FortyCloud

FortyCloud operated as a cloud infrastructure security broker, offering a specialized security layer for public cloud platforms. Established in 2011 by co-founders Amit Cohen, Amir Naftali, and Noam Singer, the company was conceived to address enterprise concerns about migrating securely to the cloud. The firm was headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, with a U.S. office in Mansfield, Massachusetts. A significant milestone for the company was its acquisition by FireMon, a U.S.-based Network Security Policy Management provider, on October 25, 2016, which aimed to bolster FireMon's cloud management capabilities.

The company's business model was centered on delivering its security solution as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product. It targeted enterprises using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) who needed to fortify their security beyond the native offerings of cloud providers like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. FortyCloud's solution was designed to isolate and interconnect cloud deployments through a distinct "overlay network," effectively allowing clients to build their own virtual private cloud network over single or multiple cloud infrastructures. This approach was particularly aimed at clients in hybrid environments, providing visibility and management across both cloud and on-premise infrastructures.

The core of FortyCloud's service was a platform that combined Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Security (SDS) technologies. This platform provided a suite of security features, including remote VPN access, encryption for data in transit, firewall policy automation, access control based on identity, and real-time monitoring and audit trails. It allowed for the creation of fine-grained security policies through an intuitive user interface, making complex security configurations accessible even to non-security experts. A key benefit was the automation of security configurations, which simplified operations and allowed for rapid scaling and deployment. By unifying security management across disparate cloud platforms, FortyCloud enabled a consistent security posture and comprehensive visibility for its clients. Keywords: cloud security broker, IaaS security, software-defined security, SDN security, multi-cloud security, virtual private cloud network, cloud access control, cloud data encryption, firewall policy automation, cloud VPN, network security-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure security, FireMon acquisition, hybrid cloud security, overlay network, public cloud security, Amit Cohen, Amir Naftali, Noam Singer, cloud security automation