AWS Security Hub vs Skyhigh Security comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Skyhigh Security and AWS Security Hub compete in the cloud security solutions category. Skyhigh Security seems to have the upper hand with its focus on identifying shadow IT and detailed risk assessments, while AWS Security Hub is notable for its comprehensive integration within the AWS ecosystem.

Features: Skyhigh Security provides extensive visibility into cloud services and associated risks with features like shadow IT identification, proxy log analysis, and risk assessments. It integrates seamlessly with Data Loss Prevention tools and offers user analytics to enhance security for sanctioned cloud services. AWS Security Hub excels in integrating with native AWS services, real-time alerts, and a unified dashboard for managing security posture and compliance. Its robust compliance monitoring capabilities are valuable for proactive security management within AWS deployments.

Room for Improvement: Skyhigh Security could improve its product by enhancing UI responsiveness, speeding up report generation, and broadening integration with other cloud services. AWS Security Hub needs to improve integration flexibility with non-AWS services, enhance its dashboards, and expedite updates. Adding real-time scanning capabilities and expanding its integration with more security tools could increase its utility for multi-cloud environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Skyhigh Security offers deployment across hybrid, on-premises, and public cloud environments, though support satisfaction varies. AWS Security Hub is deployable on private and public clouds and integrates well with AWS environments. AWS Security Hub is noted for its consistent and efficient support experience, garnering higher customer service effectiveness ratings.

Pricing and ROI: Skyhigh Security's pricing is viewed as premium but offers notable value with its comprehensive features. Integration costs for additional APIs may raise expenses. AWS Security Hub is considered cost-effective within AWS, with PAYG pricing making it suitable for various budgets. AWS Security Hub is often seen as more affordable, especially with its extensive AWS integration and lower initial costs.

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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) (5th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (13th)

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) (32nd), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), ZTNA as a Service (16th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (19th)

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 4.1%, down 5.0% compared to last year.
Skyhigh Security, on the other hand, focuses on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), holds 1.8% mindshare, down 2.2% since last year.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AWS Security Hub	4.1%
Wiz	20.8%
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks	11.3%
Other	63.8%

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	15.3%
Netskope	12.2%
Other	70.7%

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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Chinthu James

SME/Manager -Secure Web Access at Capgemini

Good scalability, but the technical support service needs improvement

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most beneficial aspect of Security Hub is its proactive capability, allowing us to identify potential security issues before they escalate."

"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."

"AWS Security Hub has very good integration features. It allows for AWS native services integration, and it helps us to integrate some of the services outside of AWS. They have partners, such as Amazon Preferred Network Partners (APN). If you have different security tools around APN, we can integrate those findings with AWS Security Hub reducing the need to refer to different portals or different UIs. You can have AWS Security Hub act as a single common go-to dashboard."

"Easily integrates with third-party tools"

"Very good at detection and providing real-time alerts."

"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."

"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."

"The solution shows us our compliance score."

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"The management is very good."

"The initial setup is fairly straightforward and easy to perform."

"Shadow IT reporting capabilities."

"We have gained a deep insight into our Shadow IT usage as well as the different activities involved in Office 365."

"All the information available on each service, including its risk assessment."

"In terms of their compatibility with major cloud providers, in terms of their abilities, capabilities, and features, they exceed everyone's capabilities in the CASB market."

"Good anti-virus filtering, URL categorization, and reporting capabilities."

"Overall, the performance is good."

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Cons

"AWS Security Hub's configuration and integration are areas where it lacks and needs to improve."

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

"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."

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities. It would be beneficial for Security Hub to implement preventative measures and to directly apply recommendations instead of just suggesting them."

"One aspect that could be improved in the solution is its adaptability to different markets and geopolitical restrictions. In certain regions like Thailand, specific services from certain countries or providers, such as AWS or Azure, might be limited or blocked. It also needs improvement in would require configuring the solution more adaptable to AWS infrastructure and function."

"The solution should be easier to learn and use"

"We need more granular-level customizations to enable or disable the rules in AWS Security Hub."

"I would like a more fine-grained capability for creating custom rules and a more user-friendly experience programmatically in writing queries and configuring custom security rules, making it quicker and easier."

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"It is an expensive solution."

"You can integrate Skyhigh's rules with Active Directory groups. For example, you can allow access to a specific website for a defined set of users. I can do that, but the rules are not straightforward. It can look up the group in Active Directory. However, it doesn't always find the proper group name. The rule configuration should be simpler and more granular. The admin should be able to map 80 groups in the rules quickly."

"Though the Skyhigh Dashboard is processing large amounts of data, the speed of the Dashboard could be improved."

"The secure gateway 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 pricing of the solution could be adjusted to make it more reasonable."

"The cloud needs improvement with respect to DLP."

"There isn't really any aspect that is lacking."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

"Security Hub is not an expensive solution."

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

"The licensing fees are based on what environments you are monitoring."

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

"Commercially, I find Skyhigh Security a little costlier, compared to other products such as SentinelOne or Cybereason which are really novelty products. I'm not comparing Skyhigh Security with Trend Micro, but with other products, in particular the new, next-generation products. The price for Skyhigh Security is high in terms of value and ROI. I would rate the product price combined with product efficacy a six out of ten."

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

"The tool is not expensive."

"Have a risk-based approach towards pricing."

"It's an expensive solution."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

11%

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	29
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?

Regarding how Amazon can improve AWS Security Hub, they have numerous services that are discriminated individually and grouped into packages. However, the sheer number of services can be overwhelmi...

What needs improvement with McAfee Web Gateway?

The solution has room for improvement in its DDoS protection. Additionally, the documentation needs enhancement to provide easier setup for users.

What is your primary use case for McAfee Web Gateway?

The typical use case for our clients is cloud security.

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

I would recommend Skyhigh Security to others. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

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Comparisons

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 7% 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 5% of the time

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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

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