The Data's in: Prisma Access Crushes Zscaler + Cisco

New AV-Comparatives report for SASE solutions

Third-Party Testing of Secure Access in a Complex World


Not all SASE solutions are created equal. With today’s hybrid workforce, it’s imperative that organizations provide best-in-class security regardless of where users and applications are located. So AV-Comparatives, an independent organization offering systematic testing, was commissioned to provide the first-ever security efficacy test of three leading SASE solutions.

The AV-Comparatives: Palo Alto Networks SASE Comparative Report* put Cisco Umbrella, Zscaler Internet Access and Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access products through rigorous security tests over a six-month period. This included the evaluation of URL filtering, DNS security, malware protection, vulnerability protection and credential-theft prevention.

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access achieved the best scores overall for security efficacy. Top-level results include:

  • Highest scores in URL filtering protection.
  • Only product to include credential-theft prevention.
  • 100% score in DNS security.
  • 100% score in vulnerability + evasion protection.

Security is an essential part of SASE. Read the full report to see how Prisma Access surpasses leading SASE solutions to provide the best security for hybrid workforces.

See the results