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Rudder

by Normation · Since 2010
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorNormation
Year launched2010
StatusActive
Location226 boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, France
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About Rudder

Rudder is a security posture management platform from Normation that helps automate configurations, patching, and compliance across Linux and Windows environments. It includes security configuration management, patch and vulnerability management, and policy and benchmark compliance so organizations can maintain a comprehensive security stance. Rudder supports a unified security posture management approach, making it easier to manage and monitor configurations. The platform is designed to assist teams with a focus on tailored security solutions for diverse infrastructure needs. Key capabilities: security configuration management patch management vulnerability management policy compliance benchmark compliance Best for: IT teams that need to automate security management and maintain compliance across their systems.

WaveRudder by NormationWave is an innovative IT asset management solution designed to streamline the tracking, management, and optimization of an organization’s IT assets. Primarily, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools that provide visibility into the hardware and software inventories, ensuring that companies can efficiently manage lifecycle processes and maintain regulatory compliance. Key features include real-time asset tracking, automated inventory updates, detailed reporting dashboards, and proactive maintenance alerts, all designed to reduce manual oversight and improve operational efficiency. The user interface of WaveRudder is both sleek and intuitive, aimed at enhancing user experience and reducing the learning curve for new users. The design emphasizes clarity with a well-organized layout where key modules and functions are easily accessible. Unique elements such as interactive dashboards, customizable widgets, and drag-and-drop functionalities ensure that users can tailor the experience to meet their specific needs. The navigation is seamless, enabling quick transitions between inventory overviews, asset details, and performance analytics, which in turn enhances productivity and minimizes time spent on routine tasks.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Rudder excels at automating routine IT tasks, saving time and reducing human error.
  • Its focus on continuous auditing and compliance checking helps organizations maintain adherence to security standards and internal policies.
  • Rudder's ability to manage diverse operating systems makes it versatile for organizations with heterogeneous IT environments.
  • The open-source nature of Rudder provides flexibility and cost-effectiveness. It allows for customization and community support.
  • The graphical interface simplifies management, making it accessible to a broader range of IT personnel.
Cons
  • While the interface is user-friendly, mastering all of Rudder's capabilities may require a learning curve, especially for complex configurations.
  • Like any powerful automation tool, Rudder can become complex when dealing with very large or intricate IT infrastructures.
  • While automation is a pro, there's a potential risk of over-automation, where critical human oversight might be reduced.

Features

Key features

Continuous Configuration Management

Rudder allows you to define and maintain the desired state of your IT systems. It automates the process of deploying, monitoring, and correcting configurations to ensure consistency and prevent configuration drift. This helps maintain system stability and availability.

Multi-OS Patch Management

Rudder automates the identification and deployment of software updates and patches across various operating systems. This simplifies the process of keeping systems secure and up-to-date, reducing vulnerabilities and improving overall security posture.

Standard Compliance

Rudder helps organizations maintain compliance with industry standards (like CIS, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) and internal security policies. It performs continuous audits and provides reports to ensure systems meet the required compliance levels.

Full Automation

Rudder emphasizes automation to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency. Automating infrastructure management tasks frees up IT staff to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Continuous Audit

Rudder performs constant audits to monitor the state of your systems. This allows for rapid detection and correction of any deviations from desired configurations or compliance requirements.

User-Friendly Interface

Rudder offers a graphical interface that simplifies infrastructure management, reducing the need for extensive coding or specialized knowledge. This makes it accessible to a wider range of IT professionals.

Additional features

Configuration Builder

Allows users to define and create desired system configurations.

Drift Management

Detects and corrects deviations from the defined configurations, ensuring systems remain in the desired state.

System Updates

Automates the process of applying software updates to systems.

Patch Campaign

Enables the deployment of patches across multiple systems in a coordinated and controlled manner.

Multi-OS Patch management

supports patch management for various operating systems.

Custom Security Policies

Allows organizations to define and enforce their own security policies.

Continuous Audit

Performs ongoing monitoring of system configurations and security settings.

CVE Assessment

Identifies and assesses vulnerabilities based on Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) data.

Audit Security Standards

Checks system configurations against industry security standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks).

Rudder Score

Provides a high level view of the compliance and health of the managed systems.

Designed for Hybrid Infrastructure

Supports the management of both on-premises and cloud-based systems.

User-Friendly Interface

Provides a graphical interface for easy management.

Full Automation

Automates infrastructure management tasks.

High Control and Visibility

Provides detailed insights into system configurations and compliance status.

Integrations

The platform can integrate with other tools.

Pricing

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Annual plans

Standard
EUR 80/yr
billed yearly · ≈ EUR 6.67/mo

≈EUR 6.67/mo when billed annually

Premium
EUR 150/yr
billed yearly · ≈ EUR 12.5/mo

≈EUR 12.50/mo when billed annually

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
15
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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