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1. Application-centric security Many of today’s security discussions focus on compromised credentials, misconfigurations, and malicious... Cloud Security Emerging Tech Trends – 2023 Perspective Ava Chawla 2 min read Ava Chawla Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 11/24/22 Published 1. Application-centric security Many of today’s security discussions focus on compromised credentials, misconfigurations, and malicious or unintentional misuse of resources. Disruptive technologies from Cloud to smart devices and connected networks mean the attack surface is growing. Security conversations are increasingly expanding to include business-critical applications and their dependencies. Organizations are beginning to recognize that a failure to take an application-centric approach to security increases the potential for unidentified, unmitigated security gaps and vulnerabilities. 2. Portable, agile, API & automation driven enterprise architectures Successful business innovation requires the ability to efficiently deploy new applications and make changes without impacting downstream elements. This means fast deployments, optimized use of IT resources, and application segmentation with modular components that can seamlessly communicate. Container security is here to stay Containerization is a popular solution that reduces costs because containers are lightweight and contain no OS. Let's compare this to VMs, like containers, VMs allow the creation of isolated workspaces on a single machine. The OS is part of the VM and will communicate with the host through a hypervisor. With containers, the orchestration tool manages all the communication between the host OS and each container. Aside from the portability benefit of containers, they are also easily managed via APIs, which is ideal for modular, automation-driven enterprise architectures. The growth of containerized applications and automation will continue. Lift and Shift left approach will thrive Many organizations have started digital transformation journeys that include lift and shift migrations to the Cloud. A lift and shift migration enables organizations to move quickly, however, the full benefits of cloud are not realized. Optimized cloud architectures have cloud automation mechanisms deployed such as serverless (i.e – AWS Lamda), auto-scaling, and infrastructure as code (IaC) (i.e – AWS Cloud Formation) services. Enterprises with lift and shift deployments will increasingly prioritize a re-platform and/or modernization of their cloud architectures with a focus on automation. Terraform for IaC is the next step forward With hybrid cloud estates becoming increasingly common, Terraform-based IaC templates will increasingly become the framework of choice for managing and provisioning IT resources through machine-readable definition files. This is because Terraform, is cloud-agnostic, supporting all three major cloud service providers and can be used for on-premises infrastructure enabling a homogenous IaC solution across multi-cloud and on-premises. 3. Smart Connectivity & Predictive Technologies The growth of connected devices and AI/ML has led to a trend toward predictive technologies. Predictive technologies go beyond isolated data analysis to enable intelligent decisions. At the heart of this are smart, connected devices working across networks whose combined data 1. enables intelligent data analytics and 2. provides the means to build the robust labeled data sets required for accurate ML (Machine Learning) algorithms. 4. Accelerated adoption of agentless, multi-cloud security solutions Over 98% of organizations have elements of cloud across their networks. These organizations need robust cloud security but have yet to understand what that means. Most organizations are early in implementing cloud security guardrails and are challenged by the following: Misunderstanding the CSP (Cloud Service Provider) shared responsibility model Lack of visibility across multi-cloud networks Missed cloud misconfigurations Takeaways Cloud security posture management platforms are the current go-to solution for attaining broad compliance and configuration visibility. Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) are in their infancy. CNAPP applies an integrated approach with workload protection and other elements. CNAPP will emerge as the next iteration of must have cloud security platforms. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? 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Securely accelerate digital transformation – A joint VMware AlgoSec webinar VMware AlgoSec Webinar Webinars Securely Accelerate Digital Transformation – A Joint VMware & AlgoSec Webinar This past year was an earthquake. The global pandemic amplified the urgent need for businesses to accelerate digital transformation, at the same time that concerns about security achieved heightened levels of urgency. Digital transformation offers the ability to turn these challenges into opportunities. In this joint session by VMware and AlgoSec, you’ll find out how you can maintain both security and agility throughout your digital business transformation project though the AlgoSec integration with VMware NSX-T. Our experts, Brian Heili from VMware and Jeremiah Cornelius from AlgoSec will show you: How VMware simplifies security deployments with NSX Service-defined Firewall by delivering a fundamentally different, “intrinsic” approach to securing east-west traffic at scale — one that’s built into the hypervisor and available at every host. How to gain complete visibility in NSX and across your entire hybrid network with AlgoSec. How to automatically discover, map and manage application connectivity in VMware NSX. How to assess risk in configuration of all network security policy changes and eliminate error with zero-touch automation. How to ensure continuous compliance, by having AlgoSec monitor and track changes to network security policies, whether on VMware NSX firewalls, traditional firewalls or cloud security control February 17, 2021 Brian Heili Network Security Solution Engineer Jeremiah Cornelius Technical Leader for Alliances and Partners at AlgoSec Relevant resources Tips on How to Create Filtering Policies for VMware NSX Keep Reading Partner Solution Brief: AlgoSec and VMware Read Document Network Security for VMware NSX 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

Product Marketing Manager AlgoSec Cloud Navigating Compliance in the Cloud 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 6/29/25 Published Cloud adoption isn't just soaring; it's practically stratospheric. Businesses of all sizes are leveraging the agility, scalability, and innovation that cloud environments offer. Yet, hand-in-hand with this incredible growth comes an often-overlooked challenge: the increasing complexities of maintaining compliance. Whether your organization grapples with industry-specific regulations like HIPAA for healthcare, PCI DSS for payment processing, SOC 2 for service organizations, or simply adheres to stringent internal governance policies, navigating the ever-shifting landscape of cloud compliance can feel incredibly daunting. It's akin to staring at a giant, knotted ball of spaghetti, unsure where to even begin untangling. But here’s the good news: while it demands attention and a strategic approach, staying compliant in the cloud is far from an impossible feat. This article aims to be your friendly guide through the compliance labyrinth, offering practical insights and key considerations to help you maintain order and assurance in your cloud environments. The foundation: Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model Before you even think about specific regulations, you must grasp the Shared Responsibility Model . This is the bedrock of cloud compliance, and misunderstanding it is a common pitfall that can lead to critical security and compliance gaps. In essence, your cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.) is responsible for the security of the cloud – that means the underlying infrastructure, the physical security of data centers, the global network, and the hypervisors. However, you are responsible for the security in the cloud . This includes your data, your configurations, network traffic protection, identity and access management, and the applications you deploy. Think of it like a house: the cloud provider builds and secures the house (foundation, walls, roof), but you’re responsible for what you put inside it, how you lock the doors and windows, and who you let in. A clear understanding of this division is paramount for effective cloud security and compliance. Simplify to conquer: Centralize your compliance efforts Imagine trying to enforce different rules for different teams using separate playbooks – it's inefficient and riddled with potential for error. The same applies to cloud compliance, especially in multi-cloud environments. Juggling disparate compliance requirements across multiple cloud providers manually is not just time-consuming; it's a recipe for errors, missed deadlines, and a constant state of anxiety. The solution? Aim for a unified, centralized approach to policy enforcement and auditing across your entire multi-cloud footprint. This means establishing consistent security policies and compliance controls that can be applied and monitored seamlessly, regardless of which cloud platform your assets reside on. A unified strategy streamlines management, reduces complexity, and significantly lowers the risk of non-compliance. The power of automation: Your compliance superpower Manual compliance checks are, to put it mildly, an Achilles' heel in today's dynamic cloud environments. They are incredibly time-consuming, prone to human error, and simply cannot keep pace with the continuous changes in cloud configurations and evolving threats. This is where automation becomes your most potent compliance superpower. Leveraging automation for continuous monitoring of configurations, access controls, and network flows ensures ongoing adherence to compliance standards. Automated tools can flag deviations from policies in real-time, identify misconfigurations before they become vulnerabilities, and provide instant insights into your compliance posture. Think of it as having an always-on, hyper-vigilant auditor embedded directly within your cloud infrastructure. It frees up your security teams to focus on more strategic initiatives, rather than endless manual checks. Prove it: Maintain comprehensive audit trails Compliance isn't just about being compliant; it's about proving you're compliant. When an auditor comes knocking – and they will – you need to provide clear, irrefutable, and easily accessible evidence of your compliance posture. This means maintaining comprehensive, immutable audit trails . Ensure that all security events, configuration changes, network access attempts, and policy modifications are meticulously logged and retained. These logs serve as your digital paper trail, demonstrating due diligence and adherence to regulatory requirements. The ability to quickly retrieve specific audit data is critical during assessments, turning what could be a stressful scramble into a smooth, evidence-based conversation. The dynamic duo: Regular review and adaptation Cloud environments are not static. Regulations evolve, new services emerge, and your own business needs change. Therefore, compliance in the cloud is never a "set it and forget it" task. It requires a dynamic approach: regular review and adaptation . Implement a robust process for periodically reviewing your compliance controls. Are they still relevant? Are there new regulations or updates you need to account for? Are your existing controls still effective against emerging threats? Adapt your policies and controls as needed to ensure continuous alignment with both external regulatory demands and your internal security posture. This proactive stance keeps you ahead of potential issues rather than constantly playing catch-up. Simplify Your Journey with the Right Tools Ultimately, staying compliant in the cloud boils down to three core pillars: clear visibility into your cloud environment, consistent and automated policy enforcement, and the demonstrable ability to prove adherence. This is where specialized tools can be invaluable. Solutions like AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise can truly be your trusted co-pilot in this intricate journey. It's designed to help you discover all your cloud assets across multiple providers, proactively identify compliance risks and misconfigurations, and automate policy enforcement. By providing a unified view and control plane, it gives you the confidence that your multi-cloud environment not only meets but also continuously maintains the strictest regulatory requirements. Don't let the complexities of cloud compliance slow your innovation or introduce unnecessary risk. Embrace strategic approaches, leverage automation, and choose the right partners to keep those clouds compliant and your business secure. Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read 2025 in review: What innovations and milestones defined AlgoSec’s transformative year in 2025? AlgoSec Reviews Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Navigating Compliance in the Cloud AlgoSec Cloud Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read Speak to one of our experts Speak to one of our experts Work email* First name* Last name* Company* country* Select country... Short answer* By submitting this form, I accept AlgoSec's privacy policy Schedule a call

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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 this guest blog, Jeff Yager from IT Central Station (soon to be PeerSpot), discusses how actual AlgoSec users have been able to... Security Policy Management Securely accelerating application delivery Jeff Yeger 2 min read Jeff Yeger Short bio about author here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Vitae donec tincidunt elementum quam laoreet duis sit enim. Duis mattis velit sit leo diam. Tags Share this article 11/15/21 Published In this guest blog, Jeff Yager from IT Central Station (soon to be PeerSpot), discusses how actual AlgoSec users have been able to securely accelerate their app delivery. These days, it is more important than ever for business owners, application owners, and information security professionals to speak the same language. That way, their organizations can deliver business applications more rapidly while achieving a heightened security posture. AlgoSec’s patented platform enables the world’s most complex organizations to gain visibility and process changes at zero-touch across the hybrid network. IT Central Station members discussed these benefits of AlgoSec , along with related issues, in their reviews on the site. Application Visibility AlgoSec allows users to discover, identify, map, and analyze business applications and security policies across their entire networks. For instance, Jacob S., an IT security analyst at a retailer, reported that the overall visibility that AlgoSec gives into his network security policies is high. He said, “It’s very clever in the logic it uses to provide insights, especially into risks and cleanup tasks . It’s very valuable. It saved a lot of hours on the cleanup tasks for sure. It has saved us days to weeks.” “AlgoSec absolutely provides us with full visibility into the risk involved in firewall change requests,” said Aaron Z. a senior network and security administrator at an insurance company that deals with patient health information that must be kept secure. He added, “There is a risk analysis piece of it that allows us to go in and run that risk analysis against it, figuring out what rules we need to be able to change, then make our environment a little more secure. This is incredibly important for compliance and security of our clients .” Also impressed with AlgoSec’s overall visibility into network security policies was Christopher W., a vice president – head of information security at a financial services firm, who said, “ What AlgoSec does is give me the ability to see everything about the firewall : its rules, configurations and usage patterns.” AlgoSec gives his team all the visibility they need to make sure they can keep the firewall tight. As he put it, “There is no perimeter anymore. We have to be very careful what we are letting in and out, and Firewall Analyzer helps us to do that.” For a cyber security architect at a tech services company, the platform helps him gain visibility into application connectivity flows. He remarked, “We have Splunk, so we need a firewall/security expert view on top of it. AlgoSec gives us that information and it’s a valuable contributor to our security environment.” Application Changes and Requesting Connectivity AlgoSec accelerates application delivery and security policy changes with intelligent application connectivity and change automation. A case in point is Vitas S., a lead infrastructure engineer at a financial services firm who appreciates the full visibility into the risk involved in firewall change requests. He said, “[AlgoSec] definitely allows us to drill down to the level where we can see the actual policy rule that’s affecting the risk ratings. If there are any changes in ratings, it’ll show you exactly how to determine what’s changed in the network that will affect it. It’s been very clear and intuitive.” A senior technical analyst at a maritime company has been equally pleased with the full visibility. He explained, “That feature is important to us because we’re a heavily risk-averse organization when it comes to IT control and changes. It allows us to verify, for the most part, that the controls that IT security is putting in place are being maintained and tracked at the security boundaries .” A financial services firm with more than 10 cluster firewalls deployed AlgoSec to check the compliance status of their devices and reduce the number of rules in each of the policies. According to Mustafa K. their network security engineer, “Now, we can easily track the changes in policies. With every change, AlgoSec automatically sends an email to the IT audit team. It increases our visibility of changes in every policy .” Speed and Automation The AlgoSec platform automates application connectivity and security policy across a hybrid network so clients can move quickly and stay secure. For Ilya K., a deputy information security department director at a computer software company, utilizing AlgoSec translates into an increase in security and accuracy of firewall rules. He said, “ AlgoSec ASMS brings a holistic view of network firewall policy and automates firewall security management in very large-sized environments. Additionally, it speeds up the changes in firewall rules with a vendor-agnostic approach.” “The user receives the information if his request is within the policies and can continue the request,” said Paulo A., a senior information technology security analyst at an integrator. He then noted, “Or, if it is denied, the applicant must adjust their request to stay within the policies. The time spent for this without AlgoSec is up to one week, whereas with AlgoSec, in a maximum of 15 minutes we have the request analyzed .” The results of this capability include greater security, a faster request process and the ability to automate the implementation of rules. Srdjan, a senior technical and integration designer at a large retailer, concurred when he said, “ By automating some parts of the work, business pressure is reduced since we now deliver much faster . I received feedback from our security department that their FCR approval process is now much easier. The network team is also now able to process FCRs much faster and with more accuracy.” To learn more about what IT Central Station members think about AlgoSec, visit https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/algosec-reviews Schedule a demo Related Articles Q1 at AlgoSec: What innovations and milestones defined our start to 2026? 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