Valtix
Valtix provides advanced security solutions for multi-cloud environments, focusing on decoupling control and data planes to enhance security and management.
| Category | Network Security |
|---|---|
| Last page update | 19 days ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | Organizations using multi-cloud environments seeking advanced security solutions. |
Valtix addresses the complex challenge of securing multi-cloud environments by decoupling the control and data planes, a principle rooted in software-defined networking (SDN). The architecture consists of two primary components: the Valtix Controller and the Valtix Gateway.
The Valtix Controller is a highly reliable and scalable SaaS component that manages the control plane, providing centralized management and orchestration. This controller is fully managed and maintained by Valtix, allowing customers to access it via a web portal or integrate it into their DevOps/DevSecOps processes using the Valtix Terraform provider.
The Valtix Gateway, deployed as a PaaS component within the customer's public cloud account, provides advanced inline security protections. These gateways offer functionalities such as TLS decryption, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), AntiVirus filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and FQDN/URL Filtering. They can be deployed in various modes, including Ingress, Egress, and East-West traffic scenarios, and are auto-scaling to adapt to dynamic cloud environments.
Operationally, Valtix requires careful planning for deployment, particularly in terms of resource allocation and network configuration. For instance, deploying Valtix Gateways across at least two Availability Zones with auto-scaling capabilities is recommended to minimize outage risks. The solution also necessitates specific cloud provider configurations, including private IPs, elastic IPs, and security group rules to ensure seamless communication between the gateways and the Valtix Controller.
In terms of limitations, the scalability of Valtix Gateways can be affected by the complexity of the cloud environment and the number of workloads being protected. Additionally, the onboarding process involves granting IAM/authentication credentials to the Valtix Controller, which may introduce additional administrative steps and security considerations. However, the dynamic policy adaptation and continuous visibility provided by Valtix help in maintaining robust security posture in rapidly changing cloud environments.