Vendor Profile

Netskope

Netskope is a cloud-native SASE and security service edge (SSE) platform that provides deep visibility and real-time data and threat protection for cloud services, websites, and private applications. Built around its patented Cloud XD technology, Netskope excels at granular context-aware policy enforcement for SaaS applications, going beyond simple allow/block to control specific activities within thousands of cloud apps. Its NewEdge network spans 70+ regions with full compute in every data center, delivering inline security inspection without performance trade-offs.

Last updated February 28, 2026

Founded

2012

Pricing

Custom enterprise pricing / Per-user subscription

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Deployment

Cloud

SASE & Zero Trust

Key Features

+Cloud XD granular SaaS activity controls

+Next-gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

+Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) inline and API

+Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

+Advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

+User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

+NewEdge global network with full compute

+Cloud Firewall with IPS

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Strong CASB with the deepest SaaS app visibility and activity-level controls
+NewEdge network provides fast, full-compute security in 70+ regions
+Superior data protection with advanced DLP, exact data match, and fingerprinting
+Strong UEBA detects insider threats and compromised accounts
+Excellent API-based CASB for SaaS posture management and compliance

Cons

–Premium pricing comparable to Zscaler, difficult for mid-market budgets
–SD-WAN capabilities less mature than dedicated SD-WAN vendors
–Smaller global PoP footprint than Zscaler (70+ vs 150+)
–Complex licensing tiers make it hard to predict total cost
–Private access (ZTNA) features are less proven than ZPA at large scale

Best For

Organizations that need the deepest SaaS visibility and granular cloud application control alongside SASE capabilities

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