[ Cato SA... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) [ Cato SA... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) # Cato SASE Cloud Features ##### ## Network (3) Overlay and Underlay Take away need to manage separate overlay and underlay networks. Connectivity Enable network connectivity to private and public data sources. Availability Provide high availability and load balancing. Show More ##### ## Application (6) Integration Allow for seamless integration of apps. Performance Improve application performance. Health Monitor the health of your applications. Self-Heal Self-heal application issues. Simplify Simplify application deployment. Expenses Reduce operating expenses. Show More ##### ## Network Management (4) Network Segmentation Allows administrative control over network components, mapping, and segmentation. Network Mapping Allows visual display of networks segmented components and their connected resources. Security Analytics Utilizes behavioral analysis to improve security procedures and documentation. API/Integrations Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Show More ##### ## Security (12) Application Security Protects application access and data. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Workload Protection Protects computing resources across a network. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Data Protection Protects informatin stored on premises and in the cloud. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Governance Allows users to create, edit, and relinquish user access privileges. Data loss Prevention Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest. Data Encryption/Security Manages policies for user data access and data encryption. Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Cloud Encryption Encrypt data to and from the cloud and on cloud storage devices Network Security Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources Cloud Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to cloud applications Data Leak Prevention Detect and prevent data breaches, exfiltration, or unwanted destruction of sensitive data. Data Governance Collection of processes, policies, and standards to manage the storage & usability of enterprise data Show More ##### ## Identity Management (3) Adaptive Access Control Provides a risk-based approcach to determining trust within the network. Identity Scoring Calculates risk based on user behavior, permissions, and requests. User Monitoring Monitors users attempting unauthorized access to databases, applicaitons, and othe network components. Show More ##### ## Analysis (5) User Analytics Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. Cloud Gap Analytics Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. Anomoly Detection Monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Usage Tracking/Analytics Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources Show More ##### ## Functionality (3) SSO Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins. Cloud Registry Details SaaS products the cloud security product can integrate with and provide security for. Mobile Device Mangement Offers the ability to set standards for types of mobile devices and networks capable of accessing data. Show More ##### ## Management (3) DLP Configuration Offers data loss prevention tools to protect data from leaving the environments it is allowed to. Dynamic Scaling Scale resources automatically, adjusting for usage demands. Policy Enforcement Enables administrators to create access policies and applies policy controls throughout request and provisioning processes Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Data Center Networking Provides advanced data center network services to deliver multiple high-speed IP. Multicloud Visibility Allows users to track and control activity across cloud services and providers. Anomaly Detection Constantly monitors system to detect anomalies in real time. Show More ##### ## Protection (4) Firewall-as-a-Service Managed, cloud-delivered firewall that protects devices, assets, networks, and other cloud services from web-based threats. Cloud Application Brokerage Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud applications, services, and products through a central gateway Web Gateway Provides a private web gateway for secure internet browsing. Adaptive Access Control Provides a risk-based approach to determining trust within the network. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (2) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Scalability & Deployment - Network as a Service (NaaS) (3) Cloud-Based Management Provides centralized control and monitoring via API or dashboard Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Support Ensures compatibility with various cloud infrastructures On-Demand Scalability Dynamically adjusts network resources based on business needs Show More ##### ## Security & Compliance - Network as a Service (NaaS) (3) Integrated Security Features Includes encryption, firewalls, Zero Trust, and compliance policies Compliance & Regulatory Support Adheres to industry regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 DDoS Protection & Threat Intelligence Provides real-time attack detection and mitigation Show More ##### ## Network Performance & Optimization - Network as a Service (NaaS) (3) Quality of Service (QoS) & Analytics Monitors performance in real-time and prioritizes critical applications SD-WAN Functionality Enhances traffic routing, load balancing, and overall efficiency Zero-Touch Provisioning Automates network setup and reduces manual intervention Show More ##### ## Remote Connectivity & Access - Network as a Service (NaaS) (6) AI-Powered Policy Management Adapts security and network policies dynamically based on user behavior Adaptive Network Security Uses AI to continuously assess and respond to emerging threats AI-Driven Network Optimization Uses AI and ML to predict congestion and optimize traffic Secure Remote Access Provides VPN-like encrypted connectivity without physical hardware 5G & Private LTE Support Enables high-speed, low-latency connections for enterprise networks Edge Computing Integration Extends network services to the edge for lower latency Show More ##### ## AI-Driven & Adaptive Features - Network as a Service (NaaS) (3) AI-Powered Policy Management Adapts security and network policies dynamically based on user behavior Adaptive Network Security Uses AI to continuously assess and respond to emerging threats AI-Driven Network Optimization Uses AI and ML to predict congestion and optimize traffic Show More ##### ## Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (5) Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Enforces zero trust access rules. Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrates wide area network (WAN) capabilities, such as SD-WAN. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Enforces security requirements and secures connections with cloud resources. Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Prevents unauthorized web domains from entering a network and protects against web-based threats. Firewall as a Service Provides cloud-based firewall protection. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (3) Predictive Capabilities Uses predictive analytics to anticipate emerging threats. Real-Time Threat Detection Utilizes AI algorithms to identify anomolies and block access to malicious sites. Automation Automates common workflows and remediation tasks. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE) (4) Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Prevents unauthorized web domains from entering a network and protects against web-based threats. Firewall as a Service Provides cloud-based firewall protection. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Enforces zero trust access rules. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Enforces security requirements and secures connections with cloud resources. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE) (3) Automation Automates common workflows and remediation tasks. Predictive Capabilities Uses predictive analytics to anticipate emerging threats. Real-Time Threat Detection Utilizes AI algorithms to identify anomolies and block access to malicious sites. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE) (4) Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives. Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input. Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases. Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting. Show More ##### ## Model Protection - AI Security Solutions (4) Input Hardening Provides specific capability to defend AI assets from adversarial attacks (including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion or extraction) without requiring retraining of the underlying model. Input/Output Inspection Enables automatic inspection of model inputs (prompts) and/or outputs (responses) to prevent unsafe, sensitive or manipulated content. Integrity Monitoring Monitors the integrity of model weights, dependencies or metadata (for example via SBOM/AIBOM) to detect tampering, drift or unauthorised modification. Model Access Control Verifies the ability to enforce who or what (users, agents, systems) may access a model or LLM asset. Show More ##### ## Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions (2) AI Behavior Anomaly Detection Detects unusual or harmful runtime behaviour of AI models, agents or workflows (such as unexpected output patterns, excessive permissions use, or unknown agents). Audit Trail Provides a persistent, searchable audit log of AI‑asset inputs, outputs and interactions (including who/what invoked the model, when, and with what data) for forensics and compliance. Show More ##### ## Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions (4) Scalable Governance Ensures that the AI‑security platform supports scaling of AI‑asset protection (models, agents, multi‑cloud deployments) and applies governance/compliance frameworks as AI usage grows. Integrations Enables integration of the AI‑security solution with traditional security stacks (SIEM, SOAR, cloud security, application security, identity/access management) to unify visibility and response. Shadow AI Offers visibility into unmanaged or unauthorized AI/agent use (“shadow AI”) across the organisation and enforces control over such usage (e.g., agent creation, LLM‑based services). Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets Supports codified, machine‑enforceable security policies targeting AI models/agents (for example, blocking certain categories of prompts, enforcing least‑privilege for model use, enforcing “no external data” rules). Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (21) Multi-Cloud Management Allows businesses to monitor and secure applications and workloads across multiple public clouds Risk Scoring Assess and score risks using risk matrices Device Auto Discovery Automatically scan the network for devices and take pre-defined actions upon discovery API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Real-time Alerts Receive notification of issues as soon as they occur Configuration Management Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Compliance Tracking Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization User Activity Monitoring Threat Protection Protect incoming and outgoing communications against malware, spam, display spoofing, and other threats Cloud Security Policy Management A set of guidelines regarding cloud security management Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Device Management Maintenance and upkeep of physical and/or virtual devices Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Performance Analysis Monitor and analyze the performance and status of a server or system/application AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Show More ## 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