Valtix

Valtix is a multi-cloud security platform provided by Valtix, Inc. It aims to deliver comprehensive network security solutions for public cloud environments. According to the vendor, Valtix offers various features including egress security, IDS/IPS, next-gen firewall, web application firewall (WAF), and DLP. The product is designed to cater to organizations of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Cloud architects, cloud security architects, IT security professionals, network security professionals, DevOps teams, and professionals in industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and manufacturing rely on Valtix to protect their cloud workloads.

Key Features

Egress Filtering: Valtix allows organizations to control and monitor outbound traffic from their workloads. It provides the ability to define and enforce policies that restrict access to public internet resources, ensuring the protection of sensitive data. Valtix also facilitates secure management of software updates, patches, public repositories, API calls, 3rd party interconnects, and sensitive data logging to external sources.

IDS / IPS: Valtix offers Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities. It continuously monitors network traffic to identify and alert on potential security threats such as malware, unauthorized access attempts, and suspicious activities. The vendor claims that Valtix can automatically block or mitigate identified threats, providing real-time protection for public cloud workloads.

Next-Gen Firewall: Valtix includes a next-generation firewall that provides advanced security features and capabilities. It allows organizations to have granular control over network traffic based on application, user, and contextual factors. The next-gen firewall supports features such as application-aware filtering, URL filtering, VPN connectivity, and network segmentation.

Web Application Firewall (WAF): Valtix incorporates a web application firewall (WAF) to protect web applications from common security vulnerabilities and attacks. It inspects and filters HTTP/HTTPS traffic for malicious content, SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other web-based attacks. The WAF offers customizable rule sets, real-time threat intelligence, and automated security updates.

DLP (Data Loss Prevention): Valtix provides Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or leakage of sensitive data. Organizations can define policies to detect and block the transmission of sensitive data, such as personally identifiable information (PII), credit card numbers, or intellectual property. Valtix's DLP features include content inspection, data classification, encryption, and data masking.

Auto-Scaling: Valtix supports auto-scaling to dynamically adapt to changes in workload demand and traffic patterns. It automatically scales its security services horizontally to handle increased traffic and workload requirements without manual intervention. Auto-scaling ensures that security resources are efficiently allocated and scaled up or down based on the needs of the environment.

Multi-Cloud Support: Valtix is designed to provide security for multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. It offers a unified security platform that can be deployed across multiple cloud providers, providing consistent security policies and controls.

Centralized Management: Valtix provides a centralized management console for configuring, monitoring, and managing security policies across cloud environments. It offers a single pane of glass view to monitor security events, manage policies, and generate reports for compliance and auditing purposes. The centralized management simplifies the administration of security controls and ensures consistent policy enforcement.

Threat Intelligence Integration: Valtix integrates with threat intelligence feeds and services to enhance its ability to detect and prevent emerging threats. By leveraging real-time threat intelligence, Valtix can identify known malicious IP addresses, domains, and signatures, enabling proactive threat mitigation.

API Integration: Valtix offers API integration capabilities to enable seamless integration with existing security tools, systems, and workflows. It allows organizations to automate security operations such as policy management, event logging, and incident response through API-driven workflows. The API integration helps organizations leverage their existing security investments and streamline security operations.