Skyhigh Security Reviews

Name: Skyhigh Security
Brand: Skyhigh Security
Rating: 4.2 (56 reviews)

4.2 out of 5

56 reviews
91% willing to recommend

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What is Skyhigh Security?

Skyhigh Security protects organizations with cloud-based Zero Trust security solutions that are both data-aware and simple to use. Skyhigh’s Security Service Edge portfolio goes beyond data access and focuses on data use, allowing organizations to collaborate from any device and from anywhere without sacrificing security, while providing the visibility and control required to monitor and mitigate security risks.

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Skyhigh Security is the #9 ranked solution in CASB solutions, #13 ranked solution in top Web Security Gateways, #13 ranked solution in top Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, #14 ranked solution in top ZTNA services, #16 ranked solution in top Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) solutions, and #20 ranked solution in top Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions. PeerSpot users give Skyhigh Security an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. Skyhigh Security is most commonly compared to Cisco Umbrella: Skyhigh Security vs Cisco Umbrella. Skyhigh Security is popular among the midsize enterprise segment, accounting for 59% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a educational organization, accounting for 53% of all views.

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Featured Skyhigh Security reviews

Santiago Gomez

Cio at a security firm with 11-50 employees

I use the solution on a Macintosh computer and it has issues and does not work when I try to log in from the Safari Browser, but it works fine when I log in from the Google Chrome browser. The console has issues when the login is done through a Safari Browser. The console has to be more competitive and the compatibility of the browser needs to be better. I want to know about Skyhigh's competitiveness with other brands and about the vulnerability assessment and micro segmentations. I know Skyhigh has other products, but right now, I am studying what this new product is about. They only have English support, so I would like for them to add some Spanish support.

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Chinthu James

SME/Manager -Secure Web Access at Capgemini

We use the solution to monitor and secure our customers' internet access The solution's best feature is the flexibility of use. The stability of the solution's cloud portal needs improvement. Sometimes, it gets timed out. We have been using the solution since 2017. We need help accessing a…

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Jathin Das

Solutions Architect at Paramount Computer Systems

One area for improvement I've seen in Skyhigh Security is that it lacks support for unsanctioned applications, where customers have their applications. Those applications do not come from Microsoft or other popular vendors. For example, Microsoft has support for Teams and it has support for OneDrive, but it doesn't have support for custom applications built by customers. Customers have internal teams building and publishing applications to the external world, but Skyhigh Security doesn't have support for those applications, and this is the main problem I've seen. The solution only supports a pool of applications that are from Microsoft and other major SaaS vendors. McAfee doesn't provide support for custom applications, compared to other vendors who provide it. For example, Bitglass and Netskope both have support for custom applications. Another area for improvement in Skyhigh Security is that its API support is a little weak. I also have not seen a strong integration between the solution and other McAfee products. SkyHigh Security is also not closely integrated with other McAfee CWPP products. If you have McAfee-connected security storage that you've built in the past, I have not seen integration between that storage and SkyHigh Security. Integration between the solution and other McAfee products needs improvement, though it may be because SkyHigh Security is an acquired product and is not a homegrown product of McAfee. McAfee may not have invested time with integration, but that is one good idea where McAfee could turn SkyHigh Security into a complete security product, and not just a CASB solution. Integration is really important and could help transform SkyHigh Security into a complete security solution. Performance could also be improved in SkyHigh Security because it is the main concern of customers. What's challenging is that the solution has a lot of CPU and requires a lot of memory which affects performance. What I'd like to see in the next release of SkyHigh Security is strong integration with third-party products. API integration is also another feature to focus on because everybody is now building APIs.

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Skyhigh Security mindshare

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As of April 2025, the mindshare of Skyhigh Security in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category stands at 1.9%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

PeerResearch reports based on Skyhigh Security reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)	Apr 26, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Apr 26, 2025	Download
Comparison	Skyhigh Security vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	Apr 26, 2025	Download
Comparison	Skyhigh Security vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform	Apr 26, 2025	Download
Comparison	Skyhigh Security vs Cisco Umbrella	Apr 26, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Cisco Umbrella	4.4	10.3%	97%	113 interviews Add to research
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	4.2	17.1%	92%	63 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Skyhigh Security excels in identifying shadow IT and providing risk assessments, aiding organizations in reducing data risk. Cloud discovery and analytics offer insights into services and data locations. The user-friendly interface and strong DLP integration enhance accessibility and data protection. Encrypted disk features, threat analysis, and customizable reports strengthen security. Integration with cloud providers ensures stability and scalability. Advanced user behavior analysis and comprehensive management enhance data security and compliance across various environments.

"The solution significantly helps in enhancing security management."
"The cloud security features are the most valuable."
"Skyhigh Security is user-friendly in terms of configuration and UI."

Room for Improvement

Skyhigh Security requires enhancements in several areas. The user interface is not intuitive and could be streamlined. The console performance is often slow, affecting report generation and screen transitions. Custom attribute updates are cumbersome, requiring field-by-field confirmation. The reporting capability is limited and can become stuck with large datasets. There is also a demand for better integrations with other security products and support for unsanctioned applications is lacking. Improved training resources and documentation are necessary to aid user understanding.

"The initial setup was challenging, and the documentation could be improved to make it easier."
"The solution has room for improvement in its DDoS protection."
"Updates sometimes introduce bugs, and Skyhigh Security needs to revalidate its versions before rolling out updates."

ROI

Several users are unaware of the specific financial return on investment from Skyhigh Security. Some expressed that exact figures are confidential or not easily interpretable, highlighting returns in non-monetary benefits. A few reported positive impressions, with one indicating an ROI of 150%, while another emphasized significant benefits accrued over time. The overall sentiment suggests mixed awareness and difficulty in quantifying the investment's success in purely financial terms among users.

Pricing

Skyhigh Security's pricing model is complex, with costs varying based on factors like monitored users and API integrations. Pricing is generally higher than some competitors but offers robust security features. Multi-year agreements can reduce costs, while licensing depends on user count and required service levels. Options include Discovery and Secure licenses, impacting price based on cloud service usage. Though expensive, it remains competitive with support and technology offerings aligned for larger enterprises.

"The tool is not expensive."
"The solution is quite expensive. As we take add-ons continuously as per our customer's requirements, there are additional charges."
"The solution's hardware is expensive."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily utilize Skyhigh Security for Shadow IT monitoring, sanctioned cloud app security, and to provide visibility into cloud environments. It is used to protect against data loss, control user access to services such as Office 365 and Dropbox, and secure web access through web proxy and filtering. The platform serves as a CASB to monitor cloud risks, secure endpoints, and enforce data security policies, enabling secure internet access for remote users.

Service and Support

Skyhigh Security's customer service and technical support receive mixed feedback. Many rate customer service between 8-10, indicating helpful and efficient service. Technical support scores vary, with some rating it 9-10 for problem-solving and responsiveness, while others experience slow communication and inconsistent expertise. Complexity of issues occasionally affects communication speed. Some users report seamless collaboration with Skyhigh, while others face challenges requiring escalation to higher-level support. Overall, experiences hinge on support personnel and specific issues addressed.

Deployment

Users found Skyhigh Security's initial setup generally straightforward. Some described it as easy, requiring minimal assistance. A few mentioned needing technical knowledge, especially with complex configurations or integrations. Setup duration varied from minutes to weeks, depending on deployment size and requirements. Several users appreciated the detailed guides and the possible need for vendor support. While most considered it manageable, a few noted complexity and the necessity for expertise in certain scenarios.

Scalability

Skyhigh Security demonstrates good scalability, handling both small and large organizations effectively. It supports cloud scalability, allowing businesses to scale without infrastructure challenges. Users report it manages extensive user bases and adapts to company needs. Occasional issues with portal speed occur with fewer users. Some express the need for enhancements, yet many find it highly scalable, supporting significant numbers effortlessly, while others lack extensive scalability testing. McAfee's cloud infrastructure underpins its scaling capability.

Stability

Skyhigh Security demonstrates consistent stability improvements through regular upgrades. Users observe enhanced speed and performance, with minimal crashes or glitches. While initial instability was reported, recent updates have resolved many issues, resulting in reliable operation. Some users still encounter minor service disruptions and require support for certain features, but most find Skyhigh Security maintains steady functionality. The stability earns ratings from seven to nine out of ten, reflecting general satisfaction among users.

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Educational Organization

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Learn more about Skyhigh Security

The Skyhigh Security Service Edge portfolio includes Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway, Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker, Skyhigh Private Access, and Skyhigh Cloud Native Application Protection Platform. All solutions form a fully converged, consolidated platform, and are managed from the same single console.

Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker protects data and stops threats in the cloud across SaaS, and PaaS, and IaaS environments from a single, cloud-native enforcement point. It enables organizations to accelerate their business by giving them visibility and control over their data in the cloud and protection from threats with a frictionless deployment model.
Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway connects and secures your workforce from malicious websites and cloud apps from anywhere, any application, and any device. It protects users from threats and data loss with integrated Remote Browser Isolation, Cloud Access Security Broker and Data Loss Prevention capabilities while providing the ability to access the web and cloud.
Skyhigh Private Access is the data centric Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution that provides integrated Data Loss Prevention scanning and seamless Remote Browser Isolation integration for robust data protection, using Zero Trust principles. Apply a unified policy across web, SaaS, and private apps.
Skyhigh Cloud Native Application Protection Platform is the industry’s first platform to extend Cloud Access Security Broker, bringing application and data context to converge Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) with IaaS Data Loss Prevention for IaaS public clouds. Skyhigh CNAPP provides consistent data protection, threat prevention, governance, and compliance throughout the cloud-native application development lifecycle.

Skyhigh Security Benefits

Modern Data Protection. Extensible data protection policies to determine what can be accessed, shared, and how it can be used.
Zero Trust for the Cloud. Extend zero trust to the cloud ensuring that your sensitive data is accessed, shared, and stored appropriately.
Actionable Insights. Unified view of data and risk, regardless of where and how the policy is enforced.

Skyhigh Security Features

99.999% Uptime. Connects users seamlessly and without disruption through Hyperscale Service Edge with cloud-native web security that operates with ultra-low latency and 99.999% uptime.
Remote Browser Isolation. Prevents threats of a web page from reaching endpoints with intelligent, multi-layer remote browser isolation technology that provides secure web browsing through robust machine learning analysis on real-time telemetry.
Cloud Registry. The world’s largest and most accurate registry of cloud services based on a customizable 261-point risk assessment to support risk-aware cloud governance.

Skyhigh Security was previously known as McAfee MVISION Cloud, McAfee MVISION Unified Cloud Edge, McAfee Web Gateway, McAfee MVISION CNAPP, and Skyhigh Networks, McAfee Web Gateway.