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A recent news article from Bleeping Computer called out an incident involving Japanese game developer Ateam, in which a misconfiguration... Cyber Attacks & Incident Response Mitigating cloud security risks through comprehensive automated solutions 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 1/8/24 Published A recent news article from Bleeping Computer called out an incident involving Japanese game developer Ateam, in which a misconfiguration in Google Drive led to the potential exposure of sensitive information for nearly one million individuals over a period of six years and eight months. Such incidents highlight the critical importance of securing cloud services to prevent data breaches. This blog post explores how organizations can avoid cloud security risks and ensuring the safety of sensitive information. What caused the Ateam Google Drive misconfiguration? Ateam, a renowned mobile game and content creator, discovered on November 21, 2023, that it had mistakenly set a Google Drive cloud storage instance to “Anyone on the internet with the link can view” since March 2017. This configuration error exposed 1,369 files containing personal information, including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, customer management numbers, and device identification numbers, for approximately 935,779 individuals. Avoiding cloud security risks by using automation To prevent such incidents and enhance cloud security, organizations can leverage tools such as AlgoSec, a comprehensive solution that addresses potential vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. It is important to look for cloud security partners who offer the following key features: Automated configuration checks: AlgoSec conducts automated checks on cloud configurations to identify and rectify any insecure settings. This ensures that sensitive data remains protected and inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. Policy compliance management: AlgoSec assists organizations in adhering to industry regulations and internal security policies by continuously monitoring cloud configurations. This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of accidental exposure of sensitive information. Risk assessment and mitigation: AlgoSec provides real-time risk assessments, allowing organizations to promptly identify and mitigate potential security risks. This proactive stance helps in preventing data breaches and maintaining the integrity of cloud services. Incident response capabilities: In the event of a misconfiguration or security incident, AlgoSec offers robust incident response capabilities. This includes rapid identification, containment, and resolution of security issues to minimize the impact on the organization. The Ateam incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of securing cloud services to safeguard sensitive data. AlgoSec emerges as a valuable ally in this endeavor, offering automated configuration checks, policy compliance management, risk assessment, and incident response capabilities. By incorporating AlgoSec into their security strategy, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of cloud security incidents and ensure the confidentiality of their data. Request a brief demo to learn more about advanced cloud protection. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Navigating Compliance in the Cloud AlgoSec Cloud Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Speak to one of our experts Speak to one of our experts Work email* First name* Last name* Company* country* Select country... Short answer* By submitting this form, I accept AlgoSec's privacy policy Schedule a call

AlgoSec’s incident response integration extends collaboration to add critical business context to incident information and automates threat remediation AlgoSec Introduces New Integration with IBM Resilient to Accelerate Incident Response AlgoSec’s incident response integration extends collaboration to add critical business context to incident information and automates threat remediation February 28, 2019 Speak to one of our experts Ridgefield Park, NJ (February 28, 2019) – AlgoSec , the leading provider of business-driven network security management solutions, today announced a new integration with the IBM® Resilient® Incident Response Platform (IRP), enabling organizations to tie security incidents and attacks directly to the business processes that could be impacted. AlgoSec’s integration provides security analysts with the ability to enrich the Resilient IRP with critical business and network context to immediately assess an incident’s potential business impact, and to prioritize and automate remediation efforts accordingly. Leveraging Resilient’s open application programming interfaces (API), the AlgoSec integration with Resilient allows joint users to: Quickly highlight in the Resilient dashboard which applications are impacted by an incident, and how business-critical those applications are Automatically associate security incidents with the applications, servers, network connectivity flows and security devices impacted by an attack Identify network connectivity to and from compromised servers, such as connectivity to the internet or to sensitive networks Automatically implement change requests to quickly isolate compromised servers from the rest of the network and the public Internet Get key insights to assist with cyber-threat forensics and compliance reporting With this new integration, security analysts can quickly reduce the impact of attacks on the business. The AlgoSec integration for the Resilient IRP helps block attempts at data exfiltration and makes it more difficult for hackers to move laterally within the network from affected servers. The integration helps organizations to streamline and accelerate their IR processes by automating time-consuming security changes and proactively analysing business risk. “SOC teams need to quickly sift through the volumes of complex alerts they receive each day, to identify the attacks that could affect key business processes and take action before they cause disruption and damage,” said Anner Kushnir, VP of Technology at AlgoSec. “The new AlgoSec integration with IBM Resilient enables joint customers to link cyber-attacks directly to the business applications that are being targeted, and then prioritize and automate their remediation efforts based on the attack’s severity and risk to the business –aligning incident response processes with the overall business strategy.” As part of this integration, AlgoSec has extended their offerings on the IBM Security App Exchange , a marketplace where developers across the industry can share applications based on IBM Security technologies. As threats are evolving faster than ever, collaborative development amongst the cyber community will help organizations adapt quickly and speed innovation in the fight against cybercrime. About AlgoSec The leading provider of business-driven network security management solutions, AlgoSec helps the world’s largest organizations align security with their mission-critical business processes. With AlgoSec, users can discover, map and migrate business application connectivity, proactively analyze risk from the business perspective, tie cyber-attacks to business processes and intelligently automate network security changes with zero touch – across their cloud, SDN and on-premise networks. Over 1,800 enterprises , including 20 of the Fortune 50, have utilized AlgoSec’s solutions to make their organizations more agile, more secure and more compliant – all the time. Since 2005, AlgoSec has shown its commitment to customer satisfaction with the industry’s only money-back guarantee. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners. *** Media Contacts:Tsippi [email protected] Craig CowardContext Public [email protected] +44 (0)1625 511 966

Common Firewall Threats Do you really know what vulnerabilities currently exist in your enterprise firewalls? Your vulnerability scans... Cyber Attacks & Incident Response Top 10 common firewall threats and vulnerabilities Kevin Beaver 2 min read Kevin Beaver 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 7/16/15 Published Common Firewall Threats Do you really know what vulnerabilities currently exist in your enterprise firewalls? Your vulnerability scans are coming up clean. Your penetration tests have not revealed anything of significance. Therefore, everything’s in check, right? Not necessarily. In my work performing independent security assessments , I have found over the years that numerous firewall-related vulnerabilities can be present right under your nose. Sometimes they’re blatantly obvious. Other times, not so much. Here are my top 10 common firewall vulnerabilities that you need to be on the lookout for listed in order of typical significance/priority: Password(s) are set to the default which creates every security problem imaginable, including accountability issues when network events occur. Anyone on the Internet can access Microsoft SQL Server databases hosted internally which can lead to internal database access, especially when SQL Server has the default credentials (sa/password) or an otherwise weak password. Firewall OS software is outdated and no longer supported which can facilitate known exploits including remote code execution and denial of service attacks, and might not look good in the eyes of third-parties if a breach occurs and it’s made known that the system was outdated. Anyone on the Internet can access the firewall via unencrypted HTTP connections, as these can be exploited by an outsider who’s on the same network segment such as an open/unencrypted wireless network. Anti-spoofing controls are not enabled on the external interface which can facilitate denial of service and related attacks. Rules exist without logging which can be especially problematic for critical systems/services. Any protocol/service can connect between internal network segments which can lead to internal breaches and compliance violations, especially as it relates to PCI DSS cardholder data environments. Anyone on the internal network can access the firewall via unencrypted telnet connections. These connections can be exploited by an internal user (or malware) if ARP poisoning is enabled via a tool such as the free password recovery program Cain & Abel . Any type of TCP or UDP service can exit the network which can enable the spreading of malware and spam and lead to acceptable usage and related policy violations. Rules exist without any documentation which can create security management issues, especially when firewall admins leave the organization abruptly. Firewall Threats and Solutions Every security issue – whether confirmed or potential – is subject to your own interpretation and needs. But the odds are good that these firewall vulnerabilities are creating tangible business risks for your organization today. But the good news is that these security issues are relatively easy to fix. Obviously, you’ll want to think through most of them before “fixing” them as you can quickly create more problems than you’re solving. And you might consider testing these changes on a less critical firewall or, if you’re lucky enough, in a test environment. Ultimately understanding the true state of your firewall security is not only good for minimizing network risks, it can also be beneficial in terms of documenting your network, tweaking its architecture, and fine-tuning some of your standards, policies, and procedures that involve security hardening, change management, and the like. And the most important step is acknowledging that these firewall vulnerabilities exist in the first place! 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

Omer Ganot, Cloud Security Product Manager at AlgoSec, outlines six key things that businesses should be doing to ensure their security... Hybrid Cloud Security Management Six best practices for managing security in the hybrid cloud Omer Ganot 2 min read Omer Ganot 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 8/5/21 Published Omer Ganot, Cloud Security Product Manager at AlgoSec, outlines six key things that businesses should be doing to ensure their security in a hybrid cloud environment Over the course of the past decade, we’ve seen cloud computing vastly transitioning from on-prem to the public cloud. Businesses know the value of the cloud all too well, and most of them are migrating their operations to the cloud as quickly as possible, particularly considering the pandemic and the push to remote working. However, there are major challenges associated with transitioning to the cloud, including the diversity and breadth of network and security controls and a dependency on legacy systems that can be difficult to shake. Public cloud allows organizations for better business continuity, easier scalability and paves the way for DevOps to provision resources and deploy projects quickly. But, what’s the security cost when looking at the full Gpicture of the entire hybrid network? Here I outline the six best practices for managing security in the hybrid cloud: 1. Use next-generation firewalls Did you know that almost half (49%) of businesses report running virtual editions of traditional firewalls in the cloud? It’s becoming increasingly clear that cloud providers’ native security controls are not enough, and that next-gen firewall solutions are needed. While a traditional stateful firewall is designed to monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic, a next-generation firewall (NGFW) includes features such as application awareness and control, integrated breach prevention and active threat intelligence. In other words, while a traditional firewall will allow for layer 1-2 protection, NGFWs allow for protection from levels 3 through 7. 2. Use dynamic objects On-premise security tends to be easier because subnets and IP addresses are typically static. In the cloud, however, workloads are dynamically provisioned and decommissioned, IP addresses change, so traditional firewalls simply cannot keep up. NGFW dynamic objects allow businesses to match a group of workloads using cloud-native categories, and then use these objects in policies to properly enforce traffic and avoid the need to frequently update the policies. 3. Gain 360-degree visibility As with any form of security, visibility is critical. Without that, even the best preventative or remedial strategies will fall flat. Security should be evaluated both in your cloud services and in the path from the internet and data center clients. Having one single view over the entire network estate is invaluable when it comes to hybrid cloud security. AlgoSec’s powerful AutoDiscovery capabilities help you understand the network flows in your organization. You can automatically connect the recognized traffic flows to the business applications that use them and seamlessly manage the network security policy across your entire hybrid estate. 4. Evaluate risk in its entirety Too many businesses are guilty of only focusing on cloud services when it comes to managing security. This leaves them inherently vulnerable on other network paths, such as the ones that run from the internet and data centers towards the services in the cloud. As well as gaining 360-degree visibility over the entire network estate, businesses also need to be sure to actively monitor those areas for risk with equal weighting in terms of priority. 5. Clean up cloud policies regularly The cloud security landscape changes at a faster rate than most businesses can realistically keep up with. For that reason, cloud security groups tend to change with the wind, constantly being adjusted to account for new applications. If a business doesn’t keep on top of its cloud policy ‘housekeeping’, they’ll soon become bloated, difficult to maintain and risky. Keep cloud security groups clean and tidy so they’re accurate, efficient and don’t expose risk. 6. Embrace DevSecOps The cloud might be perfect for DevOps in terms of easy and agile resource and security provisioning using Infrastructure-as-code tools, but the methodology is seldom used for risk analysis and remediation recommendations. Businesses that want to take control of their cloud security should pay close attention to this. Before a new risk is introduced, you should obtain an automatic what-if risk check as part of the code’s pull request, before pushing to production. From visibility and network management right through to risk evaluation and clean-up, staying secure in a hybrid cloud environment might sound like hard work, but by embracing these fundamental practices your organization can start putting together the pieces of its own security puzzle. The AlgoSec Security Management Suite (ASMS) makes it easy to support your cloud migration journey, ensuring that it does not block critical business services and meet compliance requirements. To learn more or ask for your personalized demo, click here . Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? 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Since 2005 we offer the industry’s only money back guarantee If we do not meet your expectations you have the right to cancel the purchase Money-Back Guarantee At AlgoSec we are passionate about customer satisfaction. Therefore, since 2005 we have offered the industry’s only money-back-guarantee. If we do not meet your expectations you have the right to cancel your software purchase and get your money back. More importantly, you decide whether to invoke the money-back guarantee. You are the sole judge. The only condition is that you do it within a reasonable timeline. As outlined below. This way you can ensure that the AlgoSec solution works across your entire estate, not just in your lab – without assuming any financial risk. Money-Back Guarantee Terms The terms of the money-back guarantee are outlined in the table. They depend on the deal size and whether or not the product was evaluated in the customer’s lab. Note: Make sure the terms of the Money Back Guarantee are included in your project proposal. Product Deal Size Less than $300K $300K-$1M More than $1M Product Purchased
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Algosec for Azure automates security policy management, enhances visibility, and ensures compliance across your Azure cloud environment. Microsoft Azure & AlgoSec Visibility, Risk Management and Change Automation for Azure Environments AlgoSec manages security policies across cloud, hybrid and on-prem environments, delivering proactive risk and compliance analysis, end-to-end change management and automation – all in the business application context. AlgoSec supports enterprises in their journey to the cloud by automatically mapping existing application connectivity prior to the migration, determining and facilitating required connectivity changes during the move, and ensuring continuous compliance and automated change management in the newly established hybrid cloud environment. AlgoSec completes the picture, providing clear visibility and effective management of Microsoft Azure’s native security constructs – Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewalls – as well as 3rd party virtual firewalls deployed in the Azure cloud. AlgoSec for Microsoft Azure firewall is available now. Sign up here Automated Security Policy Management for Azure Network Security Groups With AlgoSec, you gain visibility into your entire Azure cloud estate, including network topology and connectivity, the effective security enforcement by Azure Network Security Groups, and aggregated risk and compliance analysis across Azure and 3rd party security devices. AlgoSec also provides an end-to-end change management and automation solution, covering security policies in the cloud, as well as on-premises SDN and traditional networks. Central Management for Azure Firewall Azure Firewall is a new managed, cloud-based network security service that protects your Azure Virtual Network resources. With AlgoSec, you can manage multiple instances of the Azure Firewall using a shared policy model, to facilitate and automate security policy management in multi-region cloud environments. In addition, the AlgoSec solution provides end-to-end visibility and management capabilities across the Azure Firewalls, Azure NSGs and 3rd party firewalls, in the cloud and on-prem. Key benefits Unified security Unified security policy management across cloud, SDN and on-premise networks Cloud visibility Visibility into the Azure cloud network, topology and connectivity Securing cloud estate Securing your cloud estate from misconfigurations with risk alerts as well as overall risk visibility Automation Automated Azure NSG and 3rd party firewall changes, eliminating misconfigurations and rework Proactive assessment Proactive assessment the impact of network changes to ensure continuous compliance Simplified and automate Simplified and automate internal and regulatory audits, and reduce time and costs by as much as 80% Cloud and Hybrid Environments Download infographic Schedule time with one of our experts

Safeguarding the network architecture is the need of the hour. According to a study, the average cost of a data breach is at an all-time... Network Security Policy Management Network segmentation vs. VLAN explained 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 8/9/23 Published Safeguarding the network architecture is the need of the hour. According to a study, the average cost of a data breach is at an all-time high of $4.35 million. And this figure will only increase with governments and regulators becoming ever stricter on data breaches. The go-to method IT administrators adopt to safeguard their networks is network segmentation. By segmenting a larger network into smaller chunks, it becomes much more manageable to secure the entire network. But network segmentation is a broad concept and doesn’t refer to a single procedure. In fact, there are several segmentation processes — one of them being VLAN. Instead of simplifying, this adds to the complexity. In this article, we will explain the core difference between network segmentation and VLAN and when you should opt for a particular one over the other. What is network segmentation? Let’s start with the definitions of network segmentation and VLAN. By definition, network segmentation is the practice of compartmentalizing a network according to firewall rules . In other words, it’s about dividing a computer network into subnetworks. The subnetworks, at the IP level, are known as subnets. Each of the subnets then works independently and in isolation. Think of how a nation is split into various states and provinces for better management at the local level. Running an entire nation at the federal level is too much work. In addition to subnetting, there are other segmentation options like firewall segmentation and SDN (Software Defined Network) segmentation. But for this article’s sake, we will focus on subnets since those are the most common. What is VLAN? VLAN or Virtual LAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is also a type of network segmentation approach where the main physical network is divided into multiple smaller virtual networks. The division is done logically or virtually, not requiring buying additional physical resources. The same resource is divided using computer logic. There are several benefits to dividing the parts of the network, either using VLAN segmentation or subnet techniques. Some of them are: Broadcast domain isolation Both subnets and VLAN isolate broadcast domains. This way, broadcasting network traffic is contained in a single segment instead of being exposed to the entire network. This reduces the chance of network congestion during peak hours and unnecessary server overload, thereby maximizing efficiency. Enhanced security The isolation by subnets or VLAN enhances the IT network’s security policies. This is achieved through various factors that are at play. But primarily, the creation of subnetworks makes the flat network more secure. With multiple subnetworks, you can regulate the security parameters. Thus, those subnets containing critical data (like that of healthcare) can have enhanced cybersecurity measures more than others, making them harder to crack. So, from a security perspective, both subnets and VLAN are a must. Better network management With digitization and IT modernization, the IT infrastructure is growing. Concurrently, it’s getting harder to manage them. Microsegmentation is one way of managing the ever-growing infrastructure. By segmenting, you can deploy teams to each segment, thereby strengthening their management and accountability. With the implementation of SDN, you can even configure and automate the management of some of the subnetworks. Flexibility in scalability Many network administrators face network performance and scalability issues expanding resources. The issues are a mix of technical and economical. Network segmentation offers a solution to such issues. By segmenting the entire data center network, you can choose which segments to expand and control the resources granted to each segment. This also makes scalability more economical. While both offer scalability opportunities, VLAN offers superior functionality than subnets. Reduced scope of compliance Compliance is another area that IT execs need to work on. And network segmentation, either via subnets or VLAN, can help in this regard. By having subnets, you don’t have to audit your entire segmented network as required by regulators. Just audit the necessary subnets and submit the reports to the regulators for approval. This takes far less time and costs significantly less than auditing the entire network. Differences between network segmentation and VLAN By definition, network segmentation (subnetting) and VLAN sound pretty similar. After all, there’s a division of the main network into subnetworks or smaller networks. But besides the core similarities mentioned above, there are a few critical differences. Let’s dive into the differences between the two. The primary difference between the two subnets are layer 3 divisions, while VLANs are layer 2 divisions. As you may recall, networks are layer 1 (device), layer 2 (data link), layer 3 (IP, routers), and so on, up to layer 7 (application). TCP/IP is the newer framework with four layers only. So, when you divide a network at a data link, you need to adopt VLAN. With VLAN, several networks exist on the same physical network but may not be connected to the same fiber switch. In subnets, the division occurs at IP level. Thus, the independent subnets are assigned their IP addresses and communicate with others over layer 3. Besides this significant difference, there are other dissimilarities you should know. Here’s a table to help you understand: VLAN Subnet 1 Divides the network within the same physical network using logic. Divides the IP network into multiple IP networks 2 VLANs communicate with other devices within the same LAN The communication between the subnets is carried out over layer 3 3 It is configured at the switch side It is configured at IP level 4 VLAN divisions are software-based terminology since they’re divided logically. Subnets can be both hardware- of software-based 5 VLAN provides better network access and tend to be more stable Subnets offer limited control When to adopt a subnet? There are use cases when subnets are more suited, while there are cases when you’re better off with Virtual LANs. As per the definition, you need to adopt a subnet when dividing different networks at IP level. So, if you want to create multiple IP addresses for each partition, implement subnets. The subnets are essentially networks within a network with their own IP addresses. Thus, they divide the broadcast domain and improve speed and efficiency. Subnets are also the go-to segmentation method when you need to make the sub-networks available over layer 3 to the outside world. With appropriate access control lists, anyone with an internet connection would be able to access the subnets But subnetting is also used to prevent access to a particular subnet. For example, you may want to limit access to the company’s software codebase to anyone outside the development department. So, only network devices with approved IP addresses used by the developer network are approved to access the codebase. But there are two downsides to subnets you should know. The first one is increased time complexity. When dealing with a single network, three steps are in place to reach the Process (Source Host, Destination Network, and Process). In subnets, there’s an additional step involved (Source Host, Destination Network, Subnet, Process). This extra step increases time complexity, requiring more time for data transfer and connectivity. It also affects stability. Subnetting also increases the number of IP addresses required since each subnet requires its own IP address. This can become hard to manage over time. When to adopt VLAN? Virtual LANs are internal networks within the same physical network. They interact with one another, not with other devices on the same network or outside the world. Think of VLAN as a private wireless network at home. Your neighbors don’t have access to it, but everyone in your home has. If that sounds like your desired result, you should adopt VLAN. There are three types of VLANs (basic, extended, and tagged). In basic VLAN, you assign IDs to each switch port or PCI . Once assigned, you can’t change them. Extended VLAN has more functionalities like priority-based routing. Lastly, tagged VLAN enables you to create multiple VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q. The main advantages of different VLANs over subnet are speed and stability. Since endpoints do not have to resolve IP addresses every time, they tend to be faster. But there’s a significant disadvantage to VLANs: It’s easier to breach multiple partitions if there’s a malicious injection. Without proper network security controls, it is easier to exploit vulnerabilities using malware and ransomware , putting your entire network at risk. Having ACLs (access control lists) can help in such situations. Furthermore, there are issues arising out of physical store requirements. Connecting two segments in VLAN requires you to use routers and IoT. Routers are physical devices that take up space. The more segments you create, the more routers you need to use. Over time, management can become an issue. The bottom line Both subnets and VLANs are network segmentation approaches that improve security and workload management. It’s not a given that you can’t have both. Some companies benefit from the implementation of VLAN and subnets simultaneously. But there are specific times when IT service providers prefer one over the other. Consider your requirements to select the approach that’s right for you. 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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Jeremiah Cornelius, Technical Leader for Alliances and Partners at AlgoSec, explores the security capability native to VMware’s approach... Digital Transformation Intrinsic Transformation: VMware NSX-T and AlgoSec Go Beyond Virtualization Jeremiah Cornelius 2 min read Jeremiah Cornelius 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 7/8/21 Published Jeremiah Cornelius, Technical Leader for Alliances and Partners at AlgoSec, explores the security capability native to VMware’s approach for virtual networking with NSX-T. Intrinsic transformation NSX-T culminates VMware’s decade of development of these technologies, that better align than ever before with AlgoSec’s approach for software automation of micro-segmentation and compliant security operations management. It is the latest iteration of VMware’s approach to networking and security, derived from many years as a platform for operating virtual machines, and managing these as hosted “vApp” workloads. If you’re familiar with the main players in Software Defined Networking, then you may remember that NSX-T shares its origin in the same student research at Stanford University, which also gave rise to several other competing SDN offerings. One thing that differentiated VMware from other players was their strong focus on virtualization over traditional network equipment stacks. This meant in some cases, network connections, data-packets, forwarding, and endpoints all existing in software and no “copper wire” existing anywhere! Knowing about this difference is more than a bit of trivia — it explains how the NSX family was designed with security features built into the architecture, having native capability for software security controls such as firewall segmentation and packet inspection. Described by VMware as “Intrinsic Security,” these are NSX capabilities that first drove the widespread acceptance of practical micro-segmentation in the data center. Since that first introduction of NSX micro-segmentation, a transformation occurred in customer demands, which required an expansion of VMware’s universe to horizons beyond their hypervisor and virtual machines. As a key enabler for this expansion, NSX-T has emerged as a networking and security technology that extends from serverless micro-services and container frameworks to VMs hosted on many cloud architectures located in physical data centers or as tenants in public clouds. The current iteration is called the NSX-T Service-Defined Firewall, which controls access to applications and services along with business-focused policies. Leaders in our segments If you’ve followed this far along, then maybe you’ve recognized several common themes between AlgoSec’s Security Management Suite and VMware’s NSX-T. Among these are security operations management as software configuration, modeling connectivity on business uses versus technology conventions, and transforming security into an enabling function. It’s not a surprise then, to know that our companies are technology partners. In fact, we began our alliance with VMware back in 2015 as the uptake in NSX micro-segmentation began to reveal an increased need for visibility, planning, automation, and reporting — along with requirements for extending policy from NSX objects to attached physical security devices from a variety of vendors. The sophistication and flexibility of NSX enforcement capability were excellently matched by the AlgoSec strengths in identifying risk and maintaining compliance while sustaining a change management record of configurations from our combined workflow automation. Strength to strength Up until now, this is a rosy picture painted, with an emphasis on the upsides of the AlgoSec partnership with VMware NSX-T. In the real world, we find that many of our applications are not-so-well understood as to be ready for micro-segmentation. More often, the teams responsible for the availability and security of these applications are detached from the business intent and value, further making it difficult to assess and therefore address risks. The line between traditional-style infrastructure and modern services isn’t always as clearly defined, either — making the advantages possible by migration and transformation difficult to determine and potentially introducing their own risks. It is in these environments, with multiple technologies, different stakeholders, and operation teams with different scopes, that AlgoSec solves hard problems with better automation tools. Taking advantage of NSX-T means first being faced with multiple deployment types, including public and private clouds as well as on-prem infrastructure, multiple security vendors, unclear existing network flows, and missing associations between business applications and their existing controls. These are visibility issues that AlgoSec resolves by automating the discovery and mapping of business applications , including associated policies across different technologies, and producing visual, graphic analysis that includes risk assessment and impact of changes. This capability for full visibility leads directly to addressing the open issues for risk and compliance. After all, if these present challenges in discovering and identifying risk using existing technology solutions, then there’s a big gap to close on the way to transforming these. Since AlgoSec has addressed the visibility across these, identifying risk becomes uniform and manageable. AlgoSec can lower transformation risk with NSX-T while ensuring that risk and compliance management are maintained on an ongoing basis. Workflow for risk mitigation by NSX-T intrinsic security can be driven by AlgoSec policy automation, without recourse to multiple tools when these mitigations need to cross boundaries to third-party firewalls or cloud security controls. With this integrated policy automation, what were once point-in-time configurations can be enabled for discovery-based updates for internal standards and changes to regulatory mandates. The result of AlgoSec pairing with VMWare NSX-T is a simplified overall security architecture — one that more rapidly responds to emerging risk and requests for changes, accelerates the speed of operations while more closely aligning with business, and ensures both compliant configurations and compliant lifecycle operations. VMware NSX? Ask AlgoSec The AlgoSec integration with VMware NSX-T builds on our years of collaboration with earlier versions of the NSX platform, with a track record of solving the more difficult configuration management problems for leaders of principal industries around the globe. If you want to discover more about what AlgoSec does to enable and enrich our alliance solution with VMware , contact us! AlgoSec works directly with VMware and your trusted technology delivery partners, and we’re glad to share more with you. Schedule a personal demo to see how AlgoSec makes your transformation to VMware Intrinsic Security possible now. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? 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