Compare Cortex Cloud vs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Wiz is a new approach in cloud security. It finds the most important risks and infiltration vectors across all multi-cloud environments. All lateral movement risks, such as private keys that are used to access production and development environments, can be found. You can scan for vulnerabilities and unpatched software in your workloads. A complete inventory of all services and software within your cloud environments, including version and package details, is available. Cross-reference all keys on your workloads with their privileges in your cloud environment. Based on a complete analysis of your cloud network, including those behind multiple hops, you can see which resources are publicly available to the internet. Compare your industry best practices and baselines to assess the configuration of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and VM operating system.

Orca Security is the pioneer of agentless cloud security that is trusted by hundreds of enterprises globally. Orca makes cloud security possible for enterprises moving to and scaling in the cloud with its patented SideScanning™ technology and Unified Data Model. The Orca Cloud Security Platform delivers the world's most comprehensive coverage and visibility of risks across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Kubernetes.

Kasm Workspaces streams your workplace environment directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location. Kasm is revolutionizing the way businesses deliver digital workspaces. We use our open-source web native container streaming technology to create a modern devops delivery of Desktop as a Service, application streaming, and browser isolation. Kasm is more than a service. It is a platform that is highly configurable and has a robust API that can be customized to your needs at any scale. Workspaces can be deployed wherever the work is. It can be deployed on-premise (including Air-Gapped Networks), in the cloud (Public and Private), or in a hybrid.

Guardz is the unified cybersecurity platform purpose-built for MSPs. We consolidate the essential security controls, including identities, endpoints, email, awareness, and more, into one AI-native framework designed for operational efficiency. Our identity-centric approach connects the dots across vectors, reducing the gaps that siloed tools leave behind so MSPs can respond to user risk in real time. With 24/7 AI + human-led MDR, Guardz utilizes agentic AI to triage at machine speed while expert analysts validate, mitigate, and guide response, giving MSPs scalable protection without adding headcount.

Cynet equips MSPs and MSSPs with a fully managed, all-in-one cybersecurity platform that brings together essential security functions in a single, user-friendly solution. By consolidating these capabilities, Cynet simplifies cybersecurity management, reduces complexity, and lowers costs, eliminating the need for multiple vendors and integrations. With multi-layered breach protection, Cynet delivers robust security for endpoints, networks, and SaaS/Cloud environments, ensuring comprehensive defense against evolving threats. Its advanced automation enhances incident response, enabling swift detection, prevention, and resolution. Supported by a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), Cynet’s CyOps team provides continuous monitoring and expert guidance to keep client environments secure. Partnering with Cynet allows you to deliver cutting-edge, proactive cybersecurity services while improving operational efficiency. See how Cynet can redefine your security offerings and empower your clients today.

Chainguard Containers provide a trusted set of minimal, zero-CVE container images with a top-tier CVE remediation SLA—addressing critical vulnerabilities within 7 days, and high, medium, and low within 14—enabling teams to build and deploy software more confidently. As modern development workflows and CI/CD pipelines depend on secure, up-to-date containers for cloud-native applications, Chainguard offers streamlined images built entirely from source in a hardened, secure build environment. Designed for both engineering and security stakeholders, Chainguard Containers reduce the manual overhead of managing vulnerabilities, improve application resilience by shrinking the attack surface, and accelerate go-to-market by simplifying alignment with compliance standards and customer security expectations.

Cloudflare is the foundation of your infrastructure, applications, teams, and software. Cloudflare protects and ensures the reliability and security of your external-facing resources like websites, APIs, applications, and other web services. It protects your internal resources, such as behind-the firewall applications, teams, devices, and devices. It is also your platform to develop globally scalable applications. Your website, APIs, applications, and other channels are key to doing business with customers and suppliers. It is essential that these resources are reliable, secure, and performant as the world shifts online. Cloudflare for Infrastructure provides a complete solution that enables this for everything connected to the Internet. Your internal teams can rely on behind-the-firewall apps and devices to support their work. Remote work is increasing rapidly and is putting a strain on many organizations' VPNs and other hardware solutions.

ActiveBatch by Redwood is a centralized workload automation platform, that seamlessly connects and automates processes across critical systems like Informatica, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and more. Use ActiveBatch's low-code Super REST API adapter, intuitive drag-and-drop workflow designer, over 100 pre-built job steps and connectors, available for on-premises, cloud or hybrid environments. Effortlessly manage your processes and maintain visibility with real-time monitoring and customizable alerts via emails or SMS to ensure SLAs are achieved. Experience unparalleled scalability with Managed Smart Queues, optimizing resources for high-volume workloads and reducing end-to-end process times. ActiveBatch holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type II certifications, encrypted connections, and undergoes regular third-party tests. Benefit from continuous updates and unwavering support from our dedicated Customer Success team, providing 24x7 assistance and on-demand training to ensure your success.

Adaptive Security is OpenAI’s investment for AI cyber threats. The company was founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Long and Andrew Jones. Adaptive has raised $50M+ from investors like OpenAI, a16z and executives at Google Cloud, Fidelity, Plaid, Shopify, and other leading companies. Adaptive protects customers from AI-powered cyber threats like deepfakes, vishing, smishing, and email spear phishing with its next-generation security awareness training and AI phishing simulation platform. With Adaptive, security teams can prepare employees for advanced threats with incredible, highly customized training content that is personalized for employee role and access levels, features open-source intelligence about their company, and includes amazing deepfakes of their own executives. Customers can measure the success of their training program over time with AI-powered phishing simulations. Hyper-realistic deepfake, voice, SMS, and email phishing tests assess risk levels across all threat vectors. Adaptive simulations are powered by an AI open-source intelligence engine that gives clients visibility into how their company's digital footprint can be leveraged by cybercriminals. Today, Adaptive’s customers include leading global organizations like Figma, The Dallas Mavericks, BMC Software, and Stone Point Capital. The company has a world class NPS score of 94, among the highest in cybersecurity.

Carbide is a tech-enabled solution that helps organizations elevate their information security and privacy management programs. Designed for teams pursuing a mature security posture, Carbide is especially valuable for companies with strict compliance obligations and a need for hands-on expert support. With features like continuous cloud monitoring and access to Carbide Academy’s educational resources, our platform empowers teams to stay secure and informed. Carbide also supports 100+ technical integrations to streamline evidence collection and satisfy security framework controls, making audit readiness faster and more efficient.