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Head-to-head · Cloud Access Security Broker Software

Cato CASB vs Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Cato CASB #5 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cato
Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker #7 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Proofpoint

Cato CASB leads on 0 checks, Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCato CASB · 9.0/10

Cato CASB scores higher on our rubric for cloud access security broker software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Cato CASB is the better fit for organizations needing integrated CASB and SASE. Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker is the better fit for teams focused on cloud data and account threats.

  • Cato CASB fits best

    Organizations needing integrated CASB and SASE

  • Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker fits best

    Teams focused on cloud data and account threats

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Side by side

Feature Cato CASB 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software #7 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software
Best for Organizations needing integrated CASB and SASE Teams focused on cloud data and account threats
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 15 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cato CASB 5/5 · Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker 5/5
Inline controls ✓ ✓
API-based controls ✓ ✓
DLP controls ✓ ✓
Shadow IT discovery ✓ ✓
Threat detection ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
App connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines inline inspection with API-based SaaS activity controls
  • Identifies Shadow IT, Shadow AI, application risk, and compliance context
  • Supports granular policies across users, apps, actions, and context
  • Combines inline and API DLP with cloud data classifiers
  • Discovers shadow IT, OAuth apps and cloud account-takeover threats
  • Automates remediation for risky sharing, permissions and OAuth access
Cons
  • CASB pricing requires contacting Cato or a representative
  • Hybrid deployment spans both inline and API control models
  • Focused on cloud and SaaS application visibility and control
  • Pricing requires a conversation with the sales team
  • Its broad control set may exceed narrow CASB requirements
  • Hybrid deployment spans API, inline and cloud proxy models
Our verdict

Cato CASB provides cloud and SaaS application visibility and control for organizations that need integrated CASB and SASE capabilities. It identifies sanctioned and unsanctioned applications, assesses application risk, and applies policies…

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Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker is a hybrid CASB for organizations managing enterprise SaaS and IaaS applications. It protects cloud users, applications and data against threats, data loss and compliance risks. The product brings…

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  1. Cato CASBCloud Access Security Broker Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Proofpoint Cloud App Security BrokerCloud Access Security Broker Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cato CASB — where it wins

    • Combines inline inspection with API-based SaaS activity controls
    • Identifies Shadow IT, Shadow AI, application risk, and compliance context
    • Supports granular policies across users, apps, actions, and context

    Where it doesn't

    • CASB pricing requires contacting Cato or a representative
    • Hybrid deployment spans both inline and API control models
    • Focused on cloud and SaaS application visibility and control

  • Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker — where it wins

    • Combines inline and API DLP with cloud data classifiers
    • Discovers shadow IT, OAuth apps and cloud account-takeover threats
    • Automates remediation for risky sharing, permissions and OAuth access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a conversation with the sales team
    • Its broad control set may exceed narrow CASB requirements
    • Hybrid deployment spans API, inline and cloud proxy models
  • Cato CASB9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A hybrid CASB for inline enforcement, API controls, DLP, and SaaS risk visibility.

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  • Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad CASB for cloud visibility, data protection and account-threat response.

    Visit ProofpointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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