firebits

Firebits refers to a proprietary data format developed by the company Firemon. This format is used for storing and representing network security data, particularly information related to firewall rules, policies, and configurations. Firemon's software utilizes firebits to analyze, manage, and report on network security devices from various vendors. The goal of the firebits format is to provide a standardized way to ingest and process disparate firewall data, enabling centralized visibility and control. By converting data from different firewall manufacturers into a common firebits structure, Firemon's platform can offer a unified view of an organization's security posture, identify policy inconsistencies, and automate compliance checks. This abstraction layer simplifies complex network security management tasks.