SmartCenter
Draws
A Comprehensive Picture
SmartMap draws a comprehensive
picture of an organization's security deployment
including firewalls, VPNs, servers, networks,
routers, and the relationships between those objects.
Unlike some mapping tools, SmartMap does not need
to search through the network to discover these
objects. Instead it is able to draw the map by
using information already captured as part of
the security policy definition process. This provides
security managers with visual feedback that shows
their environment as they have defined it.
Provides
A Searchable, Editable Map
The map drawn by SmartMap
is not simply a static picture but allows security
managers to search for objects and edit them in
the map. For example, a search for a particular
subnet will highlight the subnet in the diagram,
drawing a box around it to call it out. This makes
it easy to verify the subnet appears in the right
location (e.g., part of the local network) and
includes the right network nodes. Security managers
can also select objects in the diagram and edit
them, allowing changes to be made as soon as issues
are identified.
Illustrates
The Effect Of Rules
One of the most powerful
features of SmartMap is its ability to illustrate
the effect of security rules. Rules are diagrammed
within SmartMap, with the Source of a rule (e.g.,
a subnet) coded in one color, the Destination
(e.g., a server) coded in another color and the
Action (e.g., encrypt) color-coded as well. Finally,
arrows indicate the direction of traffic flow,
making it is easy to see what the rule is securing.
By seeing the effect of security rules on their
deployment, security managers are able to ensure
that the correct security policy is in place.