I had a bit of a weird moment a few weeks before the RSA Conference. I was grumbling a bit about finishing my slides, which were late due to an agenda change, and my wife just looked at me and asked, “do you remember how excited you were that first year you got to speak?”  Ah. Perspective.   I get that some people like to knock on RSAC as being too big or too focused on vendors, but I strongly suspect most of those people don’t look much at the agenda or go to any of the sessions. I have a bit of a different relationship with the conference as someone on the Program Committee wh ..read more

FireMon is really giving away basic, enterprise-scale Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) for free, no strings attached. Because we can, and because we should.  Remember when you had to buy antivirus for your shiny new computer before you dared use it? Remember how that felt? There’s a reason Microsoft and Apple started including built-in antimalware into their operating systems. No one likes having to spend more money just for basic safety.  A few weeks ago we launched FireMon Cloud Defense Free-Tier. Our announcement post not only covered the how, but the why. Yes, it’s really ..read more

When we decided to launch a free version of FireMon Cloud Defense we knew we would have to balance two key challenges:   We already knew our platform could scale, but could we adapt it to economically scale to support large enterprises for the long term? Needless to say we couldn’t simply release it and hope our AWS bills didn’t force us into receivership.  With the economic limitations, could we provide a feature set that delivered real value to users? What would that value be? What problems would it solve? The reality is “free” (as in beer) is never totally free since using anyth ..read more

The RSA cybersecurity conference in San Francisco is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the security industry, and it’s always exciting to see what new technologies and insights are being showcased. For us at FireMon, attending RSA is an opportunity to connect with other industry leaders and showcase our latest security solutions. We are constantly innovating and improving our products to stay ahead of emerging threats, and RSA gives us a platform to share our expertise with other industry professionals. In addition to showcasing our products and solutions, RSA also provide ..read more

Network security has never been more critical in the era of digital transformation. With cyber threats on the rise, enterprises require robust network security policy management solutions to protect their valuable data and infrastructure. Conducting a technical evaluation is essential to ensure that your chosen solution aligns with your organization’s security requirements and overall strategy. In this blog post, we’ll outline our three-step process for carrying out a comprehensive technical evaluation of FireMon.  Step 1: Define Your Objectives  Before diving into the evaluation, id ..read more

After conducting a technical analysis and deciding on which NSPM solution is right for you, you may be wondering, “what now?”. Planning for an installation may seem like a daunting task, but thankfully you’re not alone in this process. This is where FireMon’s Professional Services team comes into play.   FireMon’s Professional Service team guides our clients through each phase of implementation, ensuring the service is set up and integrated quickly and efficiently. With over 2,000 implementations over 20+ years, FireMon Professional Services has a proven implementation process focuse ..read more

In today’s fast-paced world, network security has become a top priority for organizations of all sizes. As the number and complexity of cyber threats continue to grow, it’s essential to have a robust and reliable Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) solution in place. However, with so many options available, selecting the right NSPM solution can be a daunting task. In this blog post, we will discuss the critical requirements to consider when purchasing an NSPM solution.  1. Compatibility with your network infrastructure  Before purchasing an NSPM solution, it’s essential to ensu ..read more

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, cybercrime has become one of the most significant threats that organizations face. Environments are expanding at a rapid pace and cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks, making security hygiene a high priority for preventing attacks. In this blog post, we will explore why asset visibility is essential to good cybersecurity hygiene.  Asset visibility is the ability to see everything connected to a network, from servers and workstations to Shadow IT and IoT devices. It involves c ..read more

If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely interested in learning more about FireMon Policy Analyzer or have just run your first assessment and are curious how to get the most out of your results. Either way, we’re excited you’re here! As a reminder for those who aren’t familiar with Policy Analyzer, it’s a complimentary firewall security policy assessment solution that tests your firewall configuration and rulebase against FireMon’s best practices to reduce policy-related risk. Within minutes, Policy Analyzer shares a diagnostic report outlining the security posture of a single firewall in yo ..read more

The industry’s first no-cost firewall assessment tool that quickly identifies configuration errors and high-risk rules that can compromise network security Overland Park, KS, February 15, 2023 – FireMon, the leading security policy management company that brings visibility, control, and automation to enterprise cloud and hybrid network infrastructure, has announced the availability of FireMon Policy Analyzer, a complimentary firewall assessment tool that provides organizations with a comprehensive diagnostic report outlining the health of a firewall policy, complete with best practices and sug ..read more