Evidence-Backed Side-by-Side Comparison
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access vs. CyberArk Privilege Cloud
Comparing documented technical capabilities, SLA commitments, and verified pricing models without synthetic scores.
Cross-Category Comparison: The selected solutions are categorized under different security specializations (Zero trust and SASE vs Identity and access management,Privileged access management). Ensure you evaluate capability specifications within your targeted architecture.
Comparing 2 solutions side-by-side
| Evaluation Criteria | PN Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access | CY CyberArk CyberArk Privilege Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Classification & Vendor | ||
Offering Type | Software Product | Software Product |
Vendor Headquarters | Santa Clara, CA | Newton, MA / Petah Tikva, Israel |
Corporate Identity Status | Unverified Profile | Unverified Profile |
Primary Security Specialization | Zero trust and SASE | Identity and access management |
| Architecture & Deployment | ||
Deployment Models | Cloud-Delivered SSE / SASE | Cloud SaaS platform with lightweight on-premises Secure Web Access connectors |
Supported Platforms / OS | Cross-platform GlobalProtect client / Clientless ZTNA | Windows Server, Linux, Unix, Enterprise Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL), Cloud Consoles |
| Pricing & Commercial Model | ||
Pricing Transparency Status | Contact Sales / Custom Quote | Contact Sales / Custom Quote |
Entry List Pricing | Custom quote required / Not publicly listed | Custom quote required / Not publicly listed |
Commercial Licensing Scope | Subscription based on number of active remote users or aggregate branch bandwidth. | Enterprise subscription based on number of privileged users and managed targets. |
| Network Architecture | ||
Architecture Type Architectural delivery model (Unified SASE, Cloud-Delivered SSE, Hybrid Mesh NGFW). | Cloud-Delivered Unified SASE & SSE | Not documented in our sources |
Global Edge PoP Footprint Published edge data center points of presence providing direct peering and low latency. | 100+ Hyperscale Edge Locations | Not documented in our sources |
| Authentication & Access | ||
Supported MFA Methods & FIDO2/Passkeys Range of authentication factors supported including phishing-resistant FIDO2/WebAuthn. | Not documented in our sources | CyberArk Identity MFA, FIDO2, Duo, Okta, RADIUS |
Continuous Adaptive Trust & Risk Signals Dynamic step-up authentication based on device health, IP reputation, and behavioral anomalies. | Not documented in our sources | Supported |
| Identity Lifecycle | ||
Directory & HRIS Integrations Native synchronization with Active Directory, Entra ID, Workday, and SCIM endpoints. | Not documented in our sources | Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP, SCIM |
| Secure Access & Connectivity | ||
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Engine Application-level micro-segmentation without placing users on the corporate network. | Supported | Not documented in our sources |
Threat Prevention Engine & Sandboxing In-line deep packet inspection, TLS decryption, and zero-day sandboxing. | Supported | Not documented in our sources |
| Privilege Governance | ||
Privileged Session Recording & Auditing Keystroke and video recording of privileged administrative sessions (SSH, RDP). | Not documented in our sources | Supported |
Data Provenance Notice: “Not documented in our sources” indicates the absence of publicly verifiable vendor technical documentation. SecurifyA never synthesizes unverified capabilities or assumes capabilities without documentation.
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