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Learn about firewall rule automation and change management to streamline processes, reduce human error, and enhance network security with effective change controls. Firewall rule automation & change management explained Overview In today’s IT environment, the only constant is change. Not only is change rampant, but it often occurs at breakneck speed. Rapid business growth from mergers and acquisitions, development of new and de-commissioning of old applications, new users, micro-segmentation, cloud migrations and more make for a dynamic environment that poses new security challenges all the time. Schedule a Demo Introduction In today’s IT environment, the only constant is change. Not only is change rampant, but it often occurs at breakneck speed. For a variety of reasons – rapid business growth from mergers and acquisitions, development of new applications, de-commissioning of old applications, new users, evolving networks and evolving cyberthreats – business needs change and, as they do, so must security policies. But change comes with challenges, often leading to major headaches for IT operations and security teams. The headaches sometimes develop into huge business problems: Manual workflows and change management processes are time-consuming and impede IT from keeping up with the necessary business agility Improper management of even minor changes can lead to serious business risks as benign as blockage of legitimate traffic all the way to putting the entire network offline Some organizations have grown so wary of change control and its potential negative impact that they resort to network freezes during peak business times rather than attempt to implement an urgent change in their network security policies. AlgoSec has another point of view. We want to help you embrace change through process improvement, identifying areas where automation and actionable intelligence can simultaneously enhance security and business agility – without the headaches. Herein, you will learn the secrets of how to elevate your firewall change management from manual labor-intensive work to a fully automated change management process. Schedule a Demo Why is it so hard to make changes to network policies? Placing a sticky note on your firewall administrator’s desk and expecting the change request to be performed pronto does not constitute a formal policy. Yet, shockingly, this is common practice. A formal change request process is in order. Such a process dictates clearly defined and documented steps for how a change request is to be handled, by whom, how it is addressed within a specified SLA, and more. Using IT ticketing systems Popular IT ticketing systems, like ServiceNow and Remedy, are a good place to manage your firewall change requests. However, these system are built for tracking general requests and were never designed for handling complex requests such as opening the network flow from server A to server B or revising user groups. Informal change processes Having a policy state “this is what we must do” is a start, but without a formal set of steps for carrying out and enforcing that policy, you still have a long way to go in terms of smoothing out your change processes. In fact, the majority of challenges for managing network security devices include: Time-consuming manual processes Poor change-management processes Error-prone processes Firewall change management requires detailed and concise steps that everyone understands and follows. Exceptions must be approved and documented, continuously improving the process over time. Communication breakdown Network security and operations staff work in separate silos. Their goals, and even their languages, are different. Working in silos is a clear recipe for trouble. It is a major contributor to out-of-band (unexpected) changes which are notorious for resulting in “out-of-service.” In many large companies, routine IT operational and administrative tasks may be handled by a team other than the one that handles security and risk-related tasks. Although both teams work toward the same goal – smooth operation of the digital side of the business – decisions and actions made by one team may lead to problems for the other. Sometimes, these situations are alleviated in a rush with the good intention of dealing with security issues “later.” But this crucial “later” never arrives and the network remains open to breaches. In fact, according to a large-scale survey of our own customers, out-of-process firewall changes resulted in system outages for a majority of them. In addition, our customers pointed out that out-of-process changes have caused them exposure to data breaches and costly audit failures. How will you know if it’s broken? It’s imperative to know what the business is up against from the perspective of threats and vulnerabilities. What’s often overlooked, however, is the no-less-devastating impact of poorly managed firewall changes. Without carefully analyzing how even the most minor firewall changes are going to impact the network environment, businesses can suffer dramatic problems. Without thoughtful analysis, they might not know: What does the change do to vital visibility across the network? Which applications and connections are broken by this change? Which new security vulnerabilities are introduced? How will performance be affected? A lot of money and effort is put into keeping the bad guys out, while forgetting that “we have seen the enemy and he is us.” Network complexity is a security killer Renowned security expert, Bruce Schneier, has stated, “Complexity is the worst enemy of security.” The sheer complexity of any given network can lead to a lot of mistakes, especially when it comes to multiple firewalls with complex rule sets. Simplifying the firewall environment and management processes is necessary for good management. Did you know? Up to 30 percent of implemented rule changes in large firewall infrastructures are unnecessary because the firewalls are already allowing the requested traffic! Under time pressure, firewall administrators often create more rules which turn out to be redundant given already-existing rules. This wastes valuable time and makes the firewalls even harder to manage. Schedule a Demo Mind the gap? Not if you want a good change management process The introduction of new things opens up security gaps. New hires, software patches, upgrades and network updates all increase risk exposure. The situation is further complicated in larger organizations which may have a mixed security estate comprising traditional, next-generation and virtualized firewalls from multiple vendors across clouds and on-premise data centers, all with hundreds of policies and thousands of rules. Who can keep track of it all? What about unexpected, quick-fixes that enable access to certain resources or capabilities? In many cases, a fix is made in a rush (after all, who wants a C-level exec breathing down their neck because he wants to access the network from his new tablet RIGHT NOW?) without sufficient consideration of whether that change is allowable under current security policies, or if it introduces new exposures. Sure, you can’t predict when users will make change requests, but you can certainly prepare the process for handling these requests whenever they arise. Bringing both IT operations and security teams together to prepare game plans for these situations – and for other ‘knowns’ such as network upgrades, change freezes, and audits – helps to minimize the risk of security gaps. What’s more, there are solutions that automate day-to-day firewall management tasks and link these changes and procedures so that they are recorded as part of the change management plan. In fact, automated technologies can help bridge the gap between change management processes and what’s really taking place. They enhance accuracy, by removing people from the equation to a very large degree. For example, a sophisticated firewall and topology-aware workflow system that is able to identify redundant and unneeded change requests can increase the productivity of the IT staff. IT operations and security groups are ultimately responsible for making sure that systems are functioning properly so that business goals are continuously met. However, these teams approach business continuity from different perspectives. The security department’s number one goal is to protect the business and its data whereas the IT operations team is focused on keeping systems up and running. It is natural for these two teams to clash. However, oftentimes, IT operations and security teams align their perspectives because both have a crucial ownership stake. The business has to keep running AND it has to be secure. But this kind of alignment of interests is easier said than done. To achieve the alignment, organizations must re- examine current IT and security processes. Let’s have a look at some examples of what happens when alignment is not performed. Schedule a Demo Real-life examples of good changes gone bad Example 1 A classic lack of communication between the IT operations and security groups put XYZ Corporation at risk. An IT department administrator, who was trying to be helpful, took the initiative to set up (on his own, with no security involvement or documentation) an FTP share for a user who needed to upload files in a hurry. By making this off-the-cuff change, the IT admin quickly addressed the client’s request and the files were uploaded. However, the FTP account lingered unsecured well beyond its effective “use by” date. By the next day, the security team noticed larger spikes of inbound traffic to the server from this very FTP account. Hackers abound. The FTP site had been compromised and was being exploited to host pirated movies. Example 2 A core provider of e-commerce services to businesses in the U.S. suffered a horrible fate due to a simple, but poorly managed, firewall change. One day, all e-commerce transactions in and out of its network ceased and the entire business was taken offline for several hours. The costs were astronomical. What happened? An out-of-band (and untested) change to a core firewall broke the communication between the e-commerce application and the internet. Business activity ground to a halt. Executive management got involved and the responsible IT staff members were reprimanded. Hundreds of thousands of dollars later, the root cause of the outage was uncovered: IT staff, oblivious to the consequences, chose not to test their firewall changes, bypassing their “burdensome” ITIL-based change management procedures. Tips from your own peers Taken from The Big Collection of Firewall Management Tips Document, document, document … And when in doubt, document some more! “It is especially critical for people to document the rules they add or change so that other administrators know the purpose of each rule and whom to contact about it. Good documentation can make troubleshooting easy. It reduces the risk of service disruptions that inadvertently occur when an administrator deletes or changes a rule they do not understand.” – Todd, InfoSec Architect, United States “Keep a historical change log of your firewall policy so you can return to safe harbor in case something goes wrong. A proper change log should include the reason for the change, the requester and approval records.” – Pedro Cunha, Engineer, Oni, Portugal Schedule a Demo Taking the fire drill out of firewall changes Automation is the key. It helps staff disengage from firefighting and bouncing reactively between incidents. It helps them gain control. The right automation solution can help teams track down potential traffic or connectivity issues and highlight areas of risk. Administrators can get a handle on the current status of policy compliance across mixed estates of traditional, next-generation and virtualized firewalls as well as hybrid on-prem and cloud estates. The solution can also automatically pinpoint the devices that may require changes and show how to create and implement those changes in the most secure way. Automation not only makes firewall change management easier and more predictable across large estates and multiple teams, but also frees staff to handle more strategic security and compliance tasks. Let the solution handle the heavy lifting and free up the staff for other things. To ensure a proper balance between business continuity and security, look for a firewall policy management solution that: Measures every step of the change workflow so you can easily demonstrate that SLAs are being met Identifies potential bottlenecks and risks BEFORE changes are made Pinpoints change requests that require special attention Tips from your peers Taken from The Big Collection of Firewall Management Tips “Perform reconciliation between change requests and actual performed changes. Looking at the unaccounted changes will always surprise you. Ensuring every change is accounted for will greatly simplify your next audit and help in day-to-day troubleshooting.” – Ron, Manager, Australia “Have a workflow process for implementing a security rule from the user requesting change, through the approval process and implementation.” – Gordy, Senior Network Engineer, United States Schedule a Demo 10 steps to automating and standardizing the firewall change-management process Here is the secret to getting network security policy change management right. Once a request is made, a change-request process should include the following steps: Clarify the change request and determine the dependencies. Obtain all relevant information in the change request form (i.e., who is requesting the change and why). Get proper authorization for the change, matching it to specific devices and prioritizing it. Make sure you understand the dependencies and the impact on business applications, other devices and systems, etc. This usually involves multiple stakeholders from different teams. Validate that the change is necessary. AlgoSec research has found that up to 30% of changes are unnecessary. Weeding out redundant work can significantly improve IT operations and business agility. Perform a risk assessment. Before approving the change, thoroughly test it and analyze the results so as not to unintentionally open up the proverbial can of worms. Does the proposed change create a new risk in the security policy? You need to know this for certain BEFORE making the change. Plan the change. Assign resources, create and test your back-out plans, and schedule the change. Part of a good change plan involves having a backup plan in case a change goes unexpectedly wrong. This is also a good place in the process to ensure that everything is properly documented for troubleshooting or recertification purposes. Execute the change. Backup existing configurations, prepare target device(s) and notify appropriate workgroups of any planned outage and perform the actual change. Verify correct execution to avoid outages. Test the change, including affected systems and network traffic patterns. Audit and govern the change process. Review the executed change and any lessons learned. Having a non-operations-related group conduct the audit provides the necessary separation of duties and ensures a documented audit trail for every change. Measure SLAs. Establish new performance metrics and obtain a baseline measurement. Recertify policies. While not necessary for every rule change, part of your change management process should include a review and recertification of policies at an interval that you define (e.g., once a year). Oftentimes, rules are temporary – needed only for a certain period of time – but they are left in place beyond their active date. This step forces you to review why policies are in place, enabling you to improve documentation and to remove or tweak rules to align with the business. In some cases (e.g., data breach) a change to a firewall rule set must be made immediately, where, even with all the automation in the world, there is no time to go through the 10 steps. To address this type of situation, an emergency process should be defined and documented. Schedule a Demo Key capabiities to look for in a firewall change management solution Your workflow system must be firewall- and network-aware. This allows the system to gather the proper intelligence by pulling the configuration information from the firewalls to understand the current policies. Ultimately, this reduces the time it takes to complete many of the steps within the change process. In contrast, a general change management system will not have this integration and thus will provide no domain-specific expertise when it comes to making firewall rule changes. Your solution must support all of the firewalls and routers used within your organization. With the evolution of next-generation firewalls and new cloud devices, you should also consider how your plans fit into your firewall change-management decisions. In larger organizations, there are typically many firewalls from different vendors. If your solution cannot support all the devices in the environment (current and future), then this isn’t the solution for you! Your solution must be topology-aware. The solution must:Understand how the network is laid out Comprehend how the devices fit and interact Provide the necessary visibility of how traffic is flowing through the network Your solution must integrate with the existing general change management systems. This is important so that you can maximize the return on previously made investments. You don’t want to undergo a massive retraining on processes and systems simply because you have introduced a new solution. This integration allows users to continue using their familiar systems, but with the added intelligence from having that firewall-aware visibility and understanding that the new solution delivers. Your solution must provide out-of-the-box change workflows to streamline change-management processes as well as be highly customizable since no two organizations’ network and change processes are exactly the same. Key workflow capabilities to look for in a solution:Provide out-of-the-box change workflows to help you quickly tackle common change-request scenarios Offer the ability to tailor the change process to your unique business needs by: Creating request templates that define the information required to start a change process and pre-populate information where possible Enabling parallel approval steps within the workflow — ideal when multiple approvals are required to process a change Influencing the workflow according to dynamic information obtained during ticket processing (e.g., risk level, affected firewalls, urgency, ) Ensuring accountability and increasing corporate governance with logic that routes change requests to specific roles throughout the workflow Identify which firewalls and rules block requested traffic Detect and filter unneeded/redundant requests for traffic that is already permitted Provide “what-if” risk-analysis to ensure compliance with regulations and policies Automatically produce detailed work orders, indicating which new or existing rules to add or edit and which objects to create or reuse Prevent unauthorized changes by automatically matching detected policy changes with request tickets and reporting on mismatches Ensure that change requests have actually been implemented on the network, preventing premature closing of tickets Schedule a Demo Out-of-the-box workflow examples The best solutions allow for: Adding new rules via a wizard-driven request process and flow that includes impact analysis, change validation and audit Changing rules and objects by easily defining the requests for creation, modification and deletion, and identifying rules affected by suggested object modifications for best impact analysis Removing rules by automatically retrieving a list of change requests related to the rule-removal request, notifying all requestors of the impending change, managing the approval process, documenting and validating removal Recertifying rules by automatically presenting all tickets with deadlines to the responsible party for recertification or rejection and maintaining a full audit trail with actionable reporting Quantifying the ROI on firewall change-control automation Schedule a Demo Cut your costs Manual firewall change management is a time-consuming and error-prone process. Consider a typical change order that requires a total of four hours of work by several team members during the change lifecycle, including communication, validation, risk assessment, planning and design, execution, verification, documentation, auditing and measurement. Based on these assumptions, AlgoSec customers have reported significant cost savings (as much as 60%) achieved through: Reduction of 50% in processing time using automation Elimination of 30% of unnecessary changes Elimination of 8% of changes that are reopened due to incorrect implementation Schedule a Demo Summary While change management is complex stuff, the decision for your business is actually simple. You can continue to slowly chug along with manual change management processes that drain your IT resources and impede agility. Or you can accelerate your processes with an automated network change- management workflow solution that aligns the different stakeholders involved in the process (network operations, network security, compliance, business owners, etc.) and helps the business run more smoothly. Think of your change process as a key component of the engine of an expensive car (in this case, your organization). Would you drive your car at high speed if you didn’t have tested, dependable brakes or a steering wheel? Hopefully, the answer is no! The brakes and steering wheel are analogous to change controls and processes. Rather than slowing you down, they actually make you go faster, securely! Power steering and power brakes (in this case, firewall-aware integration and automation) help you zoom to success. Let's start your journey to our business-centric network Schedule a Demo Select a size Overview Introduction Why is it so hard to make changes to network policies? Mind the gap? Not if you want a good change management process Real-life examples of good changes gone bad Taking the fire drill out of firewall changes 10 steps to automating and standardizing the firewall change-management process Key capabiities to look for in a firewall change management solution Out-of-the-box workflow examples Cut your costs Summary Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network

Efficiently manage network security policies with AlgoSec’s solution to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and streamline operations across your hybrid IT environment. Network security policy management software (NSPM) What is network security policy management? Network security policy management is the process of creating, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to protect an organization’s network and data against unauthorized access, use, disclosure and disruption, modification or destruction. Specific activities include identifying and mitigating security risks, testing and deploying changes to connectivity and security rules, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and more. AlgoSec provides the leading solution for simplifying and automating network security policy management across on-premise firewalls, SDNs and in the public clouds. Its centralized management enables sweeping visibility, effective risk detection and intelligent automation. These capabilities come together to drive stronger security, sustained compliance, reduced risk and faster application delivery – all while cutting manual work, costs, and compliance efforts. Schedule a Demo Why do you need firewall and network security management? Centralized firewall and network security management is essential for preserving a secure, compliant environment – across the devices and workflows in your IT ecosystem. It’s also fundamental for solving a range of connected issues that generate security risks and non-compliance concerns: Technical debt Shadow IT Inconsistent, redundant and obsolete rules Visibility blind spots Growing network complexity IT personnel changes Emerging security vulnerabilities. A firewall and network security management solution helps you achieve IT security and compliance goals – at scale – through extensive integration options, full-scale visibility and intelligent automation. It keeps your hybrid network safe by providing clear processes for aspects ranging from change management to compliance reporting, and monitors if these processes remain effective as your requirements evolve. Schedule a Demo Network security management FAQ Frequently asked questions about network security management and AlgoSec’s network security policy management platform. How does firewall security management differ from network security management? Firewall security management is one of the specialized components of network security management – the practice of ensuring the overall safety of the entire network and its devices. Specifically, firewall management involves configuring rules to allow or block specific types of traffic based on factors such as IP address, port and protocol. Network security management covers a wider range of tasks, but both processes are essential for reducing the organization’s attack surface and for effective risk management. What key role does firewall configuration management play in network security? The security and exposure of web, email, VPN and database servers, routers, workstations and other devices depend on effective firewall configuration management. That’s because firewalls are responsible for blocking unwanted or malicious traffic (e.g. malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, etc.) and allowing legitimate traffic to pass through. Besides creating traffic filtering rules, managing firewall configurations also involves securing access, keeping the firewall up to date. And since most regulatory authorities expect organizations to have firewalls as part of their security controls, the effectiveness of firewall configuration management cascades across compliance requirements as well. How does network security management help with risk management? Network security management activities help identify the sources of IT security risk, apply mitigating measures and monitor the effectiveness of this cycle as the business environment evolves. Specific processes include: Identifying potential vulnerabilities (e.g. application connectivity flows, weak credentials, unpatched software, open ports, etc.) through security assessments and penetration testing. Prioritizing risks and keeping security teams aligned on which high-impact security threats need fast resolution to avoid breaches and situations of non-compliance. Implementing security controls (e.g. firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, encryption, etc.) that strengthen the organization’s security posture. Pushing firewall rules to devices so they don’t open security holes and increase exposure to cyberattacks. Continuously monitoring the network for evidence of security breaches, (e.g. unusual activity, unauthorized access etc.). Applying cybersecurity incident response plans in the event of a successful attack (e.g. isolating affected systems) to avoid or minimize downtime and ensure business continuity. How can I proactively assess and manage security threats? Information security offers a range of options to proactively determine and manage security threats across people, processes and technology: Regular security assessments that scrutinize networks, systems and applications to identify vulnerabilities and exposure to cyberattacks. Examples include penetration testing, vulnerability management and threat modeling. Multi-layered security through tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems and antivirus software. Policy and procedures reviews and updates that ensure they remain compliant and effective against bad actors’ evolving tactics. Network monitoring with real-time notifications to identify signs of compromise such as unusual login and account activity, suspicious or unknown files, and evidence of device tampering. Network log management that documents activity across cloud environments, web applications, endpoints and other systems, creating a trail of examinable evidence. Threat hunting searches for indicators of compromise from bad actors who may have evaded detection and maintained a covert presence in the network. Patch management that pinpoints outdated devices and software, delivering necessary upgrades to close security holes and fix known issues. Security awareness initiatives such as training employees and establishing a communication channel they can use to report potential security issues. The right technology reduces the complexity of managing multiple security layers and makes the entire process feasible and efficient. For instance, the AlgoSec Network Security Policy Management platform proactively evaluates the impact of proposed policy changes to minimize risk, prevent outages and maintain compliance. Because it also integrates with leading vulnerability scanners, AlgoSec maps security vulnerabilities to their business applications, so you can effectively assess and prioritize risks based on reliable context data. Can AlgoSec unify visibility and management across cloud, SDN and on-premise enterprise networks? IT and security managers who choose AlgoSec to simplify their network environments mention easy integration and comprehensive network insight as their main ROI drivers. That’s because the AlgoSec Network Security Policy Management platform provides full visibility across firewalls and security controls deployed on public and private clouds, as well as SDNs such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX. The consolidation it enables makes it easy to: Have an up-to-date map of all the devices on the network Understand the information flow between firewalls Extract information about specific firewall rules Trim the firewall ruleset – by as much as 90% Reduce rule project reviews – from 1 month to 1 day according to our customers. Make firewall rule changes in minutes instead of days. Can I stay compliant using network security policy management solutions? Network security policy management solutions are indispensable to technical and business teams that need to coordinate across complex compliance tasks. They provide tangible benefits throughout the security policy management lifecycle: Automated discovery and visualization Real-time network topology updates Ongoing clean-up and optimization Automatic security rules documentation Continuous compliance checks Ready-to-use reports. An example of this is AlgoSec’s Network Security Policy Management platform, which generates pre-filled, audit-ready compliance reports for industry regulations (e.g. PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, etc.). The AlgoSec solution also enables you to create customized corporate policies, which reduces audit preparation efforts by as much as 80% according to customers. I want to migrate my applications securely. Can AlgoSec’s Network Security Policy Management platform help me achieve this? Absolutely! AlgoSec’s Network Security Policy Management platform simplifies the entire process of migrating applications to the cloud or another data center. Its easy-to-use, customizable workflows help you automatically bring documentation up to date, clean up firewall rules, generate and push security policy changes to devices and lots more. It also keeps network access and the security policy’s integrity and compliance intact throughout the process. Customers mention effective orchestration of all migrations tasks as a core driver for ROI and report reducing rule migration time by 80%. What is the typical pricing range for network security policy management solutions? The cost of network security policy management solutions depends on: Pricing model – per license, per user, per endpoint or device or per usage (e.g. gigabytes processed). Contract duration – one-time fee or subscription (yearly, monthly). Add-ons and modifiers – pricing per integration, per update, per deployment hour. This results in a broad pricing range with large discrepancies between low-end and high-end network security policy management solutions. Yearly costs for complex environments with hundreds of users and multiple providers typically start at a few thousand US dollars and go up to six figures. If you’re interested in AlgoSec, you can request a quote, contact sales or locate a partner near you. We’d love to help! Schedule a Demo Additional network security policy management features AlgoSec’s Network Security Policy Management platform supports the following use cases Auditing and Compliance Avoid costly non-compliance with automatic checks and context-specific advice on proposed rule changes. Generate quick, audit-ready reports for regulations like PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, NERC and many more. Change Management Save 80% of the time spent on network security changes with automatic tracking and validation. Stay on top of things with real-time notifications, even when using a managed security service provider. Micro-segmentation Combine security modeling capabilities with deep knowledge of firewall information and application connectivity flows to ensure proper isolation. Automated micro-segmentation rules reduce your attack surface and monitor efficiency over time. Firewall & Network Security Risk Management Reduce risk across hybrid cloud environments by implementing a lean set of standardized firewall rules. Prevent errors and misconfigurations with automatic checks and quick remediation and clean-up. Digital Transformation Use out-of-the-box workflows to discover, map and migrate application connectivity with full compliance and no downtime. Reduce rule migration time by 80%, deploy necessary policy changes as you go, and increase your security posture and business agility. DevOps Improve application deployment speed and security with real-time policy visibility and fast troubleshooting. Simplify your DevOps workflow with smart automation and free your team up for other important tasks. Schedule a Demo Select a size What is network security policy management? Why do you need firewall and network security management? 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These award wins follow a year of double-digit year-on-year annual recurring revenue growth and the launch of the AlgoSec Horizon Platform AlgoSec Wins SC Award for Best Security Company, Global InfoSec Award for Best Service Cybersecurity Company These award wins follow a year of double-digit year-on-year annual recurring revenue growth and the launch of the AlgoSec Horizon Platform May 14, 2025 Speak to one of our experts RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, May 14, 2025 – Today, global cybersecurity leader AlgoSec announced it has won two prestigious cybersecurity awards, the 2025 SC Award for Best Security Company and the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Best Service Cybersecurity Company. These accomplishments reinforce AlgoSec’s global leadership and its mission to deliver secure, seamless application connectivity across hybrid enterprise environments. AlgoSec offers a robust number of solutions dependent on customers’ business needs, such as application discovery and connectivity management , security change automation , and application-centric compliance and risk mitigation . Together, AlgoSec enables application owners, information security experts, SecOps and cloud security teams to deploy business applications faster while maintaining security. “We’re thrilled to be recognized as the best security company for our dedication to our customers and our impact on the industry at large,” said Chris Thomas , Chief Revenue Officer at AlgoSec. “These two awards cement our leadership as the top provider to future-proof complex multi-cloud hybrid networks through our unique application-centric approach.” To meet the complex security needs of its customers, AlgoSec recently launched AlgoSec Horizon Platform , the industry's first application-centric security management platform for the hybrid cloud network environment. With advanced AI nodules, AlgoSec Horizon platform prioritizes security efforts based on the criticality of business applications to ensure the most severe vulnerabilities are addressed first. This reduces operational complexity, simplifies security management, minimizes misconfigurations and enhances operational resilience. In 2024, AlgoSec saw double-digit year-on-year annual recurring revenue growth, gross dollar retention of over 90% and positive cashflow. For more information on AlgoSec, visit www.algosec.com . About AlgoSec AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity leader, empowers organizations to securely accelerate application delivery up to 10 times faster by automating application connectivity and security policy across the hybrid network environment. With two decades of expertise securing hybrid networks, over 2200 of the world's most complex organizations trust AlgoSec to help secure their most critical workloads. AlgoSec Horizon platform utilizes advanced AI capabilities, enabling users to automatically discover and identify their business applications across multi-clouds, and remediate risks more effectively. It serves as a single source for visibility into security and compliance issues across the hybrid network environment, to ensure ongoing adherence to internet security standards, industry, and internal regulations. Additionally, organizations can leverage intelligent change automation to streamline security change processes, thus improving security and agility. Learn how AlgoSec enables application owners, information security experts, SecOps and cloud security teams to deploy business applications faster while maintaining security at www.algosec.com . MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Davis Alloy, on behalf of AlgoSec [email protected]

Protect your network from cyber attacks with firewall management Configure, monitor, and update firewall policies for effective security Firewall management solution for network policy compliance Select a size Which network Can AlgoSec be used for continuous compliance monitoring? Yes, AlgoSec supports continuous compliance monitoring. As organizations adapt their security policies to meet emerging threats and address new vulnerabilities, they must constantly verify these changes against the compliance frameworks they subscribe to. AlgoSec can generate risk assessment reports and conduct internal audits on-demand, allowing compliance officers to monitor compliance performance in real-time. Security professionals can also use AlgoSec to preview and simulate proposed changes to the organization’s security policies. This gives compliance officers a valuable degree of lead-time before planned changes impact regulatory guidelines and allows for continuous real-time monitoring. Firewall management How do you manage firewall rules? Firewall policy management Firewall configuration monitoring and alerts Firewall vulnerability management Firewall security compliance management Extensive multi-vendor support Distributed firewall management Best 6 Practices for Firewall Management Managing firewalls with AlgoSec Get the latest insights from the experts Use these six best practices to simplify compliance and risk mitigation with the AlgoSec White paper Learn how AlgoSec can help you pass PCI-DSS Audits and ensure Solution overview See how this customer improved compliance readiness and risk Case study 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

What to do if your network is infected by ransomware How to prepare a ransomware playbook, using the existing capabilities of network security policy management tools Webinars How to stop ransomware in its tracks Stop ransomware in its tracks. Yes, it’s possible. But the time to prepare is now — before it strikes. In this session, security expert Dania Ben Peretz will demonstrate what to do if your network is infected by ransomware. She will show how to prepare a ransomware playbook, using the existing capabilities of network security policy management tools, so you can handle a ransomware incident as it happens. Join us and learn: The dangers of ransomware How to prepare the playbook How to stop ransomware when it strikes March 31, 2021 Dania Ben Peretz Product Manager Relevant resources Reducing your risk of ransomware attacks Keep Reading Ransomware Attack: Best practices to help organizations proactively prevent, contain and respond Keep Reading Fighting Ransomware - CTO Roundtable Insights 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 AppViz provides clear visibility into application connectivity, ensuring optimal security and simplifying network management. AppViz: Discover, visualize and secure application connectivity Secure application connectivity across the hybrid network Schedule a demo Securing your application is securing your business Organizations face complex challenges in managing security across hybrid environments, leading to potential vulnerabilities and compliance risks. AlgoSec offers a comprehensive solution that provides deep visibility, automates security changes, and ensures continuous compliance. Our platform integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, enabling you to: Streamline Security Policies Reduce manual interventions and accelerate application delivery Enhance Visibility Gain a unified view of your network's security posture Ensure Compliance Stay ahead of regulatory requirements with automated compliance checks Prioritize risks Prioritizes risks based on application criticality, risk severity, and threat exposure AppViz allows you to scale, secure, and simplify hybrid network security AppViz’s application first approach simplifies hybrid network security with: Visualize application connectivity AppViz automatically identifies application dependencies and traffic flows across hybrid networks. It enables a unified view of business application flows, spanning on-premises data centers and multi-cloud environments. Learn more Prioritize risk on context AppViz doesn’t just show vulnerabilities; it reveals them through a business lens, mapping them directly to the critical applications that underpin a company’s operations. Learn more Ensure Application-centric compliance Real-time visibility into compliance status across hybrid environments helps organizations stay ahead of regulatory demands. AppViz allow application recertification workflows that ensure tracking of compliance expiration dates without manual intervention, reducing audit preparation time by eliminating the need for rule-by-rule recertification. Learn more Automated change management Manual change-management processes can be error-prone and inefficient. To streamline security policy updates, it is essential to analyze the impact of planned network changes before implementation. Automating security policy changes reduces errors and accelerates processes. Integrating security, DevOps, and IT teams into a collaborative workflow enhances efficiency, while proactively addressing security risks helps lower change-request rejection rates. Learn more “The key is understanding your applications; if you don’t understand your applications fully, you can’t manage them, and you can’t reduce the risk around them” “Preparing for audits became 50% faster with AppViz” “We reduced change request rejections from 10% to 0%” Don’t just take our word for it 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

Explore Algosec's flexible pricing options for network security management solutions that fit your organization's needs and budget. Pricing Our pricing model is flexible, just like your network environment and needs. Get your customized offer today! Get your pricing Watch a video Year after year, rated #1 by your peers If you are running more than 50 critical business applications. If you have more than 10 firewalls in your environment. If your network security environment does not use only one firewall vendor. AlgoSec is for you if… AlgoSec pricing is based on the number of security devices in your environment, Cloud VM and containers and the number of applications you would like to manage. How is AlgoSec licensed? AlgoSec is a network security policy management solution that helps organizations automate and optimize their cybersecurity management. AlgoSec is best known for its flagship offerings: Firewall analyzer Policy change automation Hybrid network security management What is AlgoSec best known for? AlgoSec offers critical features such as: Risk mitigation Application discovery Estate wide network security mapping Application connectivity compliance Intelligent application connectivity automation Zero touch change management What are AlgoSec’s key features? AlgoSec customers will get value within the first month. A full deployment of the solution depends on the customer landscape, desired functionality and specific requirements. For medium size businesses, it takes between 1-3 months. For large enterprises, it takes between 3-6 months. For very large enterprises, it takes between 6-9 months. How long does it typically take to deploy AlgoSec? Learn more here "The reason we chose AlgoSec is because we saw the benefits of what it would give us for the business. The time it has taken to make a change has dropped significantly..." How does AlgoSec stack up against the competition? AlgoSec typically works best with companies that: Have an annual revenue above a billion dollars. Have a complex environment with multi-vendor network security devices. Have 50 plus critical business applications. Is AlgoSec’s pricing within reach for smaller companies? Yes. Look here Does AlgoSec really offer a money back guarantee? FAQ We also empower complex organizations to solve a range of use cases, including: Gain visibility Ensure compliance Reduce risk Intelligently automate change across hybrid networks That’s why we work closely with you to develop a pricing plan that's customized to meet your needs. Our pricing is based on the number of applications and devices across your hybrid network that you want to protect. To learn more about our pricing and how we help Network Security and Cloud Security experts. Still have pricing questions? Join leading companies like:

Accelerate security with Algosec Jumpstart. Pre-configured packages for rapid deployment of firewalls, VPNs, and more. Streamline security operations now. Algosec Jumpstart: Quick Deployment Packages Overview Select one of the new JumpStart packages from AlgoSec to generate value and utilize a business- driven solution for your organization in a weeks’ time. Regardless of which package you choose, the AlgoSec delivery department will deploy the solution quickly and cost-effectively within your environment. Prerequisites for all JumpStart packages: AlgoSec hardware or virtual appliance onsite ready for Successful completion of AlgoSec Admin Training for AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer and AlgoSec Secure remote connectivity and security device credentials of all deployed devices for remote From project kick off, assuming all prerequisites have been fulfilled. Service is performed remotely. AlgoSec will use its best endeavors to complete the deliverables within the target time frame. ADD-ON ALGOSEC – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OFFERINGS In addition to the JumpStart packages, we offer a variety of à la carte Professional Services to help you quickly benefit from your AlgoSec investment. Schedule a Demo Integration with Existing Change Management Systems (CMS) AlgoSec enables a quick and smooth integration of your existing ServiceNow CMS with AlgoSec FireFlow in a unique jumpstart package, ALG-SNOW. Additionally, AlgoSec can seamlessly integrate with other existing CMS, including Remedy, ServiceDesk and others. The integration between your CMS system and AlgoSec can be set up via a Web Services call, and historical change requests can be imported into AlgoSec. Schedule a Demo Solution Deployment This service includes installing your AlgoSec appliances with the most recent build of the AlgoSec Security Management Suite including AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer and/or AlgoSec FireFlow and/or AlgoSec BusinessFlow, then verifying connectivity and defining devices. We will also verify that the reporting functionality works properly for each deployed device, and will provide sufficient knowledge transfer to enable you to perform basic operations in your AlgoSec environment. Schedule a Demo Advanced Configuration Suitable for complex, enterprise environments, this service includes verifying requirements and designing the appropriate topology for: High-Availability or Disaster-Recovery modes Load Distribution mode Geographical Distribution or Central-Manager / Remote-Agent mode Schedule a Demo Develop Custom Reports We can create custom risk profiles and baseline configuration reports to meet your unique needs. Schedule a Demo Develop Custom Change Workflows While AlgoSec includes several out-of-the-box workflows, we can develop custom workflows to meet your unique needs. Customization options include creating the different steps in a change process, managing the ticket lifecycle based on your processes, dynamically routing tickets to required approvers and changing request form fields and appearance. Schedule a Demo Project Management and Customer Success Management We can provide on-going project management to support your AlgoSec implementation. We provide regular status updates and meetings to ensure that the project is on schedule and meets your requirements. Schedule a Demo Select a size Overview Integration with Existing Change Management Systems (CMS) Solution Deployment Advanced Configuration Develop Custom Reports Develop Custom Change Workflows Project Management and Customer Success Management Get the latest insights from the experts Choose a better way to manage your network

Elevate Kubernetes container security with AlgoSec s Prevasio Shield your deployments effortlessly Explore more now Kubernetes and container security Agentless zero-trust container analysis system Schedule a demo Watch a video Watch a video AI powered container applications discovery Never misplace a containerized focused application on your estate with new AI powered cloud application discovery. Identify your containerized business applications and their connection to other cloud resources. Comprehensive risk assessment Proactively secure your containers with in-depth vulnerability scanning and malware detection. Take control of your cloud security with clear, actionable remediation recommendations. Compliance Ensure compliance with industry benchmarks such as CIS benchmarks . Achieve and maintain cloud compliance effortlessly. Our platform verifies your Kubernetes , EKS, ECS, and ECR configurations against industry benchmarks, then prioritizes fixes based on the impact to your critical applications. for Kubernetes, EKS, ECS and ECR. Dynamic threat analysis Gain unprecedented visibility into your containerized environments . Prevasio's dynamic threat analysis exposes concealed entry points, detects potential supply chain threats, and empowers you with actionable insights to strengthen your security posture. Get the latest insights from the experts A Guide to Upskilling Your Cloud Architects & Security Teams in 2023 Learn more Securing Cloud-Native Environments: Containerized Applications, Serverless Architectures, and Microservices Learn more Understanding and Preventing Kubernetes Attacks and Threats Read more Schedule time and secure your cloud Schedule time and secure your cloud 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