Netskope One CASB vs Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker

Netskope One CASB9.2Visit Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker8.8Visit

Higher score Netskope One CASB #3 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Contact Netskope

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Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker #7 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Proofpoint

• Netskope One CASB fits best

  Large enterprises with broad cloud coverage

• Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker fits best

  Teams focused on cloud data and account threats

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Side by side

Feature	Netskope One CASB 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software	#7 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software
Best for	Large enterprises with broad cloud coverage	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, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	100+ integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Netskope One 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	Discovers managed and unmanaged cloud applications with risk scoring. Combines inline enforcement, API inspection, DLP, and threat protection. Covers SaaS, IaaS, web, mobile, desktop, and generative AI use.	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	Pricing requires contacting Netskope. Its broad control set may exceed the needs of narrow CASB deployments. Hybrid deployment may require more planning than a focused cloud-only tool.	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	Netskope One CASB is a cloud access security broker for mid-market and enterprise security teams that need visibility and control across managed and unmanaged cloud applications. It supports SaaS, IaaS, web, and generative AI usage through… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Netskope One CASB — where it wins

  • Discovers managed and unmanaged cloud applications with risk scoring.
  • Combines inline enforcement, API inspection, DLP, and threat protection.
  • Covers SaaS, IaaS, web, mobile, desktop, and generative AI use.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Netskope.
  • Its broad control set may exceed the needs of narrow CASB deployments.
  • Hybrid deployment may require more planning than a focused cloud-only tool.

• 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

• Netskope One CASB9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad CASB coverage for enterprises managing cloud apps, data, threats, and AI use.

  Contact NetskopeFull verdict →
• 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 →