CATO made life easy, from global connectivty to security it is super
What do you like best about the product?
I like backbone private connectivity and how the sites community with each other automatically after connecting a site is a very nice feature
What do you dislike about the product?
improve speed inside country by doing caching
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Connecting global sites to improve speed
User-Friendly SASE with Exceptional Network Segmentation
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Cato SASE Cloud is the centralized, all-in-one platform that seamlessly combines SD‑WAN, firewall, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA services under a single pane of glass. Deployment and onboarding are fast—spinning up new sites takes under an hour—and day-to-day management is far simpler compared to juggling multiple tools separate interfaces and licenses.
What do you dislike about the product?
Cato lacks certain advanced tools such as remote browser isolation, network sandboxing, and full DLP support.It also doesn't include a web application firewall (WAF) and could enhance intrusion detection (IDS/IPS) capabilities.The platform is often described as feature-limited compared to larger vendor suites.Throughput may be slower depending on the connection quality or distance from a PoP, leading to bottlenecks .he licensing model—based on bandwidth tiers—can be complex or cost-prohibitive, especially for smaller organizations.,Migrating from legacy/point solutions (e.g. on-prem firewalls, appliances) requires planning and operational change .
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Traditional setups require separate tools—SD‑WAN, VPNs, firewalls, secure web gateways—each managed separately. Cato consolidates everything into a single cloud-native platform, eliminating “swivel-chair IT troubleshooting” and simplifying overall infrastructure management.Legacy WANs often experience latency and packet loss, and MPLS is expensive. Cato’s global private backbone delivers low latency, reliable performance, and redundancy, enabling fast site-to-site connectivity and internet access.Disparate security appliances often lack deep inspection and uniform policy enforcement. Cato integrates NGFW, IPS, SWG, CASB, anti-malware, and ransomware protection in a single-pass inspection model for consistent enforcement everywhere
Cloud firewall implementation increases network efficiency and security
What is our primary use case?
In construction, we have a company in the steel industries, where we are doing the POCs currently, and we have one exchange, Al-Jabr Exchange. We have a few others lined up, but currently, we manage this construction group.
Basically, we are providing the solutions for industries, such as the manufacturing industry, construction group, and a money exchange group. Additionally, we have another customer lined up, which is RPM, a rapid response team in the medical field.
My relationship with the Cato SASE Cloud Platform vendor is as a partner.
What is most valuable?
The Cato SASE Cloud Platform supports my customers' needs for connectivity and security by removing the throttling from the headquarters and putting a firewall in the cloud, instead of having to use a costly MPLS network to perform security inspection on all traffic from various branches. Now, with Cato SASE Cloud Platform solutions, branches no longer need to go to headquarters for inspection; they are picked up from the cloud, which increases efficiency and protection.
The most useful security feature of Cato SASE Cloud Platform for my customers is the Firewall as a Service (FaaS), which provides a single firewall solution that scales regardless of the size of the enterprise.
Cato's global SD-WAN capability impacts network performance positively by partnering with global tier-one networks, which increases efficiency, guarantees SLAs, improves speed, and reduces packet losses, making it a more efficient solution compared to traditional IPsec.
What needs improvement?
I don't see any areas of improvement for Cato SASE Cloud Platform since they have all their solutions in-house and implement suggestions rapidly, providing a continuous improvement process without any current challenges.
Having worked with the Cato SASE Cloud Platform solution for eight months and previously as a TAC engineer with Palo Alto and Cisco, I don't see any room for improvement as they provide everything we need for a SASE solution.
I don't have anything to mention regarding improvements at the moment, but I can contact you in a few months for any further observations as I continue to explore the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the Cato SASE Cloud Platform for eight months.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment time is indeed quick, taking just two hours, and I have faced no significant challenges with Cato SASE Cloud Platform during this time; it has been easy to use.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability shows no complaints on my end.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The setup is straightforward from one to ten, and my customers are using it mainly in public clouds. For scalability, I would rate Cato SASE Cloud Platform as perfect.
How are customer service and support?
Support is rated at eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
What was our ROI?
The SD-WAN functionality improves network connectivity by optimizing traffic and reducing latency, which can lead to a return on investment with cost savings. Specifically, it replaces costly MPLS links with SD-WAN and utilizes an internet-based backbone with intelligent routing, resulting in a cost reduction of 40% to 60%.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is reasonable and depends on the usage.
What other advice do I have?
I am also a partner with Cato SASE Cloud Platform.
Mentioning the bypassing feature and traffic engineering would be fine.
Currently, I find no need for any small improvements for Cato SASE Cloud Platform, but I have noticed that they implement suggestions rapidly, and although I'm not facing challenges now, I could think of potential additional features in the future, such as improvements in DHCP IP release functionality, which I have already requested.
To summarize, I recommend this solution for medium to enterprise-sized businesses. I am Mr. Anas Abdul Rauf, working for FSD Innovative Technologies as a network security engineer, and I hold a CCIE certification. I am set to work on FishOS as the first authorized partner in the GCC region, enabling me to provide further reviews after some months.
I rate the Cato SASE Cloud Platform a 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Cato SASE Cloud: Easy to Use, Secure, and All-in-One
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Cato SASE Cloud is the combination of its ease of use and implementation, making it quick to deploy and simple to manage on a daily basis. The intuitive interface and centralized management streamline operations, even across multiple sites. Customer support is responsive and knowledgeable, ensuring any issues are resolved quickly. We use it frequently due to its reliability and comprehensive feature set, which covers secure connectivity, threat prevention, and traffic optimization. Additionally, its ease of integration with our existing tools and identity providers has made the transition smooth and efficient, enhancing both productivity and security.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Cato SASE Cloud is that advanced customization and granular control options are somewhat limited compared to traditional firewalls. Reporting and analytics could be more detailed and flexible, and policy updates sometimes take a few minutes to apply. While the platform is stable and improving, it's still maturing in some enterprise-level features.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Managing multiple technologies(different firewalls technologies, MPLS) and integrations across different devices is challenging. Cato CMA helps streamline configuration across all sites in a single step, reducing overhead for network engineers and the security team.
Cato SASE
What do you like best about the product?
Cato combines Next-Generation Firewall (FWaaS), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) into a single platform, ensuring consistent security policies across all users and locations.
What do you dislike about the product?
Feature Gaps
Complex Pricing: Pricing models can be complex or costly for smaller organizations or specific use cases.
Limited Customization: Being a managed service, it may offer less flexibility than traditional on-prem solutions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
ZTN and SD-WAN
CrowdStrike + JumpCloud Integration
What do you like best about the product?
The integration of CrowdStrike Falcon, a leading cloud-native endpoint protection platform, with JumpCloud’s open directory platform delivers a unified security approach combining identity, device, and threat intelligence. This powerful duo helps organizations adopt Zero Trust principles by tightly coupling endpoint posture with identity-based access control.
Strong Endpoint-Identity Correlation
CrowdStrike provides real-time endpoint telemetry (e.g., threat detection, vulnerability status), while JumpCloud governs identity and access. When integrated, organizations can enforce policies based on the security state of the device and the user's identity.
Benefits:
Blocks access from compromised or non-compliant devices
Supports Zero Trust access models
Reduces lateral movement and insider threats
What do you dislike about the product?
While both platforms offer APIs and third-party connectors, the native integration isn’t as plug-and-play as with some vendor bundles (e.g., Microsoft Defender + Entra). Some organizations may need to configure custom scripts or use middleware.
2. Licensing Overlap for SMBs
For small businesses, the combination of EDR (CrowdStrike) and identity/security tools (JumpCloud) might
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Problem 1: Traditional Antivirus Can’t Stop Modern Threats
CrowdStrike Falcon uses AI-driven behavioral analysis and threat intelligence to detect and stop advanced threats like ransomware, fileless attacks, and zero-day exploits in real time.
Slow Detection and Response Times.
cato is good product
What do you like best about the product?
unified approach, ease of management, and robust security features. Specifically, the centralized management interface and the integration of SD-WAN and network security in a single platform are frequently cited as key benefits.
What do you dislike about the product?
Cato SASE Cloud (Secure Access Service Edge) is a popular cloud-native networking and security platform. While it has many strengths, including ease of deployment, centralized management, and strong security integration, there are some common criticisms or potential drawbacks that users and analysts might point out:
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Cato SASE Cloud addresses several critical challenges in modern enterprise networking and security. Here’s a breakdown of the problems it solves and how that benefits organizations and users:
It’s very good and everything is in cloud
What do you like best about the product?
It consolidates SD-WAN, firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, and zero trust network access into a single cloud-native platform. This not only simplifies management but also reduces the need for multiple vendors and point solutions.
What do you dislike about the product?
While the platform is streamlined and easy to use, it can feel somewhat limited when trying to implement highly specific or complex security policies compared to more granular enterprise-grade firewalls or standalone solutions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Cato SASE Cloud is solving the problem of managing fragmented network and security infrastructures. In many organizations, there are multiple point solutions—firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud access security brokers—all from different vendors. This complexity creates management overhead, security gaps, and performance issues.
Integrated platform optimizes network and security management through seamless AI system integration and user-friendly toggles
What is our primary use case?
I use Cato SASE Cloud Platform primarily as a single vendor, integrated SD-WAN plus SASE solution.
What is most valuable?
All features are toggle switches on the platform, making it easy to turn them on and off. It integrates with AI systems, and the dashboard provides insights into faults through an XDR platform. It offers network and security event workbenches, AI history, and summaries of faults. It is scalable for end users across network and cloud sides and saves operational costs.
What needs improvement?
The platform lacks strong security features on the edge. All security features are on the cloud. For someone who wants to break out traffic locally from the LAN, there are only basic firewalls included. I would like to see more robust edge security features to replace existing customer on-premises firewalls.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Cato SASE Cloud Platform for one year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is highly scalable. As an MSSP, we find it scalable for end users across EPP platforms, network, and cloud sides. It is an ideal option for those looking for a single integrated solution and a refresh from point solutions.
How are customer service and support?
As a partner, I receive very good support from Cato. Their knowledge portal and Cato Academy portal are excellent resources. Features are updated weekly and automatically, which is very convenient.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with solutions from Fortinet and Palo Alto. Cato offers a built-in platform perspective with all features integrated into a single platform, unlike competitors who have acquired various components like SD-WAN or CASB that may run on different platforms.
How was the initial setup?
I was not directly involved in the deployment, but our team has set up five or six customers in the last year. The platform is very easy to deploy.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I've worked closely with Fortinet. I'm aware of Palo Alto and Netskope but have not seen strong integrated platforms from them.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Cato SASE Cloud Platform at 9.5 out of 10. There is always room for improvement, especially in edge security features.
CATO Networks - Product with varied features and business implications
What do you like best about the product?
Better Manageability of console. Product is user friendly as the deployment was custom tailored to be without intervention and configuration also surpassed all customer expectations. The implementation of product has also been a fantastic experience as the transition of existing policies were quite easlier for transition. As we are using this product on a daily basis, we have been able to mitigate the challenges faced earlier and ease the administration to a subtle level. The ease of integration with several compatible OEMs were also much effective and substantial. While the product have seen use cases been met properly, customer support is also one very useful and important delight where we got good support in terms of technicality and ease of use.
What do you dislike about the product?
None as such. Need much further evaluation to drill the product to a functionality level where dislikes of product can be highlighted thereof.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
POP selection is basis region. Effective use to events and plethora of customization options to dig deeper into the events. Addition of additional functionalities enhances the peoduct effectiveness.
