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Netskope Security Service Edge

Netskope · Cloud and Network Security

Control cloud apps, web traffic and sensitive data from one cloud security platform.

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Draft summary. This page summarises what the vendor's product family is generally known for. Each claim is pending confirmation against vendor documentation.

Overview

Netskope inspects traffic between users, devices and the internet or cloud applications, and applies policy that understands the app, the user and the data. It covers web filtering, control of sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud apps, private application access and data loss prevention.

It suits organisations that have moved many workloads to SaaS and need to see and control how sensitive data is used in those apps, as well as secure access for remote staff.

Primary capability
Cloud, web and data security for users and applications (SSE)
Deployment models
SaaSPending vendor confirmation
Agent-basedPending vendor confirmation
Management effort
ModeratePending vendor confirmation

Customer challenges and business value

  • Shadow SaaS and unmanaged cloud apps

    Staff use hundreds of cloud services IT has never reviewed, and data moves into them unnoticed.

  • Data leaks through the web

    Sensitive files are uploaded to personal storage and messaging apps that traditional web filters do not understand.

  • VPN-based access is slow and broad

    Remote users reach far more of the network than their role needs, and traffic is backhauled to a data centre.

What this helps you achieve

  • Visibility into cloud app use and data movement
  • Policy that follows users wherever they work
  • Per-application access in place of broad VPN access

Key capabilities

  • Secure web gateway with app and activity awarenessPending vendor confirmation
  • Cloud access security broker for sanctioned and unsanctioned appsPending vendor confirmation
  • Zero trust network access for private applicationsPending vendor confirmation
  • Data loss prevention across web, cloud and emailPending vendor confirmation
  • Cloud-delivered inspection on a global networkPending vendor confirmation
  • Single console and policy for these servicesPending vendor confirmation

Technical architecture and deployment

Where the product sits in a typical security architecture, and what it connects to.

Data sources

  • Users and devices
  • Web and SaaS applications
  • Private applications

This product

Netskope security service edge

Outputs and actions

  • Policy decisions
  • Data protection alerts
  • Logs to SIEM
Generic placement for this category. Actual data sources and integrations depend on the product and your environment.

Integration ecosystem

Categories of systems this type of product commonly connects to. Specific connectors and versions are confirmed with the vendor.

  • Identity providers and single sign-onPending vendor confirmation
  • Endpoint security and device posture toolsPending vendor confirmation
  • SIEM and SOAR platformsPending vendor confirmation
  • SD-WAN and branch networkingPending vendor confirmation

Common use cases

  • Controlling use of cloud storage and AI applications
  • Protecting sensitive data in SaaS applications
  • Replacing VPN with per-application access
  • Filtering web traffic for remote and branch users

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SSE and SASE?

SSE is the security half: web gateway, cloud app control and zero trust access. SASE adds software-defined networking such as SD-WAN. Some customers combine Netskope with an SD-WAN from another vendor.

Where does the information on this page come from?

This page is a draft summary of what the vendor's product family is generally known for. Capabilities, deployment models and integrations are marked as pending until they are checked against vendor documentation. Ask us for a confirmed scope for your environment.

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