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SaaS Security

byPalo Alto Networks
in Security Service Edge
4.2
2025

Overview

Product Information on SaaS Security

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SaaS Security?

SaaS Security is a software developed by Palo Alto Networks designed to provide security and compliance oversight for software-as-a-service applications in enterprise environments. The software enables organizations to discover, monitor, and control SaaS application usage, helping to identify potential risks associated with data exposure and unauthorized access. It addresses business challenges related to shadow IT and data privacy by offering visibility into user activity, data flows, and application behaviors across sanctioned and unsanctioned SaaS platforms. SaaS Security provides threat detection and policy enforcement to help organizations reduce the risk of data breaches and maintain regulatory compliance while using cloud-based applications.

SaaS Security Pricing

SaaS Security software uses a subscription-based pricing model where charges are typically determined by factors such as the number of users, data volume, or service tier selected. Pricing may vary based on advanced features, additional modules, or integration options required by the organization.

Overall experience with SaaS Security

Security Architect
3B - 10B USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“SaaS Security and DLP Integration Enhances Data Security, Challenges in Usability Remain”

4.0
Jan 4, 2026
Vital tool for our cloud security posture and client access to web applications. We have the Saas security enabled in the Prisma access suite. Saas security in combination with advanced data security/DLP in Prisma access provides the Data Security Posture Management. Without SaaS security, DLP is lagging in terms of effective security measures. It supports both inline and API. We have not encountered any performance related issues or false positives related to application enforcement at the client access.
Head Of Cyber And Identity
500M - 1B USD, Insurance (except health)
CRITICAL

“Good solution if you already have a Palo Alto ecosystem”

3.0
Sep 19, 2023
It's a good product if you are already a Palo Alto shop due to the ease of integration, but it is not a market leader in the space.

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2025
For Market:
Security Service Edge

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity organization shaping the future of cloud-centric technology. The main business objective is to provide effective cybersecurity solutions, maintaining and valuing the digital way of life. It addresses the significant issue of maintaining digital security in an increasingly online-centric world. The company utilizes innovative approaches leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. Offering an integrated platform and bolstering a burgeoning ecosystem of collaborators, it assures protection across various platforms including clouds, networks, and mobile devices. The organization envisions a progressively safe and secure digital world each day.

Company Details

Updated 1st July 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2005
Head office location
SANTA CLARA, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

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SaaS Security Likes & Dislikes

Like

Insights tab which is the main dashboard providing visibility works fine. Number of public applications supported is very high. AI and SaaS security working in conjunction which is great. Local and global support is superb as we're utilizing the Focus and CSM services. Shadow applications seen in the dashboard provides us confidence for the general DSPM. Onboarding new applications is very easy.

Like

If you use Palo Alto XSOAR or XSAIM the turn key integration and playbooks are great. The support for Azure Information Protection tag is acceptable and it can complement services and egress points AIP can not.

Like

I like the clear visibiliy it provide into user activity and sensitve data across our cloud application. the automated risk insights and policy and policy recommendations make it easy to quickly address potential issues. it is a strong fit for organizations looing to tighten Saas governace without adding complexity.

Dislike

Strata Cloud Management and SaaS Security is somewhat bulky. There should be an easy way to monitor, configure and enforce the applications. I wish there were templates for easy onboarding. Strata copilot is trying to assist the administrators with general questions but it's not action oriented. As it's a SCM for the data security side, there should be a teamwork for the platform and data. Too many applications shown in the dashboard and many of them can be onboarded. Many times I feel overloaded with the applications widget. Some major actions are not easily done, like blocking file uploads or downloading specific types of files from the application. You need to dig into the application to set up these types of actions. Not all private applications are supported as expected.

Dislike

Still needs some development to catch up with the market as a stand-alone product.

Dislike

The main drawback is that some advance features can feel a bit complex to configure, espcially duriung initail setup.

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SaaS Security Reviews and Ratings

4.2

(97 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
46%
4 Star
51%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.4

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4.5

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  • Security Architect
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    SaaS Security and DLP Integration Enhances Data Security, Challenges in Usability Remain

    4.0
    Jan 4, 2026
    Vital tool for our cloud security posture and client access to web applications. We have the Saas security enabled in the Prisma access suite. Saas security in combination with advanced data security/DLP in Prisma access provides the Data Security Posture Management. Without SaaS security, DLP is lagging in terms of effective security measures. It supports both inline and API. We have not encountered any performance related issues or false positives related to application enforcement at the client access.
  • It Security & Risk Management Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Intuitive Platform Enhances SaaS Visibility and Data Monitoring for Organizations

    4.0
    Mar 16, 2026
    My expirence has been fantastic, the platform is intuite and make it easy to gain visibilty in Saas risks, intergtae smoothly with our security stack. it has aslo improved our abilily to monitor data exposure and enforce security polices across cloud apps.
  • Solution Architect
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Holistic SaaS Security Solutions Focus on Cloud Application Protection and Compliance

    4.0
    Mar 12, 2026
    The higher the risk with the growing number of applications, it becomes more important to have a system that has no possible loopholes to breach the security. SaaS security solutions provide protection to the application deployed onto the cloud environment while maintaining the compliance aspects required for a business to function.
  • MANAGER, IT SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Smooth Project Delivery Achieved With Strong Security and Technical Responsiveness

    5.0
    Feb 4, 2026
    The project execution was smooth & overall support provided was excellent. The issue was addressed promptly and ensured the issues were resolved adequately without delays. This has helped significantly to deliver the project above the targeted timeline.
  • Security Architect
    10B+ USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Market Leader Delivers Best in Class Capabilities

    4.0
    Mar 6, 2026
    My overall experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Services provide a robust set of tools that give security and business teams confidence.
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