FireMon Extends Policy Control Plane for Microsegmentation with Akamai Guardicore Integration

Integration governs Akamai Guardicore segmentation policy with the same rigor FireMon already applies to firewall policy, so zero trust programs don't inherit a new silo as they scale

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FireMon, the founder of Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) and the control plane for network security policy, today announced an integration with Akamai Guardicore Segmentation that extends FireMon's policy control plane for microsegmentation. Organizations that have already governed firewall policy across their hybrid environment can now bring that same governance, normalization, and audit rigor to Akamai Guardicore segmentation policy as they scale zero trust programs.

Akamai research found that while more than 90% of organizations use some form of segmentation, only about 35% have implemented microsegmentation, with network complexity and visibility gaps among the most commonly cited barriers. As organizations add microsegmentation to existing firewall, cloud, and other security controls, policy becomes distributed across multiple enforcement layers. FireMon's integration with Akamai Guardicore Segmentation brings segmentation policy into the same normalized, governed model FireMon applies across firewalls and cloud security groups, giving teams broader context to assess policy, troubleshoot changes, and maintain consistent governance.

FireMon doesn't replace Akamai Guardicore Segmentation's enforcement. It governs the policy that sits above and across it, the same way FireMon governs firewall policy without replacing the firewall. For organizations already using FireMon to manage a multi-vendor firewall estate, segmentation policy now runs through the same governed layer instead of a separate console and a separate process.

"Zero trust is a policy challenge before it's an enforcement challenge," said Jody Brazil, CEO of FireMon. "Microsegmentation platforms are good at enforcement. But if segmentation policy isn't governed with the same rigor as firewall policy, you end up with strong lateral-movement protection in one place and blind spots everywhere else. This integration closes that gap."

The integration brings segmentation policy from Akamai Guardicore Segmentation into FireMon's normalized model alongside every firewall vendor and cloud platform an organization runs. Security teams get one place to check whether segmentation rules match intent, validate changes before they're pushed, and produce audit evidence for a zero trust program instead of reconciling it by hand across consoles.

For enterprises operating across data centers, cloud platforms, and distributed networks, access decisions are often enforced across multiple technologies and operational teams. With centralized governance, segmentation initiatives are easier to maintain consistently over time as environments evolve.

"Akamai Guardicore Segmentation gives customers precise enforcement for Microsegmentation across hybrid environments," said Misha Yaverbaum, VP Product Management Enterprise Security at Akamai. "Pairing that enforcement with FireMon's policy governance provides joint customers with a single, governed view across all network controls. Together, we make scaling Zero Trust fast, continuous, and frictionless."

The announcement reflects a broader industry shift as enterprises move beyond isolated enforcement technologies toward unified policy governance across firewalls, cloud, and segmentation environments. As security architectures become increasingly distributed, organizations are looking for operational models that connect policy intent, enforcement, and governance across the enterprise.

"Microsegmentation is a critical enforcement capability," Brazil said. "But it only holds up if policy intent stays aligned as infrastructure keeps changing. That's the governance layer we're extending here."

Organizations interested in learning more about FireMon’s integration with Akamai Guardicore Segmentation can contact FireMon for additional information.

About FireMon

FireMon is the founder of Network Security Policy Management (NSPM). Policy is the control plane for network security, and FireMon gives organizations one governed layer above their firewalls, cloud security groups, and segmentation platforms instead of relying on each device's own console. FireMon customers use that layer to reduce policy risk before it becomes an outage or an attack, prove and maintain compliance continuously instead of once a quarter, and move faster on policy changes without trading away security. Global enterprises, government agencies, and service providers rely on FireMon to reduce measurable risk and maintain continuous compliance across hybrid, multi-vendor environments.

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