AWS Security Hub vs Skyhigh Security comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 2, 2025

Skyhigh Security and AWS Security Hub are both key players in the cybersecurity market. Skyhigh Security seems to have the upper hand with its detailed shadow IT insight, whereas AWS Security Hub stands out for its seamless integration within the AWS ecosystem.

Features: Skyhigh Security provides extensive shadow IT management and cloud service analysis, offering data loss prevention, tokenization, and user behavior analytics. AWS Security Hub excels with native AWS integrations, a single-dashboard view, and compliance checking against industry standards.

Room for Improvement: Skyhigh Security can improve upon its cumbersome custom attributes UI, slow console performance, and the need for enhanced integration with unsanctioned applications. AWS Security Hub could benefit from better integration with third-party solutions, customizable dashboards, and enhanced real-time scanning.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Skyhigh Security is adaptable across hybrid, on-premises, and public cloud environments, while AWS Security Hub is largely utilized within AWS's public cloud. Customer service is mixed for Skyhigh, whereas AWS Security Hub receives more consistent positive feedback.

Pricing and ROI: Skyhigh Security's pricing is higher due to its feature set but may be costly without customizable pricing models. AWS Security Hub's pay-as-you-go pricing appeals to cost-conscious buyers, with integration benefits within the AWS stack offering strong ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Security Hub

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (16th)

Skyhigh Security

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (18th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (34th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (12th), ZTNA as a Service (17th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (18th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. AWS Security Hub is designed for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and holds a mindshare of 3.9%, down 4.6% compared to last year.
Skyhigh Security, on the other hand, focuses on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), holds 1.8% mindshare, down 2.1% since last year.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AWS Security Hub	3.9%
Wiz	16.6%
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks	9.6%
Other	69.9%

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Skyhigh Security	1.8%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	13.5%
Netskope	10.9%
Other	73.8%

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Featured Reviews

Karthik Ekambaram

Director at Scybers

Has helped identify misconfigurations and prioritize risks but lacks multi-cloud support and deeper integration features

AWS Security Hub cannot scale up to multiple different cloud environments; it only works for AWS. There are other products in the market for CSPM that can give you multi-cloud environment misconfigurations, even Microsoft for that matter. Regarding the integration of AWS Security Hub with third-party tools, I am not certain whether we can integrate them, but there is no need to do so. However, AWS Security Hub cannot integrate with other cloud providers, so it only supports the AWS environment. The compliance checks within AWS Security Hub are good, but we don't use them much. We utilize compliance frameworks such as CIS compliance frameworks and ISO 27017 framework, which are beneficial, but it can improve in other areas too, such as including NIST and other frameworks beyond just ISO and CIS. Improvements can be applicable for scalability, particularly on integration with multi-cloud environments, and compliance frameworks can be added for more variety as well. The unified dashboard in AWS Security Hub is adequate; I cannot say it is exceptional, but the content available in the dashboards is satisfactory for now.

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Eunsok Kim

Secure at ESCARE COLtd

Secure web access has improved threat protection while certificate management still needs work

It depends on the environment, I think, and I am saying that not all, but in Korea, most of the customers prefer on-premise. The setup and configuration process for Skyhigh Security can be short as a month, but regularly three months, and long as six months. The deployment may last up to half a year. I think analytics are better for understanding security posture, but actually, I was using the Web Gateway, so all the analysis and logs were made by Linux, which I do not prefer because they have so many things to do. It is good for the customer, but not for me. I think with the cloud, cloud SWG, anyone can access through the proxy, which is the good part, and it is something they can tell someone that is their strength. My overall rating for this product is seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Currently, our organization utilizes AWS for various purposes, including SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and hosting applications in the cloud. We develop our applications and use AWS services as a platform for basic functions and secondary development needs. Additionally, we rely on PaaS for accounting services. Approximately, 50% of our applications are hosted in the cloud environment, making it a significant part of our current setup."

"It's a security posture management tool from AWS. Basically, it identifies misconfigurations, similar to Trusted Advisor but on a larger scale."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to manage...It is a scalable solution."

"I rate Security Hub ten out of ten for stability."

"Cloudposse is a valuable feature as it guarantees my security."

"Within AWS Security Hub, there is a feature for aggregating and prioritizing security findings which allows for better risk prioritization based on misconfiguration, as they know AWS thoroughly."

"Finding out if your infrastructure is secure is a valuable feature."

"I like that AWS Security Hub currently has several good features, around four or five. The technical support for AWS Security Hub is also responsive."

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"Improves creation of security alerts on web proxy logs by having a separate system interpret said logs."

"Shadow IT reporting capabilities."

"The stability is the most valuable feature. We haven't had any issues with the product."

"Skyhigh has given us categorization and rating of websites separate from what the web proxy places on the logs."

"DLP policies and anomalies."

"The management is very good."

"The risk rating of each cloud application has been very useful. Whenever we discover a new application is use, we are able to quickly determine if this application is safe to use and whether or not we should allow our end users to be able to access it."

"Without Skyhigh, we had zero visibility, but now we are aware of so much more."

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Cons

"The solution will only give you insight if you have configure rule enabled. It should work more like Prisma Cloud and Dome9 which have a better approach."

"Security needs to be measured based on their own criteria. We can't add custom criteria specific to our organization. For example, having an S3 bucket publicly available might be flagged as a critical alert, but it might not be critical in a sandbox environment. So, it gets flagged as critical, which becomes a false positive. So, customization options and creating custom dashboards would be areas for improvement."

"Many findings are too generic or irrelevant to the environment, which can lead to false positives."

"Adding SIEM features would be beneficial because of the limited customization of AWS Security Hub."

"It's not user-friendly. Too much going on, too many unnecessary findings, not very visual. You can't do much compared to other similar tools that are cheaper and better."

"The solution lacks self-sufficiency."

"It is not flexible for multi-cloud environments."

"Security Hub is currently not worth investing in, as it requires more configurations and integration with other services to work effectively."

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"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."

"Iron out the few bugs that I've seen."

"Support for securing more cloud apps."

"I think that the User Interface could be improved."

"McAfee Web Gateway could improve the reporting. We have the reporting on a separate server and sometimes the database becomes full. These aspects could improve."

"The feature that we would like to have is a hybrid environment, including both cloud and on-premises."

"The secure gateway could be improved."

"They could be integrated with CASB. I think normally McAfee has this solution in the cloud, but for us the best is on-premise."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Security Hub is not an expensive solution."

"The pricing is fine. It is not an expensive tool."

"The cost is based on the number of compliances, core checks, and services required, and for more than 10,000 recommendations, the charge is just one dollar."

"There are multiple subscription models, like yearly, monthly, and packaged."

"The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions."

"AWS Security Hub is not an expensive tool. I would consider it to be a cheap solution. AWS Security Hub follows the PAYG pricing model, meaning you will have to pay for whatever you use."

"AWS Security Hub's pricing is pretty reasonable."

"The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable."

"There is an annual licensing cost to use McAfee Web Gateway. The purchasing of licensing can be difficult for the government sector."

"This is an expensive product, although it is made for larger enterprises and not for small organizations."

"This is an expensive product, but you have to compare that with other solutions that are on the market."

"Pricing for Skyhigh Security is fine."

"Skyhigh provided a FedRAMP solution, tokenization, a better shadow IT capability, and lower cost."

"The tool is not expensive."

"They definitely charge a huge amount. All the security service providers charge a huge amount."

"The solution is quite expensive. As we take add-ons continuously as per our customer's requirements, there are additional charges."

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Feb 16, 2015

Cybereason vs. Interset vs. SQRRL

Capture DB - they all use NoSQL db and hence solve the ad hoc query and 'go back in time' problem with current best of breed SIEM and DLP solutions that rely on real time analysis of incoming logs (and don't store them). This means deeper and quicker iterative threat analysis and assessment…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	37

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Azure Sentinel or AWS Security Hub?

We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel is auto-scaling - you will not have to worry about performance impact, you will...

What do you like most about AWS Security Hub?

The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud.

What needs improvement with AWS Security Hub?

What needs improvement with McAfee Web Gateway?

So far, only the certification part caused me some issues and some challenges. The certification requires some improvement to not cause so many troubles. The UI is another area where there is room ...

What is your primary use case for McAfee Web Gateway?

I am familiar with Skyhigh and Symantec. The customer's AWS environment is being used, so that understanding is correct. I help customers install and maintain policies and also provide deployment f...

What advice do you have for others considering McAfee Web Gateway?

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Comparisons

Compared 35% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

Zscaler Internet Access vs Skyhigh Security

Compared 6% of the time

Avanan vs Skyhigh Security

Compared 5% of the time

Forcepoint ONE vs Skyhigh Security

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Also Known As

SQRRL

McAfee MVISION Cloud, McAfee MVISION Unified Cloud Edge, McAfee Web Gateway, McAfee MVISION CNAPP, and Skyhigh Networks, McAfee Web Gateway

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Overview

AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security service that provides a centralized view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS environment. It collects data from various AWS services, partner solutions, and AWS Marketplace products to provide a holistic view of security posture. With Security Hub, users can quickly identify and prioritize security issues, automate compliance checks, and streamline remediation efforts.

The service offers a range of features including continuous monitoring, threat intelligence integration, and customizable dashboards. It also provides automated insights and recommendations to help users improve their security posture. Security Hub integrates with other AWS services like Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Config, and AWS Macie to provide a unified security experience. Additionally, it supports integration with third-party security tools through its API, allowing users to leverage their existing security investments.

With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, AWS Security Hub is a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their security and compliance posture in the cloud.

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.

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.

Sample Customers

Edmunds, Frame.io, GoDaddy, Realtor.com

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