Latest features & updates
We're constantly aligning the tech docs with the latest hotfix and SaaS update information. Find out below what's new or updated.
Tip: Click the links to go to the changes in the online docs.
December 2024 Update
Align flows with SNDC objects in AppViz
Network objects with the Same Name but Different Content (SNDC) can span multiple devices and flows. In AppViz, you can now align these objects to ensure consistency and uniformity across your network. See Managing Same Name Different Content (SNDC) Objects in application flows. (Released: 9-Dec-2024)
October 2024 Update
Seamlessly link FireFlow change requests with applications from AppViz.
The new "AppViz Application Name" field in FireFlow Standard Change Requests allows you to easily link change requests with applications from AppViz. This integration streamlines the change management process, enhancing efficiency and ensuring alignment between requested changes and corresponding applications. From the field you can select an existing application from AppViz or add a new one to AppViz.
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For an existing application, modifications will affect its related flows within AppViz.
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For a newly created application, it becomes accessible for use in AppViz flows.
See About applications created in FireFlow . (Released 8-October-2024)
September 2024 Update
Best Practices for Ongoing Maintenance in ASMS
We've updated the documentation to include enhanced best practices for ongoing network device maintenance in ASMS. For more details, see Best Practices for Ongoing Maintenance in ASMS. (Released 12-September-2024)
June 2024 Update
Set Up Specific Regions for AWS Data Collection
Now when you onboard AWS accounts, you can tell AFA to gather resource data from specific regions. For more details, see Set Up Specific Regions for Data Collection in AFA. (Released 11-Jun-2024)
May 2024 Update
Rebranding Update: CloudFlow is now called AlgoSec Cloud
We're excited to share that CloudFlow has a new name – AlgoSec Cloud! This name change reflects our evolving brand identity, and is already aligned in our latest marketing initiatives.
ASMS A33.00 Customizations Compatibility Check Tool in A32.60
The upcoming AlgoSec ASMS release A33.00 features a significant operating system upgrade from CentOS 7, which is reaching end of life, to Rocky Linux 8. This change includes a shift to Perl version 5.26.3 from the currently used 5.16.
Some of our customers have created FireFlow customizations which are code or scripts in Perl that enable FireFlow customized workflows, integrations with external systems, and customized email responses. These may block the upgrade to A33.00 if the code is not compatible with the Perl version used by A33.00.
To ensure a smooth transition and maintain functionality of your FireFlow customizations in A33.00, it may be necessary to make some adjustments. To assist you in this process, we are introducing the Compatibility Check Tool that runs automatically as part of the latest hotfix build (A32.60 Build A32.60.300-142 (released May 21, 2024) and above). This tool is designed to efficiently identify and help you address potential Perl-related compatibility issues with your FireFlow customizations in advance of the release of A33.00. See Ensure compatibility of FireFlow customizations . (Released 21-May-2024)
April 2024 Update
User Password Management Made Easier
A new parameter allows administrators to change user passwords without the need to enter the administrator password each time. To enable, set the configuration parameter CHANGE_PASS_WITHOUT_ADMIN_PASS to 'yes'. See CHANGE_PASS_WITHOUT_ADMIN_PASS. (Released 9-April-2024)
March 2024 Update
Introducing new Risk Profile APIs enabling users to access the list of user-created risk profiles, retrieve the full structure and data of a specific risk profile (including each risk definition), and download the risk profile to XLSX and XML file formats. See Get a list of user defined risk profiles, Get Risk Profile Data, andDownload Risk Profile File. (Released 12-March-2024)
Updated ASD ISM compliance report
We've updated the ASD ISM compliance report to the March 2023 version. (12-march-2024)
CyberArk integration with F5 LTM-only and Cisco ACI
We've added F5 LTM-only and Cisco ACI to the list of brands that integrate with CyberArk Credentials Retriever. See Increase disk space of an Azure instanceSupported devices for CyberArk integration. (12-March-2024)
Increase disk space of a deployed Azure instance
We've added a new topic that explains how to increase the disk space of a deployed Azure instance by extending your out-of-the-box storage device. See Increase disk space of an Azure instance. (7-March-2024)
January 2024 Update
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Cisco ACI NDO visibility (GA) and change recommendations (EA)
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AAD (formerly AlgoSec AutoDiscovery) is now called AlgoSec Application Discovery
New device tree filter options (AFA)
The AFA device tree now has new filter options to help you find devices faster. You can now filter by available vendors, and we've also added options to quickly expand and collapse the list of devices. For more details, see View a specific device. (Released 24-January-2024)
We've made some updates to improve Azure support and functionality like enhanced map and Traffic Simulation Query support in ASMS, including:
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Enhanced routing table for VNet and Virtual Hub (VHub)
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Improved TSQ for cloud firewalls located in the Azure ecosystem like Palo Alto VM-Series, Check Point CloudGuard, and Cisco Firepower.
Requirements:
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Support for Azure Firewall in ASMS requires A32.60 build version A32.60.260-94 or higher.
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For NSG TSQ and FireFlow support, if using A32.60: upgrade to build version A32.60.260-94 or higher; no upgrade needed for versions A32.50 or below.
Important When you upgrade to build version A32.60.260-94 or higher, you need to add your Azure subscriptions in both AlgoSec Cloud as well as in ASMS.
After upgrading your system, follow additional steps for Azure subscriptions. See For Azure Subscriptions. (Released 24-January-2024)
We're excited to announce our updated Swagger interface for our ASMS APIs, which includes several key improvements to enhance your experience:
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Controller names are now more intuitive and user-friendly, ensuring that you can navigate and understand our APIs with greater ease. “Controllers" are now called "Resource Group names".
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Evolved terminology, "Specifications" are now referred to as "Definitions". Previously called "Models" are now labeled as "Schemas".
All of our technical docs have been updated to mirror these changes. (Released 24-January-2024)
Cisco ACI NDO visibility (GA) and change recommendations (EA)
For Cisco ACI APICs managed by a Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO), ASMS now supports visibility in GA (see HERE) and FireFlow ActiveChange in EA (see HERE). (Released 24-January-2024)
AAD (formerly AlgoSec AutoDiscovery) is now called AlgoSec Application Discovery
We've given AlgoSec AutoDiscovery a snazzy new title: AlgoSec Application Discovery! But fear not, the acronym AAD remains unchanged. See Welcome to Application Discovery. (Released 1-January-2024)
Default Compliance Standard Update to PCI 4.0
You'll now see PCI 4.0 instead of 3.2.1 as the default compliance standard on AFA Report Home and Changes pages. (Released 1-January-2024)
December 2023 Update
New device tree filter options (AFA)
The AFA device tree now has new filter options to help you find devices faster. You can now filter by available vendors, and we've also added options to quickly expand and collapse the list of devices. For more details, see View a specific device. (Released 18-December-2023)
You can now easily access your Account ID directly from AppViz. This is ideal if you're managing multiple accounts. It also simplifies the process of referencing an Account ID for support queries. To view and copy your account ID, just click on your username located at the top right corner of the screen to open the drop down. See View your Account ID. (Released 12-December-2023)
Now, by selecting a flow name in the Flow tab, you can access to insights about the flow-related rules. This feature reveals not only which rules are covered by the flow but also provides details about their usage. The newly added 
button displays the flow's Traffic Simulation Query results directly in AFA. See Flows tab interface. (6-December-2023)
June 2023 Update
March 2023 Update
Support for Arista devices now GA (AFA)
Support for Arista devices by AlgoSec is now generally available (GA). See Add Arista devices in ASMS. (Released 28-March-2023)
Access ObjectFlow and AppViz from ASMS
Access our ASMS and SaaS products conveniently from the ASMS dropdown. Links to ObjectFlow and AppViz now join AFA, AFF, and AppViz.
If you don't yet have ObjectFlow, you can now explore its features and capabilities in a demo environment. Just select ObjectFlow from the dropdown menu to get started. See Switch between AlgoSec products. (Released 26-March-2023)
Manage API Access Key permissions (AppViz)
You can assign API Access Keys their own set of permissions to view or edit applications via API. In this way, you can control the permissions of the anyone using these API Access Keys. You can also assign individual roles their own set of permissions including to view or edit applications via API. See Manage permissions and roles
January 2023 Update
Official support for Okta for SSO (AppViz)
AlgoSec Algosec SaaS applications now officially support Okta as an SSO provider. See Access management.
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