Menlo Security Secure Web Gateway vs Prisma Access

Menlo Security Secure Web Gateway, also called Browser SSE, combines secure web gateway, CASB, zero trust network access, and browser data loss prevention. Menlo’s cloud renders web sessions, removes active content, and inspects files and archives, including password-protected files. Web filtering can allow or block destinations by category. Inline CASB discovers and monitors SaaS applications, applies access controls, and supports per-application rules. Secure Application Access provides agentless ZTNA through a browser for remote and hybrid workers, including third parties, on managed or unmanaged devices. Browser DLP inspects form fields and files or archives carried in browser traffic. Menlo Heat Shield AI detects fraudulent websites, with Google Vertex Gemini AI analysis used to strengthen detection. Configuration, management, and monitoring are cloud-delivered through hyperscaler clouds with global points of presence. Listed integrations include Microsoft Cloud Application Security, Azure Active Directory, Office 365, Microsoft Sentinel, and SAML single sign-on through Okta, OneLogin, PingOne, and Delinea/Centrify. Basic support is included; Menlo Care360 offers faster access to security experts and incident response. Pricing varies by products and user licenses and is available through estimates or a custom quote.

Prisma Access is a cloud-delivered security solution for users, applications, devices, and data across office, branch, and remote locations. It provides least-privileged application access and is designed to reduce reliance on traditional VPNs. Secure Web Gateway protection addresses web threats, while CASB capabilities provide SaaS visibility, inline and API-based controls, and contextual policies for sensitive data. Firewall as a Service adds threat prevention, application control, and Zero Trust policies. Prisma Agent connects users to organizational networks, SaaS applications, and the internet while extending security policies to their devices. The agent supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with requirements varying by platform. Authentication integrations include Cloud Identity Engine, SAML, TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos, MFA, and local database authentication. Administrators use Panorama or Strata Cloud Manager, but must select the interface before setup because it cannot later be changed. Insights APIs monitor deployment health and performance. The service is paid, has no free plan, and pricing is on request.