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Buying FusionVM: What Factors to Consider
FusionVM is a flexible solution that can be deployed as a service or product for any enterprise size. In evaluating which option is best for your organization consider these key factors.
- How many distinct devices do I intend to manage on a recurring basis?
- Will my network topology require a distributed approach to scanning or can I reach all my intended hosts from a central location?
- Is perimeter assessment a requirement?
- Is interconnectivity with other data sources a requirement?
- Is intergration with my existing LDAP infrastructure needed?
- Is PCI Compliance a requirement?
- Is there a need to manage separate organizational units, clients or locations as distinct entities within FusionVM?
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How many distinct devices do I intend to manage on a recurring basis?
- The number of active devices managed in FusionVM determines price level
- Full ranges can be inputted and scanned but pricing is based on active IP addresses
Will my network topology require a distributed approach to scanning or can I reach all my intended hosts from a central location?
- If there are segments of your network that are not routable from the location of the All-In-One Manager, a VM Server (scanning engine) should be deployed to that location for coverage
- Number and type of appliances are factors in pricing as well
Is perimeter assessment a requirement?
- For product customers, a scanning device will need to be placed on your network’s perimeter to provide an external vantage point
- For SaaS customers scanning appliances located at the Critical Watch Secure Center are used for perimeter scans
Is interconnectivity with other data sources a requirement?
- If so, the product solution is the best option, offering an open architecture for data integration with other security devices or in house trouble ticketing systems through a flexible API.
- Access to the MS SQL 2005 database is available in the product configuration.
Is integration with my existing LDAP infrastructure needed?
- Product customers may choose an optional LDAP authentication module enabling users of FusionVM to authenticate to the application using their normal network username and password eliminating the need for a separate application specific login for FusionVM.
Is PCI Compliance a requirement?
- Critical Watch is a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor and its FusionVM PCI service delivers PCI preparation and certification as a turnkey portal-baed offering.
Is there a need to manage separate organizational units, clients or locations as distinct entities within FusionVM?
- This scenario leverages the multi-tenant management features available in FusionVM MSSP. Intended for MSSPs, outsourcers, or large ecosystem corporations with federated divisions or business units, FusionVM MSSP provides a layer of administration for super users called MSSP Managers to administer roles and rights across multiple entities, as well as view dashboard reporting at the multi-tenant level. Conversely, specific users within FusionVM that are mapped to a specific entity will only access their unique view when logging in.