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With AlgoSec, I hope to achieve network visibility, application connectivity, and so on, which is the way it was designed.
I am hoping AlgoSec will help solve specific problems by clearing and speeding up change management while providing needed network visibility and simplifying management.
AppViz stands out to me, and I think all of the features are interesting; AppViz is a really cool thing.
My experience with using the best features AlgoSec offers is minimal, but I am most excited to try AppViz.
Based on my initial impressions, I think there's room for improvement, but I haven't encountered anything that stood out as confusing or challenging.
I have not been using AlgoSec for very long.
My experience with customer support has been perfect.
I would rate the customer support a 10.
Positive
I previously used Skybox before considering AlgoSec, but I decided to switch because Skybox ended.
I evaluated other options before choosing AlgoSec, but I don't know the names of them.
My advice for others looking into using AlgoSec is that it's great, so do it.
I choose to rate AlgoSec 10 out of 10 because it is the best solution for our use case.
I was indeed offered a gift card or incentive for this review.
I have no additional thoughts about AlgoSec before we wrap up.
My main use case for AlgoSec is that we are partners, so we are using AlgoSec for the customers as the service.
In my opinion, the best features AlgoSec offers are the network map and traffic uses.
The network format and traffic uses stand out to me because of the visibility and the blocking and audit path within the organization.
I think AlgoSec will impact my organization or my clients positively through visibility and security.
I would not add anything else about the features, nor is there another feature I'm looking forward to exploring as I start working with more clients.
I have been using AlgoSec for a couple of months.
From what I know or expect, AlgoSec is stable.
In my opinion, AlgoSec's scalability is average.
I have not had any experience with their support team yet, so I cannot comment on the customer support so far.
I expect a return on investment from using AlgoSec, and I anticipate all benefits, as we are partners.
My company has a business relationship with this vendor as we are partners.
I was not offered a gift card or incentive for this review.
I do not have any advice to give to others looking into using AlgoSec.
On a scale of 1-10, I rate AlgoSec a 7.
My main use case for AlgoSec is related to the AlgoSec firewall analyzers, as a bank I work with has multiple firewalls and they want to implement and deploy this firewall analyzer along with fire flow, integrating it with their service now system. It's an interesting opportunity for new learning, and I am confident that I will deliver those solutions on time to the client, particularly after having requested assistance during the user-level AlgoSec sessions, leading to prompt support from your team.
Currently, the bank does not have any proper solution in place, which is a significant gap.
The proposed plan includes preparations and documentation regarding AlgoSec, which I represent on behalf of AlgoSec. My explanations cover the future benefits of adopting this technology, as they struggle with tracking properly configured rules, which requires constant cleanup activities on the firewalls. We need to follow change processes, whether standard, normal, or emergency, and with the help of AlgoSec fire flow, we can meet these tasks in a timely manner, while AlgoSec firewall analyzer will be instrumental in tracking firewall traffic, identifying issues, and minimizing operational overhead.
Earlier, tracking changes was a challenge, but if I implement a new change in the same location months later, I can easily retrieve the necessary information thanks to AlgoSec. This capability drastically reduces our time spent on manual processes, which previously consumed five to ten hours per firewall for reviews, especially during approval workflows and rule implementations.
With AlgoSec, I believe we save up to 80% of the time involved in security change management processes when using fire flow, compared to manual methods. The manual process typically took anywhere from two to five days for completion, while fire flow enables us to finalize changes in less than 24 hours for low-risk changes, marking a significant efficiency improvement.
AlgoSec has significantly improved our organization by automating security policy management and change processes, reducing manual efforts and human errors. With FireFlow, we’ve accelerated change implementations, cut turnaround time by up to 80%, and enhanced compliance reporting. This has helped us ensure better security posture and operational efficiency across complex network environments.AlgoSec has significantly improved our organization by automating security policy management and change processes, reducing manual efforts and human errors. With FireFlow, we’ve accelerated change implementations, cut turnaround time by up to 80%, and enhanced compliance reporting. This has helped us ensure better security posture and operational efficiency across complex network environments.
AlgoSec offers essential features such as risk management, policy optimization, change management, traffic simulation, and compliance auditing. Risk management is crucial for security, enabling deep analysis and threat prioritization, while traffic simulation allows interactive diagnostics for operational traffic management. Change management includes tools for monitoring policy changes and ensuring compliance with security standards, making these features significant for any organization.
AlgoSec positively impacts my organization by reducing operation burden, enhancing time efficiency, and saving costs associated with security management.
AlgoSec firewall analyzer helps with policy complexity by identifying unused or redundant rules and objects, recommending optimizations such as merging similar rules and removing unnecessary allows. Over time, firewalls can accumulate risky configurations, leading to increased overhead and troubleshooting time, but with AlgoSec, we simplify our rule sets, improve firewall performance, and facilitate faster change implementations.
One improvement I see for AlgoSec is implementing an optimized rule cleanup and recertification process to address the challenge of companies neglecting clean-up recommendations. Establishing a quarterly or bi-annual certification process and automating aspects of the change process can enhance utilization and operational efficiency, pushing for automatic approvals where the risk is minimal.
During the AlgoSec training, I learned that the program spans nine hours over three days, which feels excessive considering the frequent breaks. I'd suggest reducing the overall time and increasing the number of days to help better balance personal and professional responsibilities.
I have been aware of AlgoSec for around five years, having initially worked with it, but after moving across multiple countries, I did not get a chance to use it until recently, reigniting my interest in learning about this technology.
AlgoSec is stable in my experience, offering many good features that contribute to its reliability.
AlgoSec scales both vertically within a single appliance and horizontally across multiple coordinated nodes, managing varying device numbers based on requirements, from small setups of about 20 devices to large enterprises supporting over 1,000.
Overall, AlgoSec's customer support is highly responsive and specialized for security operation teams managing complex environments, providing service coverage during business hours and essential 24x7 support for critical cases.
Positive
I did not use a different solution before AlgoSec. I evaluated Tufin Network Security Policy Management solution as a competitor to AlgoSec prior to my decision.
Highly knowledgeable engineers familiar with firewalls, cloud, and network security
• Good documentation and self-service knowledge base
• Personalized help on complex integrations and deployments
I have witnessed a return on investment with AlgoSec by reducing the manual efforts involved in policy reviews and enabling faster operations, ultimately enhancing our security posture.
Pricing and licensing for AlgoSec depend entirely on custom quotes based on the organization's specific needs. My experience as a cybersecurity consultant prevents me from diving deep into pricing discussions, but licensing typically follows a device-based structure, factoring in firewall clusters and subscription options, with an estimated range of $50,000 to $100,000 for smaller deployments.
NA
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate AlgoSec customer support a nine, highlighting the nearly perfect service experience but noting room for improvement in several areas.
To those considering AlgoSec, I advise that it is straightforward to configure and understand, emphasizing the automation of change management and improved documentation, which significantly cuts down manual errors and time spent on audits and compliance.
I rate AlgoSec a ten out of ten overall.
Neutral