Top 4 AlgoSec Alternatives in 2025

Network security statistics show that the network security revenue has grown in recent years. AlgoSec is a microsegmentation solution that can help companies to segment, control, and secure their network. However, user reviews highlight that AlgoSec can be inefficient in securing networks due to its:

• steep learning curve,
• and limited vendor integrations.

Learn about the top 4 AlgoSec alternatives including their important specs and user reviews:

Top 4 AlgoSec alternatives

Table 1: Feature comparison

Every vendor listed in the table offers both on-premises and SaaS deployment.

See feature explanations.

Table 2: Market presence

*Based on data retrieved from Companies’ LinkedIn Pages as of 01/08/2024.

**Based on the total number of product reviews and average ratings on Gartner, G2, PeerSpot, and TrustRadius software review platforms as of 12/18/2023. Average rating is on a 5 point scale.

Vendor selection criteria:

• Number of reviews: 200+ reviews.
• Average rating: Above 4.0/5.
• Sorting: With AlgoSec positioned at the top, other vendors are sorted by the total number of reviews in descending order.

Insights come from our experience with these solutions as well as other users’ experiences shared in, Gartner ¹ , G2² , PeerSpot³ , and TrustRadius⁴ .

AlgoSec

AlgoSec is a network security policy management platform with microsegmentation technology that provides companies with security rules to enable application segmentation across networks (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid) and containers.

Algosec helps to enhance security visibility by tracking the network, integrating firewall rules into apps, and identifying data compliance discrepancies through its IP engine.

Pros

Granular visibility: Algosec’s granular visibility is said to be top-notch. Customers say that the granularity not only makes it simpler to spot potential threats but also helps promote a proactive attitude to risk management.

Network maps and topology customization: Reviewers note that the use of network maps and implementing topology adjustments is convenient, they can easily apply customization depending on source, destination, and port.

Integrations: Some users claim that AlgoSec integrates seamlessly with several types of firewall devices.

Cons

Learning curve: Users state that Algosec’s user interface is proficient and difficult for beginners to learn. Navigating the features and functionalities might be difficult for those who aren’t familiar with network security or firewall control.

Vendor support: Some customers express that Algosec does not support vendors like Sophos, SonicWall, and Forcepoint.

Number of features: Some users expect to see more features in the graphical user interface so that they don’t have to rely on the API as heavily.

Top 4 Algosec alternatives

1- Tufin 

Tufin is a microsegmentation software, serving more than half of the Forbes Global 2000.⁵ The platform may assist organizations in managing, controlling, and monitoring complex networks with firewalls, Internet of Things (IoT), and other network devices.

Key features:

Firewall orchestration: Control network segmentation throughout firewalls, software-defined networks (SDN), SASE, and Edge devices.

Segmentation: Use segment-regulated granular zones with microsegmentation and/or zero trust network access (ZTNA) capabilities to keep AI audit activities under control and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Automated policy management: Develop established guidelines and blueprints for security professionals to effectively govern network segmentation across security groups. 

Data compliance: Assess network configuration management by setting data encryption, role-based access control (RBAC),  software-defined micro-perimeter compliance rules of firewalls, routers, switches, and web-based platforms to discover cyber threats, fraud, and misconfigurations.

Figure: Tufin’s products and services

Source: Tufin⁶

Pros

Firewall rules and tickets: Some enterprise users say that firewall rules are easily managed with Tufin, managing authorization for all users to raise firewall tickets is easy.

Source: G2

Network security: The unified network protection and microsegmentation capabilities of Tufin receive positive credit from reviewers for preventing next-generation cyber attack vectors.

Read more: Microsegmentation tools. 

Firewall access control: Some users note that Tufin effectively assists in identifying and fine-tuning (granular) the automated firewall assessment control (e.g. role-based access control (RBAC)).

Cons

API calls: Some reviews highlight that the API calls to 3rd party tools could be more flexible.

Initial setup: Some reviewers state that Tufin’s initial setup can be complex.

Native integrations: Some users suggest that Tufin can have improvements in terms of out-of-the-box native integrations with both security and non-security technologies.

Read more: Network segmentation examples, network segmentation examples.

2- VMware Aria Operations for Networks

VMware provides automated software-defined networking (SDN) and automated security management for organizations to protect sensitive workloads and environments with granular microsegmentation security at the application level.

With VMware organizations can segment their network to secure key applications, build logical DMZs in software, or decrease the attack surface of a virtual desktop environment.

Business impact: Forrester’s Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study analyzed the business and economic benefits of  Aria Operations for Networks.

• 379% ROI obtained in three years.
• 80% reduced time spent monitoring their network.
• 50% reduced network outages.⁷

Pros

Network monitoring and verification: CTOs say that the monitoring and verification functionalities are VMware’s most useful features.

Source: PeerSpot

Network visibility: Users emphasize that the platform provides efficient visibility into network traffic flows in multiple scenarios.

Dashboard usability: Some users express that the dashboards are flexible, providing tailored insights into the user’s virtualized environment.

Cons

Employee training: Some users remark that VMware can be complex and may lack sufficient training for users to operate the product.

Here is AIMultiple’s data-driven industry analysis list on corporate training services.

Slow query loading: Some users report that the program might be slow at times when loading queries.

User interface performance: Reviews show that the application’s user interface gets sluggish sometimes.

3- Cisco Identity Services Engine

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a network security management solution that provides software-defined security and automated microsegmentation technologies.

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) provides network access control (NAC) functions, including host access, role-based access control (RBAC), and security control. With the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) users can leverage the use of network microsegmentation controllers that automate the operation of switches, routers, wireless, and firewall rules.

Pros

Stability: Users say that the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is stable.

Centralized management: Users appreciate Cisco Identity Services Engine’s (ISE) centralized administration.

Microsegmentation: Some users argue that Cisco Identity Services Engine’s (ISE) microsegmentation abilities are, beyond its competitors.

Cons

Virtual integrations: Some users state that the platform can improve its virtual integrations for enhanced migration.

License costs: Some users find licenses (e.g. automation and product integration licenses) expensive.

Device identification accuracy: Some users note that device identification may be more accurate to leverage software-defined segmentation.

4- Prisma Cloud

Prisma Cloud provides cloud-native security for building cloud-native apps for hosts, containers, and serverless apps. 

Prisma Cloud’s security and compliance features are designed to protect infrastructure, apps, information, and licenses across clouds (public, private, and hybrid) and on-premises.

Pros

Navigation: Users note that Prisma Cloud is simple to navigate across cloud-based network infrastructure and is found valuable for day-to-day operations.

Automated threat detection: Reviewers highlight that automated threat detection works effectively.

Vulnerability testing: Vulnerability testing using Twistlock (Prisma Cloud’s internal feature that produces vulnerability findings by scanning containers is appreciated by users).

Cons

Analytics for data mining: The analytics feature might be improved by developing tailored queries for data extraction and collection.

Policy customization: Reviews state that investigations and network security policy customization are difficult and confusing to complete. To customize network security policies, users must grasp the RQL language, which is not intuitive.

Here is AIMuiltiple’s data-driven analysis of network security policy management solutions.

Knowledge base: Some reviewers remark that there is no adequate documentation for manual searches.

For guidance on choosing the right tool or service for your project, check out our data-driven lists of software-defined perimeter (SDP) software and zero trust networking software.

6 features of AlgoSec alternatives

1- DLP (data loss prevention)

DLP software helps organizations protect confidential data, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard intellectual property by monitoring, detecting, and blocking potential data breaches and data exfiltration activities.

2- CSPM (cloud security posture management)

Cloud security posture management (CSPM) is a cybersecurity technique that automates the detection and remediation of misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in hybrid and multi-cloud systems and services.

3- Firewall manegement

Firewall management involves the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of firewall systems to protect an organization’s network from cyber threats. It ensures that firewall rules are properly set up and enforced, allowing legitimate traffic while blocking malicious activities.

4- Dynamic policy enforcement

Dynamic policy enforcement refers to the ability to automatically apply and adapt security policies based on real-time conditions and behaviors within a network.

For example, organizations with applications consisting of multiple microservices can automatically enforce security rules based on demand network components or users.

5- East-west traffic inspection

Microsegmentation tools focus on monitoring and securing internal traffic (east-west traffic) within the data center or cloud environment.

For example, with east-west traffic inspection organizations can monitor a front-end web server, an application server, and a back-end database server across an application.

6- Zero trust model

The zero trust model assumes that threats could exist both inside and outside the network and, therefore, requires strict identity verification and continuous validation of users, devices, and applications.

Further reading

• Top 10 Microsegmentation Tools
• Microsegmentation: What is it? Benefits & Challenges
• Role-based access control (RBAC)  
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Definition & Benefits
• 10 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Corporations

External links

External Links

• 1. Gartner | Delivering Actionable, Objective Insight to Executives and Their Teams.
• 2. Bewertungen von Geschäftssoftware und -diensten | G2. G2
• 3. Buying Intelligence and Reviews for Enterprise Technology.
• 4. TrustRadius: Software Reviews, Software Comparisons and More. TrustRadius
• 5. SIX Case Study | Tufin.
• 6. Network Security Orchestration with Tufin Orchestration Suite | Tufin.
• 7. ”Total Economic Impact of VMware Aria Operations for Networks: 2022 Study“. (PDF). VMware. 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.