I am working with AlgoSec for supporting my end clients and partners. AlgoSec has different functionalities. The primary use case of this solution is firewall policy management which helps most of the enterprise's customers to manage their L3 devices and multiple firewalls in their environment at a single console and audit firewall configuration from time to time. AlgoSec provides full visibility into the risk involved in firewall change requests. The network topology table helps to understand where the traffic flows through and where it's interconnected.
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Enhances security policy management and enhances visibility and control
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The comprehensive visibility of network security allows users to understand the dependencies between different policies. In the firewall analyzer, we can easily visualize and analyze all the devices within the network. To check the connectivity between the two devices, you can use the source's IPs and destination.
We can build the whole network topology using Algosec easily and provide optimization with all networks.
The verification of policies on all integrated firewalls with a minimal time period.
What is most valuable?
The solution helps visualize and manage the hybrid network.
Auto Discover applications and services are great.
It simplifies security policy management.
The product enhances visibility and control.
Compliance automation and network topology are great.
You can connect applications to security policy rules.
Everything can be micro-segmented successfully.
We can easily identify risky rules.
End-to-end security management is simple in that we can automate every change.
It has effortless cloud management and can detect firewall configuration changes to spot unusual activities.
What needs improvement?
AlgoSec provides very good support to their clients. There are no complaints. That said, these items can be improved:
- Support can be improved as there are time delays for resolutions
- In the current version of AngloSec analyzer, we can not delete the object from all firewalls and need to do the task manually
- We need more effective topology diagram
- There are challenges in connecting the different security vendors
- User creation and assigning roles are a little bit difficult
- While upgrading we have to upload package files which can be downloaded from the Algosec website yet the downloading takes time
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is excellent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product performs well in the environment.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is based on a subscription model and the costs associated are worth it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options.
A highly customizable tool that significantly reduces human error
What is our primary use case?
We use app flow, Firewall Analyzer, and FireFlow. We use AlgoSec to gain visibility on firewall rules and for gap-cleaning projects to clean up the firewalls. We also use the solution as a firewall assurance tool to stay clean, have an optimized set of firewalls, and then automate firewall rules deployed from start to finish.
We have on-prem data centers and 180 sites all over the world.
Additionally, we use cloud services, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and software as a service. The majority of it is standardized on Cisco networking with Fortinet security solutions, except for the data centers, which are Check Point.
The purpose is to gain visibility into firewall rules. We used it to go through a gap-cleaning project to clean up the firewalls. We also use the solution as a firewall assurance tool to stay clean and to have optimized firewall rules. In addition, we use the solution to automate firewall rule deployment from start to finish, so we have a complete change process in FireFlow and can automatically deploy the firewalls on appliances. For that, we also built a connection with BMC Remedy because that's the main tool used for change management.
How has it helped my organization?
AlgoSec has improved our organization through a safer firewall rule base and better time-to-market IT services provided to the rest of the organization. Those are the two main improvements. In general, AlgoSec has provided a better security posture.
What is most valuable?
Customizability is AlgoSec's best feature. You can customize everything and build anything you like, and that's a feature we missed in competitors' solutions.
What needs improvement?
AlgoSec is not a tool where people with little knowledge of security or IT can find their way around. AlgoSec has a less user-friendly interface compared to competitors, but it is comparatively more customizable. As such, the interface is more on the complex side.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using AlgoSec for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
AlgoSec is a stable solution. There are bugs, but those do not affect the system's stability. We have not had any unplanned downtime since we started.
We use the solution 24x7 to record cyber rules, with about 50 changes per week.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and we have approximately 50 users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment was complex because we were integrating with ITIL systems since we had integrated with BMC Remedy. The integration with Check Point was complex because we were on the wrong version. We had to go through various administrative processes to update Check Point. If AlgoSec was more flexible in the ways one could integrate and the versions one could integrate it with, that would help.
A team of ten people handled the deployment, including testers, and they took approximately three months. The end-to-end deployment took just over two years. We did not migrate from a previous solution.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment only with efficiency gains and improved security posture. That might transfer to a monetary value, but we haven't assessed that.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I find the price too expensive. It looks a bit like SAP, so it does have standard functionality out of the box, but you will spend a lot of money if you want to customize it. However, the price is not as extreme as SAP or Oracle, but the actual implementation does turn out to be expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We finally chose AlgoSec over Skybox for its customizability, the options for integration, and the workflows. Though Skybox was much more user-friendly, it was weaker when it came to integration options and customizability.
What other advice do I have?
In our organization, we work with multiple security vendors, and integrating with leading vendors for the most part is easy, but there are some exceptions. The solution made integration with the majority of devices really easy, but it was really cumbersome with some devices.
The solution has massively reduced human error through automation by about 95%.
As far as multiple environments are concerned, we have a private cloud, which is just a data center hosted by an external party. We have a public cloud, multiple vendors, and multiple regions. We also have decentralized data centers throughout the world.
We're investigating combining the solution with Cisco ACI.
The cost versus the achieved business goals is in balance.
I recommend that new users do a proof-of-concept before choosing AlgoSec. I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
A solution with a good interface that can be used for firewall policy management
What is our primary use case?
We use AlgoSec for firewall policy management.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of AlgoSec is its firewall analyzer. AlgoSec also has a better interface.
What needs improvement?
AlgoSec's audit management is not good enough and can be improved. Also, AlgoSec should be made more scalable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using AlgoSec for around one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
AlgoSec is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
AlgoSec is not a scalable solution. Only I use AlgoSec in our company to do firewall management.
How was the initial setup?
It is moderately easy to set up AlgoSec.
What about the implementation team?
Two staff were involved in AlgoSec's deployment, which took around three hours.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing AlgoSec, we evaluated Tufin as an option. We chose AlgoSec because it has a better interface.
What other advice do I have?
AlgoSec is a good firewall management tool for organizations with multiple firewall levels. If you only have two or three firewall levels, then AlgoSec is not worth investing in.
Overall, I rate AlgoSec an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Algosec Firewall Analyzer
What do you like best about the product?
Algosec Firewall Analyzer is used to monitize firewalls policy and rules. It will also used to mature your network policies. If a policy is already defined it highlights that policy and you can merge the policy.
What do you dislike about the product?
User creation and assigning roles is little bit difficult. While upgrading we have to upload packages files which can be downloaded from algosec website but downloading takes time.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Algosec Firewall Analyzer is used to monitize firewalls policy and rules. It will also used to mature your network policies. If a policy is already defined it highlights that policy and you can merge the policy.
AlgoSec Training and Product Review
What do you like best about the product?
Algosec can provide some insight into firewall policies and network traffic. This can be helpful when implementing or managing firewalls. The AlgoSec training team was great and quite helpful with any questions we had.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some downsides of AlgoSec are that it seems to need some updates as it relates to UX and potentially some more outlined integrations. Specifically with cloud platforms and tools.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
AlgoSec provides insight into firewall policies. This visibility helps with fine-tuning policies and identifying any policies that may not be required. Managing your firewalls becomes easier with this product.
Management
What do you like best about the product?
Algosec is not just a solution for a firewall. Because, firewall, data center switch, web proxy, load balancer etc. It can be integrated with many different systems. It is easy to use. The analysis reports it produces are very valuable and life-saving.
What do you dislike about the product?
Technically I like the product. However, I do not like the way of licensing products in the Turkish market. I think this is a very serious problem in terms of competition. I have stated this several times; but I guess it was ignored.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
AlgoSec is solving several problems related to network security management that can benefit organizations in various ways.For us main benefit was single pane of glass over all policies over whole network as well as documented and automated policy deployment tool.
useful tool when you deal with multivendor complex firewall environment
What do you like best about the product?
Comprehensive network visibility: AlgoSec provides a holistic view of the network, which makes it easier to identify and manage potential security risks.
Efficient security policy management: With AlgoSec, it's possible to manage security policies across multiple platforms from a single console. This makes it much easier to enforce consistent security policies across the network.
Simplified auditing and compliance reporting: AlgoSec makes it easy to generate detailed reports on network activity, which is important for compliance with industry regulations and audits.
Automated risk analysis and prioritization: AlgoSec uses machine learning algorithms to analyze network data and identify potential risks. This enables IT teams to focus their efforts on the most critical issues.
Efficient security policy management: With AlgoSec, it's possible to manage security policies across multiple platforms from a single console. This makes it much easier to enforce consistent security policies across the network.
Simplified auditing and compliance reporting: AlgoSec makes it easy to generate detailed reports on network activity, which is important for compliance with industry regulations and audits.
Automated risk analysis and prioritization: AlgoSec uses machine learning algorithms to analyze network data and identify potential risks. This enables IT teams to focus their efforts on the most critical issues.
What do you dislike about the product?
For some of my colleagues it took time to get onboarded...but its worth it
Also we had a bit strugle introducing some of our multi-context firewalls. But fixed that eventually with support of algosec
Also we had a bit strugle introducing some of our multi-context firewalls. But fixed that eventually with support of algosec
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
AlgoSec is solving several problems related to network security management that can benefit organizations in various ways.
For us main benefit was single pane of glass over all policies over whole network as well as documented and automated policy deployment tool.
For us main benefit was single pane of glass over all policies over whole network as well as documented and automated policy deployment tool.
Right Solution for Business Continuity
What do you like best about the product?
Given that we use numerous firewalls in our customer environment, it is very convenient to administer and configure, and optimising the firewall settings is a great feature
What do you dislike about the product?
There have been no negative experiences to now, although it looks challenging to combine different security vendors.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The issue of managing and upholding network security policies across extensive and complicated networks is resolved by AlgoSec. It gives users access to a unified platform for managing rules and automating numerous rote operations, which increases visibility, lowers risk, and ensures adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Security teams can concentrate on other important duties by using AlgoSec to help manage network security rules with less time and resources necessary.
I was able to improve my understanding of the network infrastructure and make sure that the security rules were current and in line with legal and industry requirements thanks to AlgoSec. This can lower the possibility of security breaches and strengthen your organization's general security posture.
I was able to improve my understanding of the network infrastructure and make sure that the security rules were current and in line with legal and industry requirements thanks to AlgoSec. This can lower the possibility of security breaches and strengthen your organization's general security posture.
Powerful product to optimize FWs
What do you like best about the product?
I had to compare several products in the market mainly to keep our firewalls clean and optimized. Algosec was the best in my shortlist concerning correct reports and recommendations. It has powerful tools on top of FW optimization, which is traffic simulation query.
What do you dislike about the product?
It doesn't optimize NAT rules and VPN access rules/lists in Cisco ASAs.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It can keep track of traffic and hits on access rules, giving us the proper recommendations for tweaking and removing unused objects. Nice to have it to remove unused or unattached objects. Policy Optimization is the place that I mostly use in day-to-day work.
It's been a wonderful experience using algosec. Navigation around the solution has been seemless
What do you like best about the product?
Report generation has been great and helpful
What do you dislike about the product?
Some devices are not discoverable. Like Sophos
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Firewall device analysis and risk and risky rules compliance
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