Cloud Network Security quickstart guide

New to ACE? This guide is designed to help you swiftly get started.

# Step Description
1 Login to ACE See instructions for first time access for the administrator, see Admin first time logging in.
2 Onboard cloud accounts to CNS

Describes the process of adding and managing Azure subscriptions, AWS accounts, and Google Cloud projects in Cloud Network Security.

For more details, see:
3 Integrate ACE with ASMS

Follow steps to establish a trust relationship and connect AlgoSec Cloud with ASMS for integrated security management.

For more details, see ACE - ASMS integration
4 Set up access to ACE

Manage access including users, API access keys, roles, Single Sign-On (SSO), and monitoring user activity within ACE.

For more details, see Access management.
5 Customize risk profiles

ACE utilizes the activated risk profile to assess and calculate risks to onboarded accounts and assets.

For instructions to customize risk profiles, see Manage risk profiles
6 Set up IaC Connectivity Risk Analysis

The IaC Connectivity Risk Analysis security plugin platform scans code for vulnerabilities pre-deployment to the cloud, speeding up app delivery through a proactive stance in the CI/CD pipeline. Developers gain insight into risks with direct remediation steps in source control, eliminating the need for manual security reviews or application switching to continue their work.

For details to set up and use, see IaC Connectivity Risk Analysis.

Resources & support

For further resource and support see also:

Item Description
Release Notes

Highlights new features in Cloud Network Security and updates to documentation.

For more details, see Release notes.
Known Issues

Details current issues impacting Cloud Network Security.

For more details, see Known issues affecting ACE
ACE Cloud Network Security API Reference

Guides on managing network policy sets using Cloud Network Security's public APIs.

For more details, see ACE API reference.
Field Reference per Rule Type

Enumerates fields available for each rule type, tailored by vendor and security control specifics.

For more details, see Field reference per rule type.
SaaS Security Practices

Describes how AlgoSec SaaS Services, including Cloud Network Security, influence data management and security, including data handling within SaaS products.

For more details, see AlgoSec SaaS Services Security Practices.

Additional resources

Item Description
AlgoPedia

(requires user credentials) Visit AlgoSec's knowledge base, AlgoPedia, to access a comprehensive collection of resources, including how-to articles, best practices, troubleshooting tips, and detailed documentation, designed to enhance your understanding and maximize the value of ACE. See algopedia.algosec.com.
AlgoSec Community

(requires user credentials) Discover solutions, ask questions, share ideas, and engage in discussions about best practices. See community.algosec.com.