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- State of Ransomware: Caught between perception and reality | AlgoSec
Learn best practices to secure your cloud environment and deliver applications securely Webinars State of Ransomware: Caught between perception and reality Ransomware continues to be a major problem—and the problem is only getting worse. An exclusive ExtraHop 2022 survey conducted with over 500 security and IT decision makers provided some sobering responses: 85% of those surveyed reported suffering at least one ransomware attack while an alarming 74% have experienced multiple attacks. Yet most IT decision makers (77%) are confident in their ability to prevent or mitigate all cybersecurity threats, including ransomware. In this webinar, we take an in-depth look into the implications of this alarming trend and provide a turnkey strategy that organizations can implement today to safeguard their most critical data stored in their business applications and increase their level of ransomware preparedness. Join us for: * In-depth analysis of infamous ransomware attacks * Ways to identify and remediate vulnerabilities at the application level * A practical application centric approach that can support your pre-existing security measures * Mitigation measures to consider at the onset of your next ransomware attack * Ransomware future trends predictions January 24, 2023 Eric Jeffery Regional Sales Engineer Relevant resources Reducing risk of ransomware attacks - back to basics Keep Reading Fighting Ransomware - CTO Roundtable Insights 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
- AlgoSec | 5 mindset shifts security teams must adopt to master multi-cloud security
Level Up Your Security Game: Time for a Mindset Reset! Hey everyone, and welcome! If you're involved in keeping your organization safe online these days, you're in the right place. For years, security felt like building a super strong castle with thick walls and a deep moat, hoping the bad guys would just stay outside. But let's be real, in our multi-cloud world, that castle is starting to look a little... outdated. Think about it: your apps and data aren't neatly tucked away in one place... 5 mindset shifts security teams must adopt to master multi-cloud security Iris Stein 2 min read Iris Stein Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 4/10/25 Published Level Up Your Security Game: Time for a Mindset Reset! Hey everyone, and welcome! If you're involved in keeping your organization safe online these days, you're in the right place. For years, security felt like building a super strong castle with thick walls and a deep moat, hoping the bad guys would just stay outside. But let's be real, in our multi-cloud world, that castle is starting to look a little... outdated. Think about it: your apps and data aren't neatly tucked away in one place anymore. They're bouncing around on AWS, Azure, GCP, all sorts of platforms – practically everywhere! Trying to handle that with old-school security is like trying to catch smoke with a fishing net. Not gonna work, right? That's why we're chatting today. Gal Yosef, Head of Product Management in the U.S., gets it. He's helped us dive into some crucial mindset shifts – basically, new ways of thinking – that are essential for navigating the craziness of modern security. We gotta ditch the old ways and get ready to be more agile, work together better, and ultimately, be way more effective. Mindset Shift #1: From "Our Stuff is Safe Inside This Box" to "Trust Nothing, Verify Everything" Remember the good old days? We built a perimeter – firewalls, VPNs – thinking that everything inside was safe and sound (danger!). Security was all about guarding that edge. The Problem: Well, guess what? That world is gone! Multi-cloud environments have totally shattered that perimeter. Trying to just secure the network edge leaves your real treasures – your applications, users, and data – vulnerable as they roam across different clouds. It's like locking the front door but leaving all the windows wide open! The New Way: Distributed Trust. Security needs to follow your assets, wherever they go. Instead of just focusing on the infrastructure (the pipes and wires), we need to embrace Zero-Trust principles . Think of it like this: never assume anyone or anything is trustworthy, even if they're "inside." We need identity-based, adaptive security policies that constantly validate trust, rather than just assuming it based on location. Security becomes built into applications and workloads, not just bolted onto the network. Think of it this way: Instead of one big, guarded gate, you have individual, smart locks on every valuable asset. You're constantly checking who's accessing what, no matter where they are. It's like having a personal bodyguard for each of your important things, always making sure they have the right ID. Mindset Shift #2: From "My Team Handles Network Security, Their Team Handles Cloud Security" to "Let's All Be Security Buddies!" Ever feel like your network security team speaks a different language than your cloud security team? You're not alone! Traditionally, these have been separate worlds, with network teams focused on firewalls and cloud teams on security groups. The Problem: These separate silos are a recipe for confusion and fragmented security policies. Attackers? They love this! It's like having cracks in your armor. They aren't always going to bash down the front door; they're often slipping through the gaps created by this lack of communication. The New Way: Cross-functional collaboration. We need to tear down those walls! Network and cloud security teams need to work together, speaking a shared security language. Unified visibility and consistent policies across all your environments are key. Think of it like a superhero team – everyone has their own skills, but they work together seamlessly to fight the bad guys. Regular communication, shared tools, and a common understanding of the risks are crucial. Mindset Shift #3: From "Reacting When Something Breaks" to "Always Watching and Fixing Things Before They Do" Remember the old days of waiting for an alert to pop up saying something was wrong? That's like waiting for your car to break down before you even think about checking the oil. Not the smartest move, right? The Problem: In the fast-paced world of the cloud, waiting for things to go wrong is a recipe for disaster. Attacks can happen super quickly, and by the time you react, the damage might already be done. Plus, manually checking everything all the time? Forget about it – it's just not scalable when you've got stuff spread across multiple clouds. The New Way: Continuous & Automated Enforcement. We need to shift to a mindset of constant monitoring and automated security actions. Think of it like having a security system that's always on, always learning, and can automatically respond to threats in real-time. This means using tools and processes that continuously check for vulnerabilities, enforce security policies automatically, and even predict potential problems before they happen. It's like having a proactive security guard who not only watches for trouble but can also automatically lock doors and sound alarms the moment something looks fishy. Mindset Shift #4: From "Locking Everything Down Tight" to "Finding the Right Balance with Flexible Rules" We used to think the best security was the strictest security – lock everything down, say "no" to everything. But let's be honest, that can make it super hard for people to actually do their jobs! It's like putting so many locks on a door that nobody can actually get through it. The Problem: Overly restrictive security can stifle innovation and slow things down. Developers can get frustrated, and the business can't move as quickly as it needs to. Plus, sometimes those super strict rules can even create workarounds that actually make things less secure in the long run. The New Way: Flexible Guardrails. We need to move towards security that provides clear boundaries (the "guardrails") but also allows for agility and flexibility. Think of it like setting clear traffic laws – you know what's allowed and what's not, but you can still drive where you need to go. This means defining security policies that are adaptable to different cloud environments and business needs. It's about enabling secure innovation, not blocking it. We need to find that sweet spot where security empowers the business instead of hindering it. Mindset Shift #5: From "Security is a Cost Center" to "Security is a Business Enabler" Sometimes, security gets seen as just an expense, something we have to do but doesn't really add value. It's like thinking of insurance as just another bill. The Problem: When security is viewed as just a cost, it often gets underfunded or seen as a roadblock. This can lead to cutting corners and ultimately increasing risk. It's like trying to save money by neglecting the brakes on your car – it might seem cheaper in the short term, but it can have disastrous consequences later. The New Way: Security as a Business Enabler. We need to flip this thinking! Strong security isn't just about preventing bad things from happening; it's about building trust with customers, enabling new business opportunities, and ensuring the long-term resilience of the organization. Think of it like a strong foundation for a building – without it, you can't build anything lasting. By building security into our processes and products from the start, we can actually accelerate innovation and gain a competitive advantage. It's about showing our customers that we take their data seriously and that they can trust us. Wrapping Up: Moving to a multi-cloud world is exciting, but it definitely throws some curveballs at how we think about security. By adopting these five new mindsets, we can ditch the outdated castle mentality and build a more agile, collaborative, and ultimately more secure future for our organizations. It's not about being perfect overnight, but about starting to shift our thinking and embracing these new approaches. So, let's level up our security game together! 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
- SaaS SLA - AlgoSec
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- AlgoSec | Introducing AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise: Your Comprehensive App-First Cloud Security Solution
Is it getting harder and harder to keep track of all your cloud assets? You're not alone. In today's dynamic world of hybrid and... Cloud Security Introducing AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise: Your Comprehensive App-First Cloud Security Solution Iris Stein 2 min read Iris Stein 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 1/27/25 Published Is it getting harder and harder to keep track of all your cloud assets? You're not alone. In today's dynamic world of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, maintaining clear visibility of your IT infrastructure has never been more complex. 82% of organizations report that lack of visibility is a major factor in cloud security breaches. Traditional tools often fall short, leaving potential security vulnerabilities exposed and your business at risk. But there's good news! Introducing AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise (ACE) , a game-changer for managing and securing your on-premises and cloud networks. ACE provides the visibility, automation, and control you need to protect your business, no matter where your applications reside. What is AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise? AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise (ACE) is a comprehensive application-centric security solution built for the modern cloud enterprise. It empowers organizations to gain complete visibility, enforce consistent policies, and accelerate application delivery across cloud and on-premises environments. AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise (ACE) is the latest addition to AlgoSec's Horizon Platform, a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to protect your applications and data. By integrating ACE into the Horizon Platform, AlgoSec offers a unified approach to securing your entire IT infrastructure, from on-premises to multi-cloud environments. For existing AlgoSec customers: ACE seamlessly integrates with your current AlgoSec deployments, extending your security posture to encompass the dynamic world of cloud and containers. For new AlgoSec customers: ACE provides a unified solution to manage security across your entire cloud estate, simplifying operations and reducing risk. Key Features and Capabilities ACE is packed with powerful features to help you take control of your application security: Deep application visibility: ACE discovers and maps all your applications and their components, providing a comprehensive view of your application landscape. You gain insights into application dependencies, vulnerabilities, and risks, enabling you to identify and address security gaps proactively. Unified security policy management: Define and enforce consistent security policies across all your environments, from the cloud to on-premises. This ensures uniform protection for all your applications and simplifies security management. Automated security and compliance: Automate critical security tasks, such as vulnerability assessment, compliance monitoring, and security change management. This reduces the risk of human error and frees up your security team to focus on more strategic initiatives. Organizations using automation in their security operations report a 25% reduction in security incidents . Streamlined change management: Accelerate application delivery with automated security workflows. ACE simplifies change management processes, ensuring that security keeps pace with the speed of your business. Maintain a full audit trail of all changes for complete compliance and accountability. Detect and prevent risks across the supply chain and CI/CD pipelines: Identify vulnerabilities in applications and block malicious containerized workloads from compromising business-critical production environments. Addressing Customer Pain Points ACE is designed to solve the real-world challenges faced by security teams today: Reduce application risk: Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and security threats to your applications. Accelerate application delivery: Streamline security processes and automate change management to speed up deployments. Ensure application compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards with automated compliance monitoring and reporting. Gain complete visibility: Understand your application landscape and identify potential security risks. Simplify application security management: Manage security policies and controls from a single, unified pane of glass. Prevent vulnerabilities from moving to production Ready to take your application security to the next level? Visit the AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise product page to learn more. Download our datasheet, request a personalized demo, or sign up for a free trial to experience the power of ACE for yourself. We're confident that ACE will revolutionize the way you secure your applications in the cloud. Contact us today to get started! 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 | Avoid the Traps: What You Need to Know About PCI Requirement 1 (Part 3)
So we’ve made it to the last part of our blog series on PCI 3.0 Requirement 1. The first two posts covered Requirement 1.1... Auditing and Compliance Avoid the Traps: What You Need to Know About PCI Requirement 1 (Part 3) Matthew Pascucci 2 min read Matthew Pascucci Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 9/9/14 Published So we’ve made it to the last part of our blog series on PCI 3.0 Requirement 1. The first two posts covered Requirement 1.1 (appropriate firewall and router configurations) and 1.2 (restrict connections between untrusted networks and any system components in the cardholder data environment) and in this final post we’ll discuss key requirements of Requirements 1.3 -1.5 and I’ll again give you my insight to help you understand the implications of these requirements and how to comply with them. Implement a DMZ to limit inbound traffic to only system components that provide authorized publicly accessible services, protocols, and ports (1.3.1.): The DMZ is used to publish services such as HTTP and HTTPS to the internet and allow external entities to access these services. But the key point here is that you don’t need to open every port on the DMZ. This requirement verifies that a company has a DMZ implemented and that inbound activity is limited to only the required protocols and ports. Limit inbound Internet traffic to IP addresses within the DMZ (1.3.2): This is a similar requirement to 1.3.1, however instead of looking for protocols, the requirement focuses on the IPs that the protocol is able to access. In this case, just because you might need HTTP open to a web server, doesn’t mean that all systems should have external port 80 open to inbound traffic. Do not allow any direct connections inbound or outbound for traffic between the Internet and the cardholder data environment (1.3.3): This requirement verifies that there isn’t unfiltered access, either going into the CDE or leaving it, which means that all traffic that traverses this network must pass through a firewall. All unwanted traffic should be blocked and all allowed traffic should be permitted based on an explicit source/destination/protocol. There should never be a time that someone can enter or leave the CDE without first being inspected by a firewall of some type. Implement anti-spoofing measures to detect and block forged source IP addresses from entering the network (1.3.4): In an attempt to bypass your firewall, cyber attackers will try and spoof packets using the internal IP range of your network to make it look like the request originated internally. Enabling the IP spoofing feature on your firewall will help prevent these types of attacks. Do not allow unauthorized outbound traffic from the cardholder data environment to the Internet (1.3.5): Similar to 1.3.3, this requirement assumes that you don’t have direct outbound access to the internet without a firewall. However in the event that a system has filtered egress access to the internet the QSA will want to understand why this access is needed, and whether there are controls in place to ensure that sensitive data cannot be transmitted outbound. Implement stateful inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering (1.3.6): If you’re running a modern firewall this feature is most likely already configured by default. With stateful inspection, the firewall maintains a state table which includes all the connections that traverse the firewall, and it knows if there’s a valid response from the current connection. It is used to stop attackers from trying to trick a firewall into initiating a request that didn’t previously exist. Place system components that store cardholder data (such as a database) in an internal network zone, segregated from the DMZ and other untrusted networks (1.3.7): Attackers are looking for your card holder database. Therefore, it shouldn’t be stored within the DMZ. The DMZ should be considered an untrusted network and segregated from the rest of the network. By having the database on the internal network provides another layer of protection against unwanted access. [Also see my suggestions for designing and securing you DMZ in my previous blog series: The Ideal Network Security Perimeter Design: Examining the DMZ Do not disclose private IP addresses and routing information to unauthorized parties (1.3.8): There should be methods in place to prevent your internal IP address scheme from being leaked outside your company. Attackers are looking for any information on how to breach your network, and giving them your internal address scheme is just one less thing they need to learn. You can stop this by using NAT, proxy servers, etc. to limit what can be seen from the outside. Install personal firewall software on any mobile and/or employee-owned devices that connect to the Internet when outside the network (for example, laptops used by employees), and which are also used to access the network (1.4): Mobile devices, such as laptops, that can connect to both the internal network and externally, should have a personal firewall configured with rules that prevent malicious software or attackers from communicating with the device. These firewalls need to be configured so that their rulebase can never be stopped or changed by anyone other than an administrator. Ensure that security policies and operational procedures for managing firewalls are documented, in use, and known to all affected parties (1.5): There needs to be a unified policy regarding firewall maintenance including how maintenance procedures are performed, who has access to the firewall and when maintenance is scheduled. Well, that’s it! Hopefully, my posts have given you a better insight into what is actually required in Requirement 1 and what you need to do to comply with it. 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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- Enhancing Zero Trust WP - AlgoSec
Enhancing Zero Trust WP Download PDF Download PDF Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title 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
- Money-Back Guarantee | AlgoSec
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 WITHOUT an Evaluation 60 Days 90 Days 120 Days Product Purchased AFTER an Evaluation 30 Days 45 Days 60 Days Contact sales At AlgoSec, Customer Satisfaction Starts at the Top Yuval Baron Chairman and CEO “When AlgoSec was only 2 years old we initiated the industry’s only money back guarantee. Nowadays, we have over 2,300 customers and the AlgoSec team still shares the same desire and passion to make sure they are all happy.” Contact sales Work email* First name* Last name* Company* country* Select country... Short answer* By submitting this form, I accept AlgoSec's privacy policy Continue
- Fortinet algosec security management suite - AlgoSec
Fortinet algosec security management suite Download PDF Download PDF Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title 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
- 5 power tips to keep your network secure in 2021 | AlgoSec
Discover five essential tips for securing your network in 2021 with Algosec's network security experts. Webinars 5 power tips to keep your network secure in 2021 No one could have predicted how unpredictable 2020 would be, so we’re here to help you get prepared for whatever is in store in 2021. No matter what happens in the upcoming year – there are five things you can do now to keep your network secure in 2021. Join network security experts Jade Kahn and Asher Benbenisty, and learn how to: Never fly blind: Ensure visibility across your entire hybrid network Do more with less: Accelerate digital transformation & avoid misconfigurations with automation Stay continuously compliant Fight ransomware with micro-segmentation Accelerate in the cloud January 13, 2021 Jade Kahn CMO Asher Benbenisty Director of product marketing Relevant resources 5 Network Security Management Predictions for 2020 Watch Video 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






