AlgoSec Reviews

AlgoSec is implemented for making changes, with FireFlow used for implementation and Firewall Analyzer used to remediate our rule review part and to optimize the rules. FireFlow implements the changes from AlgoSec.

For a recent example, we use AlgoSec for the rule review part to determine how many unused rules, disabled rules, and rule deletions are available in the firewall, which we identify from the ASM. For implementation, we have raised a ServiceNow request, and ServiceNow raises the request to AlgoSec through an API call. From that, we implement the changes by making a plan and creating a work order, then implementing from AlgoSec to the firewall.

We are achieving significant improvements. Earlier we implemented only around twenty changes per day, but after implementing AlgoSec, we now implement around thirty to forty changes within half an hour, and in a single day, we are implementing more than one hundred changes. AlgoSec positively impacts our organization as we now implement more than eighty to ninety changes per day from AlgoSec, which is significant. We have also handled around fifty thousand to sixty thousand unused rule deletions, collecting that data from AlgoSec and taking action accordingly.

The great features of AlgoSec are FireFlow and IPT. For FireFlow, we are implementing the changes from FireFlow, which is a good tool. For IPT, we can analyze which rules or policies we have and how many hits are there. If there are multiple subnets, we can see how many IPs are currently in use from that subnet, making it easy to identify IPs or services. AlgoSec now also provides recommendations for using only source IP, destination IP, and services.

To improve AlgoSec, we need enhancements in improved security profiles for some of the firewalls and App-IDs. We also need support for the VIP part in FortiGate. For instance, when using VIP in FortiGate, that part needs improvement since there is no support for the VIP or NATing concept while planning to create a work order.

For suggestions on improvement, I would recommend that the MBS part, meaning the baseline part, should capture more data from AlgoSec. Currently, only thirty to fifty data points are captured. We need to capture all the data recommended by vendors in Check Point, FortiGate, and others. Additionally, we need to capture data from ICE or Cisco routers and switches, and taking backups from AlgoSec will be extremely helpful for both AlgoSec and us.

I have been using AlgoSec for around four years.

AlgoSec is stable.

The scalability of AlgoSec is good.

The customer support for AlgoSec is good.

I have seen a return on investment. AlgoSec is an automation tool that is beneficial for everyone and saves time.

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing is good, and it was not a big challenge for licensing.

This increase in implemented changes and identifying unusual deletions has greatly benefited our team by reducing the time taken for implementations. Earlier there were human errors while implementing changes. Now, when we try to implement from AlgoSec, human errors have decreased, leading to full automation. AlgoSec is a good tool, and I believe everyone needs to use that tool. I would rate this review seven out of ten.

On-premises

We are new to AlgoSec. This tool is new for us and we are going to use it for audit purposes for the client.

We will use AlgoSec for quarterly purposes where we will be working on the rules applied on the firewalls, Panorama, and Palo Altos.

AlgoSec will help us identify the number of shadowed rules and redundant rules that have been applied on particular firewalls. These reports are being generated depending upon sector-wise data that we will be creating. As we have nine sectors in total, we will be defining our firewalls based on these nine sectors and then accordingly we will generate the report as per a single sector.

AlgoSec is very user-friendly, easy to navigate, and performance-wise the reports are being generated with accuracy of the data that we are looking for. There is no latency in the tool as well as the application.

All the workflows in AlgoSec are quite simple and to the point where we don't have to provide any extra information; just pinpoint information is enough to get the results.

Everything seems to be up to the mark with top-notch configuration and top-notch features. The reports and data are working collaboratively fine and are easy to navigate and understand. For even a new user, it is very user-friendly.

Currently everything seems to be fine with AlgoSec. There is no need for any improvement at this time, but in the future if required, we will let the team know.

I have been working for the past eight years in the current field.

AlgoSec is stable based on my initial impressions and expectations.

AlgoSec is easy in terms of scalability.

We did interact with customer support, and they seem to be quite friendly and helpful. The SLAs to connect with the customer are less compared to the previous tool, which is Skybox. Within hours we can get our queries resolved.

We were using Skybox earlier. Skybox became unavailable, so we switched to AlgoSec.

AlgoSec is yet to be deployed in the system, but we are in talks with AlgoSec team to get it deployed as soon as possible.

Nothing as of now because the tool is yet to be deployed. I cannot commit on this.

The experience with AlgoSec's pricing, setup cost, and licensing is fine. Compared to the last tool which we were using, it's quite cheaper and the licensing cost is less compared to the previous tools. It is pocket-friendly as well.

We did evaluate other options before choosing AlgoSec. We evaluated Tufin.

AlgoSec is very user-friendly, very accurate, and provides pinpoint information as per required by the customer or the client. We can definitely advise other people to switch to AlgoSec. I would rate this product a ten out of ten.

On-premises

Other

I use AlgoSec for firewall policy management and security compliance across multiple firewalls and network security devices.

For example, if a new application server needed communication with a database server, AlgoSec checks the traffic path, identifies which firewall is involved, and recommends the required rule change, while ensuring compliance policies are maintained. This helps the organization reduce manual effort, improve firewall security, speed up change management, and simplify compliance audits.

The best key features AlgoSec offers are firewall policy analysis, security policy optimization, application connectivity mapping, risk analysis, compliance checks, compliance reporting, and security posture assessment.

The feature that has been most valuable for me personally is security policy optimization, which I use in my daily work.

By using AlgoSec, the workflow becomes centralized and automated, making it easier to automate and simplify the firewall change management process. When an application team requests connectivity between servers, the network and security team has to manually check network paths, identify involving firewalls, and create the rules.

AlgoSec automatically analyzes traffic per flows, identifies affected firewalls, and checks security compliance before implementation.

The outcomes of benefits include improving firewall management efficiency, reducing security risk, and speeding up network processes. By automating firewall policy management, improving security visibility, reducing operational effort, and speeding up the change management process, we see positive impacts.

AlgoSec saves a lot of operational time by automating firewall rule analysis, policy checks, and change management workflow. For example, it allows for faster firewall rule creation and approval, and reduces troubleshooting time. Additionally, it helps to meet compliance standards such as ISO, PCI DSS, and internal security policies with automated compliance reporting.

I would rate AlgoSec probably an eight out of ten because it provides excellent firewall visibility, policy management, and compliance. I do not give it a full ten because deployment and integration can be complex in a large enterprise environment and the licensing costs can be high, depending on the infrastructure size.

I chose eight out of ten mostly because of the deployment complexity and licensing costs.

I have been using AlgoSec for more than one year.

AlgoSec is stable in my experience.

AlgoSec can handle growth and larger environments well with its scalability.

I have not interacted with the customer support team, but based on reviews, the customer support is good, as mentioned in every review.

In our organization, AlgoSec is deployed as an on-premise solution that is installed inside the organization's data center.

ROI mainly comes from saving operational times, reducing manual effort, and preventing costly security or firewall configuration issues.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good—not too excellent, not too bad.

I would recommend AlgoSec to organizations that manage multiple firewalls and complex network environments because it greatly simplifies firewall policy management and improves security visibility.

The use of AlgoSec in the organization simplifies various procedures related to managing firewall policies and improving security perspectives. I would rate this recommendation an eight out of ten.

On-premises

Other

My main use case for AlgoSec is to manage multi-vendor firewalls from a central management system. In my organization, there are multiple types of firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point. All these firewalls are integrated, and we are able to fine-tune the firewall policies and push the policies to all the firewalls at once, helping us to automate access requests, risk analysis, rule implementation, and audit tracking.

Another use case I have with AlgoSec is that we are getting end-to-end visibility across security infrastructure and firewall visibility from a single console. I have seen that before AlgoSec, firewall changes required manual analysis, but after implementing AlgoSec, automatic analysis is helping and performing the risk analysis for implementation.

AlgoSec has delivered very good business outcomes, with the pre-built compliance check continuously monitoring policies, resulting in audit findings reduced by 50% to 70%. We have experienced smoother audits with fewer remediation cycles and have saved time with a 60% to 80% reduction in change analysis time.

AlgoSec offers multiple best features, including end-to-end traffic path simulation and the elimination of manual firewall rule processing and standardized change management.

AlgoSec builds a topology, maps routing paths and security policies, and simulates packet flow from source to destination in applications and ports. End-to-end traffic simulation is helpful for our team to accurately pre-check validation, resulting in zero failed firewall changes and no more real trial and error in production.

AlgoSec has standardized the security policies and stronger policy enforcement by automatically checking every change against the internal security policies, compliance framework, and blocking or flagging risky, non-compliant rules.

AlgoSec is working well for us, and I do not see any improvement needed.

I have been working in my current field for more than 10 years.

AlgoSec is stable.

AlgoSec's scalability is robust, as it can handle thousands of firewalls with no issues.

I have interacted multiple times with the support team of AlgoSec, and they are good at solving complex technical issues.

We have not switched from any other solution because we started this type of solution with AlgoSec only.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was straightforward, and I am really thankful to the sales team of AlgoSec, as they really helped in this scenario.

We have seen a return on investment, especially in involvement with the multiple firewall and control changes, resulting in good time saving and a 60% to 80% reduction in manual efforts for policy analysis and change.

As we know only AlgoSec, we have not gone for evaluation of other options before choosing it.

AlgoSec provides centralized, automated firewall policy management with strong risk analysis, and I highly recommend it to companies having a hybrid environment as it can be game-changing for them. I gave this review a rating of 8.

On-premises

On a day-to-day basis, I primarily use AlgoSec to review and validate network security policy, ensuring that changes align with the organizational requirements, gaining visibility into application connectivity and analyzing firewall rules before implementation.

In our organization, AlgoSec is deployed in a hybrid cloud environment, supporting both on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms, allowing us to maintain visibility and control access to traditional data centers as well as cloud-based resources, ensuring consistent policy management across the entire network.

AlgoSec has a positive impact on the organization, particularly in improving operational efficiency and visibility across the network security process, with noticeable outcomes including a reduction in time required to review and implement firewall changes.

The impact of AlgoSec has been measurable in day-to-day operations, showing approximately a thirty to forty percent reduction in time required to review and process firewall change requests, primarily due to automation and centralized visibility.

One of the strongest aspects of AlgoSec is the breadth and depth of its feature set, particularly around automation, visibility, and policy management, with firewall policy management standing out most to me.

The feature that I rely on the most in my daily work is the firewall policy management and analysis capability within AlgoSec, playing a central role in my day-to-day activity by allowing me to review, analyze, and validate firewall rules across the network from a single interface.

AlgoSec is a robust and effective platform, though one primary challenge is the initial setup and onboarding process, which can be complex and time-consuming, especially in large or highly customized environments.

In addition to the areas already mentioned, greater customization and flexibility in dashboards and reporting would improve the overall experience of AlgoSec.

I have been using AlgoSec for approximately four point five years, during which I have gained hands-on experience working with its core functionalities, including policy analysis, rule lifecycle management, and network visibility.

In our experience, AlgoSec has demonstrated strong performance and reliability within our environment, remaining stable in day-to-day operations without experiencing significant downtime.

I would rate the scalability of AlgoSec highly at around eight to nine out of ten, as in our experience it handles growth effectively as the network becomes more complex.

In my experience, the customer support from AlgoSec has been reliable and professional, generally responsive with a good level of technical knowledge when addressing issues or queries.

My advice for organizations considering AlgoSec is to first clearly understand their network environments and define key objectives, whether improving visibility, automating policy management, or strengthening overall security operations.

AlgoSec offers strong integration capabilities with a wide range of security tools and platforms, which is one of its key strengths.

My experience with AlgoSec has been very positive, as it is a well-rounded platform effectively addressing key challenges in managing network security policies.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I use AlgoSec to manage firewall rules and automate access requests from one place. When a team needs access, AlgoSec checks the path, suggests the rules, and helps apply them quickly.

AlgoSec positively impacts my organization by providing faster firewall changes, fewer errors, and better visibility. Rule changes are 60% faster, troubleshooting is now 50% faster because of AlgoSec, and I can identify unused tools in the firewall, leading to a cleaner rule base that also becomes faster, around 50%.

The best features AlgoSec offers are traffic path analysis, automation which includes fire flow, risk compliance checks, and multi-vendor support.

The traffic analysis automation feature helps me by saving time and reducing manual work as the entire process is getting automated. AlgoSec integrates with ServiceNow or any kind of ITMS tool. When a user generates a request, it directly goes to AlgoSec, and AlgoSec automates the creation of a rule and provides risk analysis.

AlgoSec can be improved in several areas. The UI could be better, the initial setup might be complex, and cloud integration can be enhanced.

I have been using AlgoSec for almost three years.

AlgoSec is very stable for large and big environments.

The scalability of AlgoSec is very high.

Customer support is adequate, as it is neither good nor bad, and there is room for improvement.

I did not previously use a different solution as I used manual configuration and scripts before.

AlgoSec can be improved in several areas. The UI could be better, the initial setup might be complex, and cloud integration can be enhanced.

I have seen a return on investment as three parameters work for me. There is no need for extra staff, I have fewer errors due to automations, and time saved makes a significant impact on ROI.

My experience with pricing is that it is on the higher side, as it caters to enterprise-grade customers. However, it is pretty straightforward and clear.

I have not evaluated any other options before choosing AlgoSec.

My advice for others looking into using AlgoSec is to plan and set up properly, use automation, and train your team. I would rate this review an 8.

On-premises

I have approximately several years of experience with AlgoSec. I work with AlgoSec as a partner rather than as a reseller or customer selling the product. My clients use AlgoSec for various purposes, and as both a reseller and user, I have directly utilized the solution myself. The biggest advantages that stand out for me include the significant benefits the product delivers to my clients.

Automation capabilities within AlgoSec help to reduce manual work and manual errors in security management. AlgoSec performs exceptionally well in terms of optimizing firewall rules, and I have observed examples with improvements from optimizing firewall rules. AlgoSec includes a compliance reporting component, and I generate compliance reports once a day. In terms of integration, AlgoSec demonstrates strong capabilities for integration with infrastructure.

I have identified several areas for improvement and disadvantages. Dynamic management is the core problem I see with AlgoSec. When I compare AlgoSec with competitors such as Check Point and Tufin, I observe some significant differences with respective pros and cons. From my personal experience, I can identify a leader among these solutions. In terms of pricing, AlgoSec is relatively affordable compared to other products on the market.

I have approximately several years of experience with AlgoSec.

AlgoSec is generally stable, though I have heard about some glitches or latency issues. If I were to rate stability on a scale from zero to ten points, with ten being the most stable, I would give AlgoSec a six. The most frequent stability issue is the reason I assign this rating.

If I were to rate scalability for AlgoSec from zero to ten, with ten being the best, AlgoSec deserves a seven in this field. This rating is slightly higher than stability. There are some limitations in scalability, and it can be expensive to scale, which is the reason for assigning seven points.

In terms of technical support from AlgoSec, I would rate it on a scale from zero to ten points, with ten being the best. I would give support a four points rating.

In the past, we discussed Aviatrix, another product. I did not replace Aviatrix with a similar solution but rather stopped working with it. In the past, I mentioned other global vendors such as Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls. I am still dealing with some of them.

When comparing AlgoSec in terms of price and features to Tufin and other competitors, the installation process and deployment are relatively easy rather than being quite complex. I may face some specific challenges when deploying AlgoSec.

Although this question is primarily for an end client or user, I can still provide some insight. I observe some savings with AlgoSec in terms of time savings. If I were to put this into a percentage, considering that it is personal for all customers, the approximate time savings would be approximately twenty to thirty percent or potentially more or less.

On-premises

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My main use case for AlgoSec is firewall rule analysis, compliance auditing, and automating security policy changes across multiple network devices.

A specific example of how I use AlgoSec for automating security policy changes is that I automatically analyze firewall change requests and validate policy risks before pushing approved rule updates into production.

AlgoSec has helped me improve visibility across different firewall vendors by centralizing policy management and reducing manual review effort for the security team.

The best features AlgoSec offers include firewall rule analysis, automated risk assessment, compliance reporting, and the ability to visualize application connectivity across complex hybrid environments.

The visualization of application connectivity in AlgoSec has helped my team quickly understand traffic flows and dependencies, which makes troubleshooting and firewall change planning much faster and less error-prone.

Another big advantage of AlgoSec is its multi-vendor firewall support, as it allows me to manage policies consistently across different network security platforms from a single console.

AlgoSec has positively impacted my organization by helping reduce manual firewall management effort, improve policy accuracy, and make compliance audits much easier for my security team.

Since using AlgoSec, I have reduced firewall change review time by more than 50% and noticeably lowered configuration errors by automating policy validation and risk analysis workflows.

Overall, AlgoSec has been a valuable tool for improving firewall governance, reducing operational risk, and simplifying compliance management in complex environments.

AlgoSec can improve by enhancing its user interface and reporting customization because some workflows still feel complex for new administrators.

Needed improvements for AlgoSec include better dashboard flexibility and faster synchronization with certain third-party firewalls, which would make the overall management experience smoother.

I have been using AlgoSec for one year.

My advice for others looking into using AlgoSec is that if you manage complex firewall environments across multiple vendors, it can save a lot of manual effort, but it is important to invest time in proper policy cleanup and workflow design during implementation.

I found this interview smooth and well-paced, although you could group related topics together to avoid repeating similar questions around use case and features.

I would rate this product an 8 out of 10.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)