In a recent announcement, Cato Networks revealed that it has once again been recognized as a “Leader” and “Outperformer” by GigaOm. This prestigious ranking was published in the research firm’s Radar Report for Secure Service Access (SSA), which is GigaOm’s term for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
Cato Networks has consistently placed close to the top in the GigaOm Radar for SSA, a position that is considered to hold the highest overall value. This year, the company has not only maintained its position as a “Leader” but has also been elevated to the status of an “Outperformer.” According to Ivan McPhee, a Senior Research Analyst at GigaOm, this recognition is due to Cato Networks’ continuous innovation in the field.
Cato Networks has shown significant improvement in all three deployment models over the past year: multi-cloud, edge cloud, and hybrid cloud. Additionally, the company has upgraded its ranking in emerging technologies, such as edge and open platforms, as well as vendor support. Cato Networks has also enhanced its digital experience monitoring and management capabilities, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. Furthermore, the company has made notable advancements in its security capabilities, particularly in the area of Extended Detection and Response (XDR).
In response to this recognition, Eyal Webber-Zvik, the Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Cato Networks, expressed pride in the company’s achievements. He emphasized the importance of a converged, cloud-native Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform in connecting and securing enterprises with operational simplicity and efficiency. Webber-Zvik also highlighted the importance of GigaOm’s thorough research, which underscores the significance of this architectural prerequisite.
The GigaOm Radar report acknowledges Cato SASE Cloud as one of the few platforms capable of meeting the networking and security needs of large enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Network Service Providers (NSPs), and Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). Cato SASE Cloud is the only platform labeled as an “Exceptional” leader across all evaluation metrics, including flexibility, performance, and vendor support. The report also commends Cato Networks for its near-perfect score in nine core networking and network-based security capabilities, including Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Domain Name System (DNS) Security, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Network Detection and Response (NDR), XDR, Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), and SSA as a Service (SSAaaS).
According to GigaOm, Cato Networks has established itself as a leader in the field since its inception in 2015. The company was one of the first vendors to launch a global cloud-native service that converges SD-WAN and security as a service. Cato SASE Cloud, which was developed in-house, provides a secure, cloud-native service that connects all enterprise network resources, including branch locations, cloud environments, physical data centers, and hybrid workforces. By offering low latency and predictable performance through a global private backbone, Cato SASE Cloud optimizes connectivity, both on-premises and in the cloud. Additionally, Cato SASE Cloud’s single-pass, cloud-native security engine enforces corporate access policies across all applications, ensuring protection against security breaches and threats.
This latest recognition for Cato Networks comes on the heels of its previous recognition as a Global Security Service Edge (SSE) Leader. With these accolades, Cato Networks solidifies its position as a leading provider of secure service access and reinforces its commitment to innovation and excellence in the industry.