issues Specialized skills are not always readily available within organizations, which can result in a shortage of qualified personnel. This can overburden teams, resulting in burnout and increased staff turnover. Staffing shortages can also lead to knowledge silos, where critical skills and knowledge are concentrated in a few key individuals, leaving the rest of the team vulnerable to knowledge gaps. Organizations must invest in training and development programs to ensure that their teams have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their roles. Successful cloud migrations require a comprehensive knowledge of cloud security controls and how they interconnect and collaborate with on-premise security systems. To make this happen, organizations need complete visibility across both cloud and on-premise environments, and must automate the network security management processes. To sum up, the rapidly evolving threat environment demands new ways to enhance security. Proactive risk detection, powerful automation capabilities, and enhanced visibility in the cloud and outside of it are just a few ways to strengthen your security posture. AlgoSec can do all that, and more, to help you stay ahead of emerging threats and protect your critical assets.. Even better, our solution is ideal for organizations that may lack in-house expertise and resources, complementing the existing security measures and helping to keep you one step ahead of attackers. Don’t miss out on the full insights and recommendations from the study. Click here to access the complete findings. 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

In the fast-paced world of technology, where innovation drives success, organizations find themselves in a perpetual race to enhance... Application Connectivity Management Navigating the complex landscape of dynamic app security with AlgoSec AppViz Malcom Sargla 2 min read Malcom Sargla Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 8/10/23 Published In the fast-paced world of technology, where innovation drives success, organizations find themselves in a perpetual race to enhance their applications, captivate customers, and stay ahead of the competition. But as your organization launches its latest flagship CRM solution after months of meticulous planning, have you considered what happens beyond Day 0 or Day 1 of the rollout? Picture this: your meticulously diagrammed application architecture is in place, firewalls are fortified, and cloud policies are strategically aligned. The application tiers are defined, the flows are crystal clear, and security guardrails are firmly established to safeguard your prized asset. The stage is set for success – until the application inevitably evolves, communicates, and grows. This dynamic nature of applications presents a new challenge: ensuring their security, compliance, and optimal performance while navigating a complex web of relationships. Do you know who your Apps are hanging out with? Enter AlgoSec AppViz – the game-changing solution that unveil the hidden intricacies of your application ecosystem, ensuring a secure and accelerated application delivery process. In a world where agility, insights, and outcomes reign supreme, AppViz offers a revolutionary approach to handling application security. The urgent need for application agility In a landscape driven by customer demands, competitive advantages, and revenue growth, organizations can’t afford to rest on their laurels. However, as applications become increasingly complex, managing them becomes a monumental task: – Infrastructure Complexity: Juggling on-premises, cloud, and multi-vendor solutions is a daunting endeavor. – Conflicting Demands: Balancing the needs of development, operations, and management often leads to a tug-of-war. – Rising Customer Expectations: Meeting stringent time-to-market and feature release demands becomes a challenge. – Resource Constraints : A scarcity of application, networking, and security resources hampers progress. – Instant Global Impact: A single misstep in application delivery or performance can be broadcasted worldwide in seconds. – Unseen Threats: Zero-day vulnerabilities and ever-evolving threat landscapes keep organizations on edge. The high stakes of ignoring dynamic application management Failure to adopt a holistic and dynamic approach to application delivery and security management can result in dire consequences for your business: – Delayed Time-to-Market: Lags in application deployment can translate to missed opportunities and revenue loss. – Revenue Erosion: Unsatisfied customers and delayed releases can dent your bottom line. – Operational Inefficiencies: Productivity takes a hit as resources are wasted on inefficient processes. – Wasted Investments: Ill-informed decisions lead to unnecessary spending. – Customer Dissatisfaction: Poor application experiences erode customer trust and loyalty. – Brand Erosion: Negative publicity from application failures tarnishes your brand image. – Regulatory Woes: Non-compliance and governance violations invite legal repercussions. The AlgoSec AppViz advantage So, how does AppViz address these challenges and fortify your application ecosystem? Let’s take a closer look at its groundbreaking features: – Dynamic Application Learning: Seamlessly integrates with leading security solutions to provide real-time insights into application paths and relationships. – Real-time Health Monitoring: Instantly detects and alerts you to unhealthy application relationships. – Intelligent Policy Management: Streamlines security policy control, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. – Automated Provisioning: Safely provisions applications with verified business requirements, eliminating uncertainty. – Micro-Segmentation Mastery: Enables precise micro-segmentation, enhancing security without disrupting functionality. – Vulnerability Visibility: Identifies and helps remediate vulnerabilities within your business-critical applications. In a world where application agility is paramount, AlgoSec AppViz emerges as the bridge between innovation and security. With its robust features and intelligent insights, AppViz empowers organizations to confidently navigate the dynamic landscape of application security, achieving business outcomes that set them apart in a fiercely competitive environment. Request a demo and embrace the future of application agility – embrace AlgoSec AppViz. Secure, accelerate, and elevate your application delivery 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

Securely accelerate application delivery by automating application connectivity and security policy across the hybrid network estate. 솔루션 환영합니다! 클라우드 보안 통제 및 사내 구축 방화벽에 대한 네트워크 보안 정책의 관리는 세심한 균형을 요하는 작업입니다. 한편으로 공격 범위(attack surface)라고 불리는 외부 위협에 대한 노출을 최소화하여 리스크를 줄여야 하며, 다른 한편으로는 중요한 비즈니스 애플리케이션에 대한 연결성을 제공함으로써 생산성을 향상시켜야 합니다. 하지만, 네트워크 보안 정책 관리 프로세스는 늘 복잡하고 오류가 많아 시간 소모적이었습니다. 이제는 더 이상 그럴 필요가 없습니다. AlgoSec은 사내 (On-premise) 및 클라우드 상의 네트워크 보안 정책 관리를 간소화하고 자동화하여 기업의 민첩성과 보안을 강화하고 언제나 규정을 준수하는 환경을 제공합니다. 보안 정책 관리에 대한 독자적인 라이프사이클 접근방식 AlgoSec은 보안 정책 라이프사이클을 전반적으로 관리하여 고객의 비즈니스 애플리케이션에 대한 지속적이며 안전한 연결성을 제공한다는 점에서 독보적입니다. 단일 창을 통해 애플리케이션 연결성 요구사항을 자동으로 검색할 수 있고, 리스크를 사전에 분석하며, 네트워크 보안 변경 계획을 신속하게 수립하여 실행할 수 있으며 방화벽 규칙을 안전하게 제거할 수 있습니다. 아울러, 고객의 이기종 환경 전반에 걸쳐 이 모든 작업이 완벽히 조화를 이루어 자동으로 원활하게 이루어집니다. AlgoSec 솔루션을 이용하면 클라우드, SDN, 사내망 (on-premise)에 걸쳐 네트워크 보안 정책관리를 통합 할수 있습니다 지속적으로 규제를 준수하고, 방화벽 감사 준비에 소요되는 시간과 비용을 현저히 줄일 수 있습니다 신속하고 안전하게 애플리케이션 연결성을 제공하고, 네트워크 관련 가동중단을 방지할 수 있습니다 보안, 네트워크 및 애플리케이션 팀 간의 연계와 DevSecOps를 발전시킵니다 방화벽 변경 관리를 자동화하고 구성 오류를 제거할 수 있습니다 정확한 보안 구성 및 효과적인 네트워크 분할 을 통해 리스크를 줄일 수 있습니다 솔루션 보안 정책 네트워크 분석 더 많은 정보 AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer 보안 정책 변경 자동화 더 많은 정보 AlgoSec FireFlow ROI 계산기 AlgoSec 솔루션 브로슈어 문의하기 Algosec Korea 탁정수 지사장 Phone: +82-10-8994-7121
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As your organization adopts a hybrid IT infrastructure, there are more ways for hackers to steal your sensitive data. This is why cloud... Cloud Security Cloud Application Security: Threats, Benefits, & Solutions 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 6/29/23 Published As your organization adopts a hybrid IT infrastructure, there are more ways for hackers to steal your sensitive data. This is why cloud application security is a critical part of data protection. It allows you to secure your cloud-based applications from cyber threats while ensuring your data is safe. This post will walk you through cloud application security, including its importance. We will also discuss the main cloud application security threats and how to mitigate them. What is Cloud Application Security Cloud application security refers to the security measures taken to protect cloud-based assets throughout their development lifecycle. These security measures are a framework of policies, tools, and controls that protect your cloud against cyber threats. Here is a list of security measures that cloud application security may involve: Compliance with industry standards such as CIS benchmarks to prevent data breaches. Identity management and access controls to prevent unauthorized access to your cloud-based apps. Data encryption and tokenization to protect sensitive data. Vulnerability management through vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Network perimeter security, such as firewalls, to prevent unwanted access. The following are some of the assets that cloud security affects: Third-party cloud providers like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google GCP. Collaborative applications like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Data Servers. Computer Networks. Why is Cloud Application Security Important Cloud application security is becoming more relevant as businesses migrated their data to the cloud in recent years. This is especially true for companies with a multi-cloud environment. These types of environments create a larger attack surface for hackers to exploit. According to IBM , the cost of a data breach in 2022 was $4.35 million. And this represents an increase of 2.6% from the previous year. The report also revealed that it took an average of 287 days to find and stop a data breach in a cloud environment. This time is enough for hackers to steal sensitive data and really damage your assets. Here are more things that can go wrong if organizations don’t pay attention to cloud security: Brand image damage: A security breach may cause a brand’s reputation to suffer and a decline in client confidence. During a breach, your company’s servers may be down for days or weeks. This means customers who paid for your services will not get access in that time. They may end up destroying your brand’s image through word of mouth. Lost consumer trust: Consumer confidence is tough to restore after being lost due to a security breach. Customers could migrate to rivals they believe to be more secure. Organizational disruption: A security breach may cause system failures preventing employees from working. This, in turn, could affect their productivity. You may also have to fire employees tasked with ensuring cloud security. Data loss: You may lose sensitive data, such as client information, resulting in legal penalties. Trade secrets theft may also affect the survival of your organization. Your competitors may steal your only leverage in the industry. Compliance violations: You may be fined for failing to comply with industry regulations such as GDPR. You may also face legal consequences for failing to protect consumer data. What are the Major Cloud Application Security Threats The following is a list of the major cloud application security threats: Misconfigurations: Misconfigurations are errors made when setting up cloud-based applications. They can occur due to human errors, lack of expertise, or mismanagement of cloud resources. Examples include weak passwords, unsecured storage baskets, and unsecured ports. Hackers may use these misconfigurations to access critical data in your public cloud. Insecure data sharing: This is the unauthorized or unintended sharing of sensitive data between users. Insecure data sharing can happen due to a misconfiguration or inappropriate access controls. It can lead to data loss, breaches, and non-compliance with regulatory standards. Limited visibility into network operations: This is the inability to monitor and control your cloud infrastructure and its apps. Limited network visibility prevents you from quickly identifying and responding to cyber threats. Many vulnerabilities may go undetected for a long time. Cybercriminals may exploit these weak points in your network security and gain access to sensitive data. Account hijacking: This is a situation where a hacker gains unauthorized access to a legitimate user’s cloud account. The attackers may use various social engineering tactics to steal login credentials. Examples include phishing attacks, password spraying, and brute-force attacks. Once they access the user’s cloud account, they can steal data or damage assets from within. Employee negligence and inadequately trained personnel: This threat occurs when employees are not adequately trained to recognize, report and prevent cyber risks. It can also happen when employees unintentionally or intentionally engage in risky behavior. For example, they could share login credentials with unauthorized users or set weak passwords. Weak passwords enable attackers to gain entry into your public cloud. Rogue employees can also intentionally give away your sensitive data. Compliance risks: Your organization faces cloud computing risks when non-compliant with industry regulations such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA. Some of these cloud computing risks include data breaches and exposure of sensitive information. This, in turn, may result in fines, legal repercussions, and reputational harm. Data loss: Data loss is a severe security risk for cloud applications. It may happen for several causes, including hardware malfunction, natural calamities, or cyber-attacks. Some of the consequences of data loss may be the loss of customer trust and legal penalties. Outdated security software: SaaS vendors always release updates to address new vulnerabilities and threats. Failing to update your security software on a regular basis may leave your system vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Hackers may exploit the flaws in your outdated SaaS apps to gain access to your cloud. Insecure APIs: APIs are a crucial part of cloud services but can pose a severe security risk if improperly secured. Insecure APIs and other endpoint infrastructure may cause many severe system breaches. They can lead to a complete system takeover by hackers and elevated privileged access. How to Mitigate Cloud Application Security Risks The following is a list of measures to mitigate cloud app security risks: Conduct a thorough risk analysis: This entails identifying possible security risks and assessing their potential effects. You then prioritize correcting the risks depending on their level of severity. By conducting risk analysis on a regular basis, you can keep your cloud environment secure. You’ll quickly understand your security posture and select the right security policies. Implement a firm access control policy: Access control policies ensure that only authorized users gain access to your data. They also outline the level of access to sensitive data based on your employees’ roles. A robust access control policy comprises features such as: Multi-factor authentication Role-based access control Least Privilege Access Strong password policies. Use encryption: Encryption is a crucial security measure that protects sensitive data in transit and at rest. This way, if an attacker intercepts data in transit, it will only be useful if they have a decryption key. Some of the cloud encryption solutions you can implement include: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Rivest -Shamir-Addleman (RSA) Transport Layer Security (TSL) Set up data backup and disaster recovery policies: A data backup policy ensures data is completely recovered in case of breaches. You can always recover the lost data from your data backup files. Data backup systems also help reduce the impact of cyberattacks as you will restore normal operations quickly. Disaster recovery policies focus on establishing protocols and procedures to restore critical systems during a major disaster. This way, your data security will stay intact even when disaster strikes. Keep a constant watch over cloud environments: Security issues in cloud settings can only be spotted through continuous monitoring. Cloud security posture management tools like Prevasio can help you monitor your cloud for such issues. With its layer analysis feature, you’ll know the exact area in your cloud and how to fix it. Test and audit cloud security controls regularly: Security controls help you detect and mitigate potential security threats in your cloud. Examples of security controls include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and database encryption. Auditing these security controls helps to identify gaps they may have. And then you take corrective actions to restore their effectiveness. Regularly evaluating your security controls will reduce the risk of security incidents in your cloud. Implement a security awareness training program: Security awareness training helps educate employees on cloud best practices. When employees learn commonly overlooked security protocols, they reduce the risks of data breaches due to human error. Organize regular assessment tests with your employees to determine their weak points. This way, you’ll reduce chances of hackers gaining access to your cloud through tactics such as phishing and ransomware attacks. Use the security tools and services that cloud service providers offer: Cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offer security tools and services such as: Web application firewalls (WAF), Runtime application self-protection (RASP), Intrusion detection and prevention systems Identity and access management (IAM) controls You can strengthen the security of your cloud environments by utilizing these tools. However, you should not rely solely on these features to ensure a secure cloud. You also need to implement your own cloud security best practices. Implement an incident response strategy: A security incident response strategy describes the measures to take during a cyber attack. It provides the procedures and protocols to bring the system back to normal in case of a breach. Designing incident response plans helps to reduce downtime. It also minimizes the impact of the damages due to cyber attacks. Apply the Paved Road Security Approach in DevSecOps Processes: DevSecOps environments require security to be integrated into development workflows and tools. This way, cloud security becomes integral to an app development process. The paved road security approach provides a secure baseline that DevSecOps can use for continuous monitoring and automated remediation. Automate your cloud application security practices Using on-premise security practices such as manual compliance checks to mitigate cloud application security threats can be tiring. Your security team may also need help to keep up with the updates as your cloud needs grow. Cloud vendors that can automate all the necessary processes to maintain a secure cloud. They have cloud security tools to help you achieve and maintain compliance with industry standards. You can improve your visibility into your cloud infrastructures by utilizing these solutions. They also spot real-time security challenges and offer remediations. For example, Prevasio’s cloud security solutions monitor cloud environments continually from the cloud. They can spot possible security threats and vulnerabilities using AI and machine learning. What Are Cloud Application Security Solutions? Cloud application security solutions are designed to protect apps and other assets in the cloud. Unlike point devices, cloud application security solutions are deployed from the cloud. This ensures you get a comprehensive cybersecurity approach for your IT infrastructure. These solutions are designed to protect the entire system instead of a single point of vulnerability. This makes managing your cybersecurity strategy easier. Here are some examples of cloud security application solutions: 1. Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) : CSPM tools enable monitoring and analysis of cloud settings for security risks and vulnerabilities. They locate incorrect setups, resources that aren’t compliant, and other security concerns that might endanger cloud infrastructures. 2. The Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) : This cloud application security solution provides real-time protection for workloads in cloud environments . It does this by detecting and mitigating real-time threats regardless of where they are deployed. CWPP solutions offer various security features, such as: Network segmentation File integrity monitoring Vulnerability scanning. Using CWPP products will help you optimize your cloud application security strategy. 3. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) : CASB products give users visibility into and control over the data and apps they access in the cloud. These solutions help businesses enforce security guidelines and monitor user behavior in cloud settings. The danger of data loss, leakage, and unauthorized access is lowered in the process. CASB products also help with malware detection. 4. Runtime Application Self Protection (RASP): This solution addresses security issues that may arise while a program is working. It identifies potential threats and vulnerabilities during runtime and thwarts them immediately. Some of the RASP solutions include: Input validation Runtime hardening Dynamic Application Security testing 5. Web Application and API protection (WAAP) : These products are designed to protect your organization’s Web applications and APIs. They monitor outgoing and incoming web apps and API traffic to detect malicious activity. WAAP products can block any unauthorized access attempts. They can also protect against cyber threats like SQL injection and Cross-site scripting. 6. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): DLP products are intended to stop the loss or leaking of private information in cloud settings. These technologies keep track of sensitive data in use and at rest. They can also enforce rules to stop unauthorized people from losing or accessing it. 7. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems : SIEM systems track and analyze real-time security incidents and events in cloud settings. The effect of security breaches is decreased thanks to these solutions. They help firms in detecting and responding to security issues rapidly. Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) The CNAPP, which Prevasio created, raises the bar for cloud security. It combines CSPM, CIEM, IAM, CWPP, and more in one tool. A CNAPP delivers a complete security solution with sophisticated threat detection and mitigation capabilities for packaged workloads, microservices, and cloud-native applications. The CNAPP can find and eliminate security issues in your cloud systems before hackers can exploit them. With its layer analysis feature, you can quickly fix any potential vulnerabilities in your cloud . It pinpoints the exact layer of code where there are errors, saving you time and effort. CNAPP also offers a visual dynamic analysis of your cloud environment . This lets you grasp the state of your cloud security at a glance. In the process, saving you time as you know exactly where to go. CNAPP is also a scalable cloud security solution. The cloud-native design of Prevasio’s CNAPP enables it to expand dynamically and offer real-time protection against new threats. Let Prevasio Solve Your Cloud Application Security Needs Cloud security is paramount to protecting sensitive data and upholding a company’s reputation in the modern digital age. To be agile to the constantly changing security issues in cloud settings, Prevasio’s Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) offers an all-inclusive solution. From layer analysis to visual dynamic analysis, CNAPP gives you the tools you need to keep your cloud secure. You can rely on Prevasio to properly manage your cloud application security needs. Try Prevasio today! 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AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. Gain more insights into multi cloud application connectivity with AlgoSec A32.50 AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. January 10, 2023 Speak to one of our experts RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., January 10, 2023 – AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader in securing application connectivity, announced today the release of its latest product version A32.50. AlgoSec A32.50 provides a powerful solution for organizations to secure application connectivity in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.50, organizations obtain granular visibility and discovery of applications, enabling identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. The key benefits that AlgoSec A32.50 delivers to IT, network, and security experts include: Application awareness for Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto’s Panorama as part of the change management cycle Enables SecOps teams to update firewall application information as part of the firewall rules in the workflow automation Extended SASE/SSE management Provides Zscaler users management capabilities focused on risk, regulatory compliance, and policy optimization. As an early availability, A32.50 supports Prisma Access visibility of mobile users. Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with new and updated out of the box reports Generate full audit report for the ECB security of internet payments and maintain ongoing compliance with the regulatory requirements. Additionally, utilize updated PCI and SWIFT requirement reports. Integrate cloud security into your IaC initiative while streamlining processes Embed cloud security checks into the DevSecOps native tools, allowing them to proactively identify and mitigate risk as part of their ongoing process. About AlgoSec AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader, empowers organizations to secure application connectivity by automating connectivity flows and security policy, anywhere. The AlgoSec platform enables the world’s most complex organizations to gain visibility, reduce risk, and process changes at zero-touch across the hybrid network. AlgoSec’s patented application-centric view of the hybrid network enables business owners, application owners, and information security professionals to talk the same language, so organizations can deliver business applications faster while achieving a heightened security posture. Over 1,800 of the world’s leading organizations trust AlgoSec to help secure their most critical workloads across public cloud, private cloud, containers, and on-premises networks while taking advantage of almost two decades of leadership in Network Security Policy Management. See what securely accelerating your digital transformation, move-to-cloud, infrastructure modernization, or micro-segmentation initiatives looks like at www.algosec.com

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One of the market’s most comprehensive annual vendor-agnostic studies found that rapid cloud expansion, distributed workloads, and AI-driven traffic patterns are driving increased demand for unified policy control and end-to-end transparency AlgoSec’s 2026 State of Network Security Report Reveals Rising Demand for Consolidation and Control One of the market’s most comprehensive annual vendor-agnostic studies found that rapid cloud expansion, distributed workloads, and AI-driven traffic patterns are driving increased demand for unified policy control and end-to-end transparency February 4, 2026 Speak to one of our experts RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, February 4, 2026 – Global cybersecurity leader AlgoSec has released its annual State of Network Security Report, providing a comprehensive vendor-agnostic analysis of today’s network security landscape. The report identifies a decisive shift in how organizations are responding to network evolution and hybrid architecture sprawl, with the focus shifting back towards consolidation; defined by unification, automation and control as businesses look to manage visibility of risk and resilience posture. Based on comparative year-on-year findings, AlgoSec’s research includes over 500 responses from security, network and cloud professionals across 28 countries and evaluates market leaders including AWS, Cisco, Microsoft Azure, GCP, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet and more. Key findings from the report include: AI-powered threats and defences go mainstream – Artificial intelligence has become both the newest threat vector and the next frontier of defence. For the first time, AlgoSec’s research asked how organizations are adjusting to the rise of AI-powered attacks. The majority (65%) have already adapted their strategies, with 23.6% making major structural changes and 40.9% implementing moderate adjustments. Cloud firewall strategies prioritize consolidation - The move toward cloud-based firewalls continues, but with a change in tone. Nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents plan to move primarily to cloud firewalls over the next two years, confirming that cloud-native controls are no longer a consideration, but a baseline expectation. Security becomes the deciding factor in cloud platform selection – The rise of AI-driven workloads, compliance requirements and cross-platform orchestration has made security the critical benchmark for platform selection, with 54.7% of organizations stating that security capabilities carry the most weight when selecting a cloud platform. SD-WAN further cements its role – As organizations expand their hybrid environments and distributed workforces, the demand for secure, high-performance connectivity has solidified SD-WAN’s role. Fortinet (31%) has become the most widely used SD-WAN solution while Cisco (30.7%) remains a close second. SASE moves from exploration to standardization – For the third year running, the share of organizations without a SASE solution has declined, down to 27.5% from 40% in 2024. This consistent decrease signals that SASE adoption is no longer exploratory, but a planned progression for most enterprises. “Compared to last year, we are now seeing a transition from experimentation to optimization,” said Eran Shiff, Chief Product Officer at AlgoSec. “After several years of rapid expansion across multi-cloud environments, AI-powered operations and hybrid architectures, organizations are entering a new phase of consolidation and control. Our survey reveals a collective recalibration, with organizations moving away from tool proliferation toward unified management, shared visibility and measurable automation.” The full report can be accessed here . 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]

Learn about how CSPM tools secure clouds, fix misconfigurations, and ensure compliance. CSPM Tools 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. Cloud security posture management (CSPM) explained Cloud adoption is peaking. Firmly mission-critical, the cloud is every enterprise’s go-to for robust IT operations. However, with every passing year, cloud environments become increasingly ephemeral, dynamic, and maze-like. Today’s federated multi- and hybrid cloud architectures may serve as a business engine, but they’re stacked with novel security and compliance risks that can potentially undermine their benefits. Since these architectures are so intertwined and interconnected, the smallest of cloud misconfigurations can lead to exploitable vulnerabilities, visibility gaps, and noncompliance incidents. Furthermore, in multi-vendor setups, shared responsibility models can be hard to decipher, complicating remediation. Mitigating cloud misconfigurations demands a dedicated security solution for c loud security posture management (CSPM). Integrating CSPM tools into your broader multi-cloud security stack can reinforce security and help maximize cloud adoption and investments. What is cloud security posture management (CSPM)? Cloud security posture management involves the use of cloud security solutions purpose-built to detect and remediate cloud misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. As cloud architectures proliferate and shapeshift, CSPM tools: Provide complete and continuous visibility across critical assets and resources Support consistent policy enforcement Detect configuration errors and drift CSPM tools have become essential to maintaining a robust security and compliance posture. This is reflected in the global CSPM tools market , projected to hit $8.6 billion by 2027, a CAGR of more than 15%. The best CSPM tools do more than catch cloud misconfigurations after incidents occur. Instead, they proactively scour cloud environments and pinpoint potential threats via contextualized risk analysis. They ensure your cloud is always secure and resilient—not just in the aftermath of security events. How do CSPM tools work? CSPM tools continuously assess cloud environments for risks. By identifying and remediating cloud misconfigurations in real time, they are a key weapon in the multi-cloud security arsenal. Leading CSPM tools can perform the following security functions: Identify every single cloud asset and build a consolidated cloud asset inventory across disparate services and vendors Cross-analyze every item in a cloud asset inventory against configuration benchmarks and baselines to validate policy enforcement Proactively monitor cloud environments to identify and curb configuration drift Identify hybrid and multi-cloud security risks, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities Employ contextualized risk analysis and cross-cloud correlation to ensure accurate risk prioritization and triage Offer automated remediation capabilities to mitigate cloud misconfigurations Provide continuous regulatory checks, compliance automation, and report generation for audits Below, we’ll discuss why these features are required in modern cloud ecosystems. Why CSPM tools are crucial for hybrid cloud and multi-cloud security Beyond knowing their core capabilities and how they operate, it’s important to understand why cloud security posture management solutions are non-negotiables in modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Complex cloud infrastructure Today, enterprise cloud setups are labyrinths, continuously increasing in complexity. According to Gartner , 9 out of 10 companies will have hybrid cloud architectures by 2027. The more complex cloud architectures are, the harder it becomes to achieve visibility, enforce policies, and prioritize risks. Generalist tools and legacy solutions will struggle to connect to these proliferating environments, making CSPM tools a pressing need. Proliferation of cloud misconfigurations With the proliferation of cloud environments comes the proliferation of cloud misconfigurations. Cloud misconfigurations include overprivileged identities, assets with weak credentials, and exposed storage buckets. Any of these exploitable cloud misconfigurations could result in major hybrid and multi-cloud security events. CSPM tools proactively address cloud misconfigurations, pruning the attack surface before incidents occur. Alert fatigue Handling security in dynamic cloud environments can be overwhelming. Security teams often suffer from alert fatigue, receiving alerts for hundreds of cloud misconfigurations without any way of knowing which ones are critical. Through contextualized risk analysis and accurate risk prioritization, CSPM tools surface the concerns that matter most. This context-based triage ensures that teams only receive alerts for high-risk cloud misconfigurations. Evolving regulatory requirements With new technologies like AI becoming business-critical, cloud regulations are evolving at unprecedented rates. Policy enforcement in accordance with criss-crossing compliance obligations becomes challenging, and reactive compliance strategies simply fail. CSPM tools, via automated compliance and stringent policy enforcement, help companies stay on top of today’s complicated regulatory landscape. Supply chain vulnerabilities Third-party risks are a major hybrid and multi-cloud security hurdle. The addition of numerous dependencies, APIs, and third-party components makes cloud environments susceptible to a wider range of cloud misconfigurations. Top CSPM tools shine a light on these serpentine supply chains, handing you the visibility needed to surface critical cloud misconfigurations, along with automated remediation and guidance to mitigate them. Recap: The benefits of robust CSPM tools Let’s review the advantages of commissioning a leading CSPM solution. Complete visibility: Unified, full-stack view of cloud resources, configurations, security controls, and policies Streamlined risk management: Proactive cloud evaluations, contextualized risk analysis, and automated remediation to diminish critical risks Stronger identity and access management: Continuous right-sizing of permissions across cloud identities, ensuring alignment with zero trust principles like least privilege Issue triage: Intelligent risk prioritization to escalate and mitigate only those cloud misconfigurations that are business-critical Fewer security incidents: Sustained mitigation of cloud misconfigurations, reducing exploitability and preventing escalation into data breaches and other major events Stronger compliance posture: Compliance automation to ensure that cloud configurations always align with regulatory baselines Business resilience and continuity: Accelerated remediation of critical cloud misconfigurations for stable IT operations Must-have features in CSPM tools When evaluating CSPM solutions, be on the lookout for the following non-negotiables. Feature Description Multi-cloud coverage Seamless interoperability and centralized policy enforcement, plus a unified view across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure assets, data, firewall rules, and security groups Cloud asset inventory Comprehensive discovery and classification of every single resource across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, including applications, networks, connectivity flows, data, serverless functions, and containerized workloads Cloud misconfiguration detection Continuous measurement of cloud settings against baselines and best practices to detect misconfigured assets, security vulnerabilities, and noncompliant resources Automated policy enforcement Intelligent automation to design, validate, and enforce cloud security policies without adding complexity or interrupting existing processes, tools, and workflows. Contextualized risk analysis + risk prioritization Intricate correlation to map cloud misconfigurations and network risks to business applications, enabling security teams to address risks based on asset criticality and actual threat exposure Automated remediation Automatic corrective mechanisms to fix cloud misconfigurations and remediation guidance for complex issues that require human intervention Compliance Automation Automated reporting and remediation to align policies, data practices, and cloud resources with regulations like GDPR, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, and prove adherence. DevSecOps and CI/CD integration Integrations with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows to reinforce shift left strategies and prevent cloud misconfigurations from seeping into production The future of CSPM As hybrid and multi-cloud security needs increase in scope and scale, market and technology trends suggest that CSPM tools will evolve alongside or even ahead of cloud security complexities. For starters, we are already seeing CSPM innovations involving the integration of more advanced AI and ML capabilities. AI-driven CSPM tools will not only match the dynamism of contemporary cloud environments, but also feature higher levels of accuracy in detecting and triaging cloud misconfigurations. What does this mean? Security will become inherently predictive, with advanced ML algorithms improving contextualized risk analysis and risk prioritization by deriving insights faster and from a broader spectrum of telemetry. Lastly, the best CSPM tools will transcend silos and integrate with broader cloud network and application security platforms. In summary, the future of CSPM is set to bring even more advanced hybrid and multi-cloud security capabilities. The priority for companies should be making sure they commission a CSPM tool from a reputable provider at the forefront of these future trends. Prevasio: AlgoSec’s ultimate AI-powered CSPM Companies today require a CSPM tool with comprehensive and cutting-edge coverage. Cloud security posture management involves many moving parts. AlgoSec covers them all. AlgoSec’s AI-driven Prevasio platform features a robust CSPM component, complemented by a CNAPP, Kubernetes security, and IaC scanning. Like all of AlgoSec’s security offerings, Prevasio also has an application-centric edge, which is crucial considering applications constitute the majority of business-critical cloud assets. Prevasio CSPM’s standout attributes include: Complete multi-cloud coverage Zero blind spots Risk prioritization based on CIS benchmarks Continuous and customizable compliance monitoring Augmenting Prevasio’s CSPM capabilities are the AlgoSec Security Management Suite (ASMS) , with its flagship Firewall Analyzer , FireFlow , and AppViz , plus AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise (ACE), a network security solution built for today’s multi-cloud networks. How do ASMS and ACE further support CSPM? By providing: Automated policy enforcement and management Application-centric visibility and security Advanced network security coverage Contextualized risk analysis and mapping Comprehensive compliance management Together, AlgoSec’s ASMS, ACE, and Prevasio are all that an enterprise needs to tackle multi-cloud security challenges and reinforce cloud operations. How Prevasio elevates CSPM Businesses are rapidly scaling their cloud operations to remain competitive and boost their bottom line. However, the cloud is both an engine and a security vulnerability. Failure to address cloud misconfigurations can cancel out every one of the radical benefits it brings. Dialing in the CSPM component of multi-cloud security paves the path for robust cloud performance, both now and in the future. AlgoSec’s ASMS and ACE strengthen cloud application and network security, but Prevasio takes CSPM to the next level. From comprehensive cloud asset inventorying and automated remediation to compliance automation and CI/CD integration, Prevasio covers all CSPM bases. Want to see how Prevasio CSPM can boost your multi-cloud security program? Schedule a demo 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