Remote Access Use Cases
Microsegmentation enables secure, granular network segmentation through agentless access, tag-based policies, interactive visualization, machine learning-driven suggestions, policy monitoring and enforcement, and comprehensive auditing. These capabilities of 12Port Microsegmentation empower organizations to effectively control east-west traffic and enhance overall network security.
Enforcing Network Segmentation for Enhanced Security
Microsegmentation is a critical strategy for limiting lateral movement within a network by dividing it into isolated segments. This enables organizations to enforce strict access controls, allowing services and assets to communicate only with authorized sources. 12Port Microsegmentation delivers a comprehensive microsegmentation approach that enhances network security while maintaining operational agility.
Agentless and Native Firewall Integration
The platform enables agentless, remote procedure call (RPC) based access to assets, combined with native firewall monitoring and enforcement capabilities on endpoints. This approach minimizes deployment complexity and resource overhead while ensuring that firewall rules are accurately monitored and enforced at the source.
Tag-Based Policy Management and Enforcement
Microsegmentation policies leverage tags to define selectors, services, and allowed sources, providing flexible and granular control over network traffic. Administrators can review and manage these policies through an intuitive interface, enabling precise segmentation that aligns with organizational structure and security requirements.
Interactive Visual Network Mapping
A dynamic and interactive network chart visually represents assets, network nodes, and inbound/outbound connections. Users can navigate containers, zoom in and out, apply filters, and manage assets and IP lists directly within the visualization map. This visual insight supports better understanding and management of complex network topologies.
Intelligent Segmentation Suggestions
Leveraging machine learning, 12Port Microsegmentation analyzes network traffic patterns and tag impacts to provide automated segmentation suggestions. These insights help optimize policy configurations and reduce manual effort, enabling more effective microsegmentation strategies based on real-world data.
Policy Monitoring, Enforcement, and Exception Handling
Policies can be monitored in enforcement or monitoring-only modes, allowing organizations to detect violations without immediate traffic blocking. When enforcement is enabled, policies restrict unauthorized traffic, with options to restore original configurations if necessary. The platform also supports service requests with role-based access control (RBAC) and approval cycles, ensuring that exceptions are managed securely and transparently.
Comprehensive Audit and Event Reporting
All microsegmentation activities, including policy changes and enforcement events, are logged with detailed event reports. This audit trail supports compliance requirements and facilitates incident investigation by providing clear visibility into network segmentation status and policy adherence.
Why Microsegmentation Matters
By isolating network services and tightly controlling access, microsegmentation significantly reduces the attack surface and limits the potential impact of breaches. This approach complements perimeter defenses and strengthens zero trust architectures, making it a vital component of modern network security.