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Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) vs Netskope Private Access comparison

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Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Ranking in ZTNA as a Service
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (23rd), Internet Security (8th), Web Content Filtering (5th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (15th)
Check Point Harmony SASE (f...
Ranking in ZTNA as a Service
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Firewalls (14th), Anti-Malware Tools (9th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (7th), ZTNA (2nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (4th)
Netskope Private Access
Ranking in ZTNA as a Service
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

GZ
Sep 25, 2021
Stable and quick to set up but needs more clear status information for end users
The solution is a corporate proxy server, an intelligence proxy From a corporate perspective, I understand that it's important to keep the company data safe. From a corporate point of view, it's a good solution. The solution is stable. The solution can scale.  It was a very easy product to…
LH
Jun 3, 2024
Its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing IT systems allow for minimal disruption and quick deployment
The following features provide consistent protection and make it easy to ensure security everywhere. * SandBlast Zero-Day Protection in the Quantum Security Gateways, which defends against the latest cyber threats. * Advanced threat prevention, the Intrusion Prevention System, and threat extraction defend against the latest cyber threats. * The unified security management made it easy to implement controls and access real-time security data for on-premises and cloud environments. While the higher cost and complexity may pose challenges for smaller companies without extensive IT resources, the value provided by Check Point's advanced capabilities and excellent 24/7 support justifies the investment. Overall, it is highly recommended that insurance firms prioritize data security and regulatory compliance, especially medium to large companies with the resources to manage and fully utilize its features.
Kalpesh Panchal - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 25, 2023
A product requiring an easy initial setup phase with no maintenance
The initial setup of Netskope Private Access was very easy. For the deployment process, you need to deploy a publisher that is provided by Netskope on your cloud platform or the on-premises setup you have. After that, we need to register our applications with the publisher in Netskope's portal, after which we simply need to create the policy for its users. Netskope provides its portal in the cloud version. If I need to access my cloud resource, which is hosted in Azure or AWS or any other cloud platform, then for such a cloud platform, I need to install the publisher from Netskope to create a secure VPN tunnel between Netskope and my platform or the cloud service provider. Not a lot of people are required for the deployment process since it is very easy to do. One or two people can manage that product after implementation.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent. That's something that really helped us out. It's not just a simple proxy that just blocks the insights of potential threats that come on behind it. They do malware detection and that helps us a lot."
"Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss."
"Its initial setup was straightforward."
"Valuable features: Within the filter: Controls (Web categories, applications, and Allow/Block list) and Network (local Subnets). Within the reporter: Logs (Event Log) and Reports."
"Technical support is pretty sharp and very responsive."
"Iboss is a solution that prevents advanced persistent threats, and has a zero tolerance for attacks."
"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"
"Granular setup, which was able to set different levels of filters using the OUs in the AD."
"Providing access and security allows our company employees to work from home and remotely."
"The product's initial setup phase is very simple."
"The application control and granular access feature are very easy to use, intuitive, and effective."
"The tool is easy to use and set up."
"The solution provides us with an easy way to configure and join the VPN with Perimeter 81."
"The benefits are really built into the underlying protocol, however, Perimeter81 makes these available in a user-friendly way."
"HTTPS decryption is a valuable service and not always found in cloud-based secure web gateways."
"The scalability is good, and I'd give it an eight out of ten."
"The base features have been fantastic. The ability to be able to granularly assign application access to end-users has been really good."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"There are several valuable features, like advanced security protections, especially the DLP (Data Loss Protection), and there's also browser and web filtering, or content filtering for our users to protect them when accessing certain links or websites, ensuring their security and permission."
"The most valuable feature is being able to see who is accessing the application, whether it is a managed device or a bring-your-own-device published by Netskope."
"Even without extensive training, if you're a proficient IT professional, you can easily configure it."
"In the VPN scenario, what was happening, the user would get back to the complete source. But in NPA, the application will go to the user. There is an outbound connection. There is no inbound. Storage providers are also not there. It's the best feature because it is the replacement of the VPN."
"It is a stable solution."
"Netskope enables users to securely access private applications remotely without a VPN."
 

Cons

"The dashboards for local use could be better."
"SSL decryption: We had issues with learners using apps instead of using web browsers. This type of encryption is tough for any appliance in a BYOD environment."
"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."
"Iboss is growing so fast that it is often hard for them to keep up with the challenges."
"The area I would like to see improvement in is the ability with in the reporter to navigate directly to the content the user is traversing. It is kind of there, but it's not perfect. Quite frequently, I receive links that lead me to pages with error messages."
"The solution could be stronger on the integration side and offer more cloud applications like G Suite or Oracle."
"Its pricing could be better."
"Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent."
"There are a few areas where the solution could be improved. For instance, we sometimes encounter connectivity issues, which can be problematic. Recently, I experienced a connectivity issue while trying to move to Azure. Connectivity issues can be quite frustrating."
"Zero Trust Network Access can be a security breach if not used correctly."
"Offering in-app explanations detailing what each feature does, its benefits and potential use cases can help users better understand and utilize the tool to its full potential."
"It would be nice to have a notification sound when Perimeter81 disconnects, as I sometimes don't notice when the icon shows that it's disconnected, and I end up wasting time waiting for my browser to load a page that shows an error, usually error 404."
"Sometimes downloading PDF files can be slow."
"The integration from a management perspective could be improved so that the management can, from an existing Check Point firewall, manage a Harmony firewall through one pane of glass."
"I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice."
"The overall UI could be improved and updated to bring a simpler feel to the application."
"Netskope Private Access allows mapping only one DNS server. If a user uses a secondary DNS on-premises, Netskope fails to disconnect them. This is an issue that needs to be addressed."
"The product is not easy to use."
"The main challenge we are facing across various Trust Network Access (TNA) technologies, including Netskope, is their inability to support broadcast applications or those relying on broadcasting protocols."
"I would rate the stability around seven out of ten. Sometimes, we face some difficulty, but it depends upon the complexity of the environment."
"The major problem that we are facing is if we deploy Netskope on the server level or if we get a new server in the EMEA factor, it will affect all the machines. Recently, this has caused us to fail some reviews."
"The solution needs to develop faster features. Its interoperability feature is not working. It takes six months to one year for any product to implement the improvements. However, the process should be faster to implement the changes quickly."
"There could be an ability to access one server from another when we have console access to the first server."
"Netskope detects certain data or contents, but there are some limitations on how we can customize those policies for DLP."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."
"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Perimeter 81 charges separately for gateways and VPN connectivity, but compared to Azure, it seemed more reasonable."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
"I consider the product to be a medium-priced solution. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."
"The product's pricing model accommodates diverse needs and deployment sizes."
"I would rate Harmony Connect's pricing at six out of ten. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it wasn't super cheap either."
"When it comes to pricing, Netskope Private Access is relatively cheap compared to other solutions."
"It is not the most expensive option, being more affordable than Zscaler, but it's also not the most budget-friendly choice available."
"The tool's price is normal. It is not very cheap but good compared to the competitors."
"The pricing of the solution is cheap."
"There was about 60% ROI, just in terms of savings. We had 40% to 60% reduction in monthly operational costs by using Netskope."
"Netskope Private Access is more inexpensive than other products."
"It is significantly cost-effective compared to its contenders."
"I believe that the price for Netskope Private Access is included in the features or functionality my company purchased from NetSkope."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent. This is a hiccup that iboss should im...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We use iboss for the proxy solution. I used iboss in my organization to block a few sites for a few of my employees.
What do you like most about Perimeter 81?
Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perimeter 81?
It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations...
What needs improvement with Perimeter 81?
In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed...
What do you like most about Netskope Private Access?
Even without extensive training, if you're a proficient IT professional, you can easily configure it.
What needs improvement with Netskope Private Access?
The solution needs to develop faster features. Its interoperability feature is not working. It takes six months to on...
 

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform
Check Point Quantum SASE
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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
Evalueserve, Stroock, Apria, Ather Energy
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