Netskope and Palo Alto Networks are well-established security platforms, each designed for different priorities. Understanding their focus areas makes it easier to decide which approach best suits an organisation. Cloudbrink offers an alternative for teams looking for a lighter, more flexible solution for secure access.
What They Are
Netskope
Netskope started as a CASB product and has moved to a cloud security platform designed to protect users, data, and applications across cloud services and internet traffic. Its core tools include secure web gateways, cloud access security broker functions, and data loss prevention. It works well for organisations that rely heavily on SaaS and need detailed visibility into cloud activity.
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks provides a broad suite of cybersecurity solutions. These include next-generation firewalls, cloud security products, endpoint protection, and intelligence-driven threat prevention. It is suited to organisations that have a large IT support team and want a unified approach across on-premises networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Cloudbrink
Cloudbrink is a Personal SASE service for distributed workforces. It integrates ZTNA, secure web access, and personal SD-WAN to provide consistent, highly secure, low-latency application access. Its single license and no hardware streamline deployment suits organizations looking to improve worker productivity, reduce the support burden, reduce their attack surface and lower complexity and costs.
Key Differences
| Feature | Netskope | Palo Alto Networks | Cloudbrink |
| Core Focus | Cloud security | Network, endpoint, and cloud security | Fast, secure access and zero trust connectivity |
| Security Tools | CASB, DLP, SWG | NGFW, endpoint tools, cloud security | Zero trust access, high-performance connectivity |
| Deployment | Cloud-first | On-premises, cloud, hybrid | Cloud-delivered |
| Ideal Use Case | Cloud-heavy environments needing deep visibility | Organisations needing broad, unified security across all layers | Remote and hybrid teams needing fast, secure access without heavy infrastructure |
Why It Matters
Netskope is strong in cloud-specific security. Palo Alto offers wider protection across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. Cloudbrink provides a streamlined option for delivering secure access with improved performance, especially for distributed workforces. Comparing these approaches helps organisations match the right tool to their security and connectivity needs.
