A one-sentence look at Netskope’s CASB and DLP strengths versus Obsidian’s real-time SaaS defenses.
Netskope One provides a unified CASB, DLP, and zero trust gateway to protect SaaS data in motion and at rest, with granular access and sharing controls.
Obsidian combines SaaS-native intelligence with real-time browser controls, giving CISOs a full-spectrum defense. Best suited for companies that need rapid deployment and deep protection against identity-driven and AI-era threats.
Netskope One provides a comprehensive CASB, DLP, and SWG platform but may require complex deployment and add-ons to achieve full SaaS posture and real-time threat coverage. Obsidian’s all-in-one SaaS intelligence and browser-native security streamline operations and can lower total cost of ownership.
Unified SSE platform combining CASB, DLP, secure web gateway, and SaaS posture (SSPM) for deep visibility, enforcement, and risk remediation across web, cloud, and SaaS apps.
Comprehensive Cloud App Security (CASB)Provides both API-based and inline controls to scan and govern sanctioned and unsanctioned SaaS usage, offering deep visibility and control.
Real-Time Threat ProtectionInspects traffic for malware, ransomware, and phishing sites; includes UEBA to flag anomalies like unusual data downloads.
Data Loss Prevention & CoachingApplies granular DLP rules to prevent sensitive data leaks and supports user coaching with just-in-time training prompts for policy violations.
Visibility & Control of Unmanaged SaaSMaintains a vast Cloud Confidence Index to detect and assess risk of thousands of cloud services and apply fine-grained usage policies.
Setup and Tuning ComplexityInline agent deployment and policy tuning can be labor-intensive and disruptive if not carefully managed.
Limited Contextual AnalyticsUEBA lacks deep role-based context, which can lead to false positives or missed insider threat nuances.
Polling Limits for API ModeRelies on scheduled scans, which may delay detection of transient exposures or rapid privilege changes.
Potential Overlap and CostPlatform breadth may create redundant functionality and higher costs if an organization needs only SSPM or CASB features.
Netskope One delivers robust CASB and DLP, but can involve complex inline deployment and relies on polling for SaaS event detection. Obsidian’s SaaS-native graph and browser-based prevention simplify operations and close detection gaps.
Mario Duarte, Vice President of Security, Snowflake
Heather Akuiyibo, VP Go-To-Market, Databricks
Øyvind Berget, Chief Technical Officer, Norma Cyber
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