AlgoSec Cloud Enterprise (ACE) Private Offering only

Our main use case for AlgoSec  is to manage and fine-tune the firewall policies and network security policies across our on-premises multiple vendor firewalls such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Check Point. All these firewalls are integrated with this solution, and we fine-tune the firewall policies based on the recommendations provided by AlgoSec .

Since we have multiple different VM firewalls, we have integrated these firewalls with this solution. This solution provides great insight into the firewall policies, such as identifying which policies are not correctly configured. For example, policies defined as 'any any' in the destination, or 'any any' in the application or the services. We are obtaining these valuable insights with the solution, and accordingly, we are fine-tuning or reconfiguring the firewall policies. It also provides great visibility on rule shadowing, which helps in real-time to fine-tune the firewall policies.

According to my use cases, the best feature that AlgoSec provides is the full visibility of the firewall and network policies. We can check all the firewall rules, access paths, and everything from a single point of view. It also provides automated firewall change management, which reduces errors and speeds up changes. These are the best features I can highlight.

Regarding the reporting part, AlgoSec allows us to generate reports based on auditory requirements mandated by the organization such as PCI DSS and ISO. This reporting is very useful.

We have seen a strong positive response with the help of AlgoSec. We are seeing faster change management and strong security postures with great visibility and reduced errors. These are the positive impacts we are observing.

From my point of view, AlgoSec is a very powerful solution. I do not see any improvement needed at this time because it is working according to our needs and the organizational requirements. As far as the current needs are concerned, it is matching our requirements.

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

AlgoSec is stable.

AlgoSec is a very scalable solution. Based on the organization's needs, we can integrate multiple firewalls.

The customer support is technically sound and helpful twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

We have been using the same solution since the beginning, and I think there is no other solution in the market competing with this solution. It is a very unique solution.

I would rate AlgoSec ten out of ten.

We have seen a great ROI on implementing AlgoSec, with a sixty to eighty percent reduction in the change management time, a reduction in manual efforts, and a seventy to eighty percent reduction in errors. These are a few benefits that we are getting.

We did not evaluate other options before choosing AlgoSec.

I think AlgoSec is a very good solution. If any company has multiple firewalls such as Check Point, FortiGate, SonicWall, or Sophos, they should consider it. This will really help them to fine-tune firewall policies, push central policies, and centrally manage policies with a great reduction in human errors.

My advice to others looking into using AlgoSec would be to conduct a proof of concept, apply all your use cases in real time, and check the final outcomes. Based on that, they should proceed with the solution. It is highly recommended and will be really helpful for simplifying firewall management, providing full visibility, automation, and risk analysis across a complex network environment. I have given this review a rating of ten out of ten.

My main use case for AlgoSec  is for the management of all the firewalls and policy rule sets, including everything.

In many locations, I work as a system integrator, so my clients use multiple products including Fortinet, Cisco ASA , and Check Point, facing issues in scenarios where they have 3,000 to 4,000 policies, many of which haven't been used in two to three years. They don't know which policies need to be removed or if a particular policy is working or not, so for that purpose, we suggest all clients implement AlgoSec  on their premises to verify which policies are appropriate for their organization, and based on that, we modify the firewall policies accordingly.

I have worked with the BFSI sector, where they have multiple firewalls in data centers with varying architectures; for example, the perimeter firewalls could be Check Point or Palo Alto while the internal firewalls might be FortiGate or Cisco ASA . Managing both firewalls on different platforms is not easy for a technical person, but after implementing AlgoSec in their premises, we can handle multiple firewall policies in a single interface and push policies according to our requirements, even if we have 10 to 15 firewalls from different OEMs.

AlgoSec offers multiple options, including firewall management and API management; I have only worked with the firewall management part and found that we can manage not only some specific products but also multiple vendors including Cisco, FortiGate, Check Point, and others all in a single platform, which I consider to be its best feature.

Implementing AlgoSec has reduced time consumption significantly; for instance, if we need to remove policies from 14 to 15 firewalls and add new ones, it can typically be accomplished within one to two clicks. That's one of the best points I have seen, especially since we can also view the topology, which is another significant advantage in AlgoSec.

AlgoSec is really helpful for complying with regulatory requirements because during audits and compliance checks, we need to quickly delete unwanted policies. If any unwanted policies are enabled, they can pose security risks, as attackers could exploit them. Manually checking thousands of policies is not feasible, but AlgoSec helps us by showing which policies may cause impact and guiding our remediation efforts.

The integration with the ticketing system is excellent; AlgoSec has its own ticketing tool that tracks what policies have been deleted or added while we upload and change firewall data, which is very helpful.

Right now, pushing policies is restricted to some OEMs; we can delete unwanted policies for many OEMs, but while pushing new policies, I've noticed challenges with Fortinet and Sophos or SonicWall. If support for multiple OEM vendors is improved, it would be really helpful, and providing service addresses or profiles in AlgoSec would be beneficial for attracting multiple customers, allowing easier management.

I have seen that the documentation provided is a bit basic; having a professional or standard template would be really helpful.

AlgoSec's scalability is impressive; there are no limitations on the number of firewalls we can manage. Even as my organization grows, I can add multiple firewalls without restriction, making it highly convenient.

Customer support for AlgoSec is really good; whenever an issue arises, they provide support as per the standard services or license base.

AlgoSec is very easy to use and manage, though the installation process can be challenging due to the Linux or UNIX-based implementation, which may pose issues initially.

Implementing AlgoSec has saved a lot of time in management, and consequently reduced costs. For example, at 15 locations already equipped with three to four OEM firewalls, I would normally need to purchase separate management tools, but with AlgoSec, I can manage all the firewalls through a single GUI without needing third-party tools, which saves time and resources.

Overall, my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been very good.

In 2023 and 2024, I first encountered the product, and after the AlgoSec team approached us for implementation, it proved to be very helpful. When I implemented it for the first time, customers appreciated that they did not need to manage multiple interfaces for firewall or API purposes, as a single interface could manage everything, making it easier for engineers to manage their IT devices and reducing time consumption.

There have been instances of needing an expert in Linux or UNIX-based systems to address issues as it is a complete UNIX-based device.

My overall review rating for AlgoSec is 8 out of 10.

My main use case for AlgoSec  is to control and streamline the firewall policy across multiple vendor security platforms and ensure that changes are implemented in a secure and standardized manner.

When a new connectivity requirement comes in as a technical request, we define the source, destination, and the service that needs to be allowed. AlgoSec  evaluates the entire path flow and based on that, it highlights required changes across relevant firewalls. We review it and implement accordingly. This is really helpful to avoid manual device-by-device verification.

The most valuable feature of AlgoSec is traffic flow analysis, which is very useful to visualize the packet path across the devices. The second thing is multi-platform compatibility that supports different firewall vendors such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and other OEM firewalls.

The traffic flow analysis feature of AlgoSec has helped me in my day-to-day work as it gives a complete end-to-end view of how traffic moves through the network. Instead of manually checking multiple firewalls, routing paths, and NAT rules, this analysis tells us if the traffic will pass or get blocked and which device is allowing or denying. This analysis is really useful in daily operations.

AlgoSec has positively impacted my organization by hastening the process of firewall requests, improving visibility across the layers, and reducing misconfiguration. Overall operations have become more controlled and efficient.

Troubleshooting effort has been reduced by 40 to 60%, cleaner firewall policies have been developed over time, and change execution time has also been reduced.

AlgoSec is a very useful tool and solution that is working well for us. If I could change or add anything, I would say the setup process could be more simplified.

I have been using AlgoSec for more than four years.

AlgoSec is stable.

AlgoSec's scalability is excellent as it can handle organization growth and multiple firewalls.

My team deals with the customer support team, and they are providing positive feedback.

We have not switched and are using this solution since the start.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been straightforward and smooth. We have had a smoother experience with the sales team, and the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for the solution are all smooth.

I chose a rating of nine out of ten for AlgoSec because, in my view, nine is a good rating for this solution. I have kept one point out because the initial setup required some effort, which could be simplified in the future.

We have seen a great return on investment with this solution because our process has been simplified and is smoother than the previous one, and we are getting good visibility with a compliance-ready environment.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been straightforward and smooth. We have had a smoother experience with the sales team, and the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for the solution are all smooth.

Before choosing AlgoSec, we have not evaluated other options.

My advice for others looking into using AlgoSec would be to start with a clear objective. Decide whether you want to speed up firewall changes, improve compliance audits, and clean up your existing rules. A clear direction will value you for faster deployment and build accurate topology faster. AlgoSec depends heavily on routing, NAT, and firewall paths, so spend time validating this data and go for the solution. I rate this solution a nine out of ten.

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.