If you've ever searched for “Netskope vs” on Google, you might have noticed that DoControl consistently appears at the top of the results. And no, it's not because we've paid for the spot!
Netskope is a strong product, particularly in areas like Security Service Edge (SSE), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), firewalls, and proxy-based CASB capabilities. While DoControl doesn’t aim to replace these core functions, it addresses a critical gap many organizations face today: securing cloud and SaaS environments more effectively. Take Google Workspace security, for example. Organizations manage a wide array of sensitive data points, and any lapse in coverage is unacceptable, especially when it involves business-critical information.
As businesses increasingly shift to the cloud, legacy API CASB solutions like Netskope often fall short in terms of speed, scalability, and granularity - especially when it comes to securing SaaS. This is why many organizations are looking for a new approach, and why DoControl's agentless, event-driven architecture is gaining recognition as a leading solution for SaaS security - check out our recent SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) ranking to learn more.
In this blog, we’ll break down the top 5 differentiators that make organizations choose DoControl over traditional CASBs like Netskope.
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1. Detection Accuracy: Combining Business Context and Data Classification
Traditional CASBs like Netskope rely heavily on data classification to identify risk, but they often overlook the critical role of end-user context. What do we mean by "end-user context"? It’s the ability to link user-specific data (from HRIS systems like Workday or identity providers like Okta) with actions taken within SaaS applications. While Netskope integrates with these systems for role and department information, it struggles to correlate that data with real-time risk.
DoControl, on the other hand, goes beyond basic data classification. We enrich every piece of data - whether it’s about DAG, Shadow Apps, ITDR, misconfigurations, or automated workflows—with contextual end-user information. For example, imagine an employee is about to leave the company. We can trigger an event from Okta and automatically filter for assets within Google Drive shared with that employee’s personal email. If any of those assets are labeled “High Risk” via a Google DLP label, we can automatically revoke access in seconds. This workflow combines end-user context, data classification, and event-driven remediation - something legacy CASBs struggle to do effectively.
2. Detection Latency: Push vs. Pull-Based Architecture
Netskope and other legacy CASBs operate on a pull-based architecture, meaning they scan SaaS data at scheduled intervals. This can create gaps in detection, leaving your organization exposed to risks for hours - or even days - before they're flagged.
DoControl, by contrast, uses a push-based architecture, reacting to events in real time. This enables immediate detection and remediation of risks as they occur, ensuring that your business is always protected from new and emerging threats.
3. Remediation: Granular Policy Enforcement and Historical Remediation
Organizations need two things when it comes to remediation: the ability to fix historical exposure and the ability to enforce granular policies for future risks. Legacy CASBs like Netskope struggle with both.
Netskope’s remediation capabilities are often limited, especially when it comes to bulk remediating historical exposure. In contrast, DoControl provides scalable, accurate remediation with the ability to process up to 1 million historical assets in a single click, yes 1 million! This is something no other vendor on the market can match.
Additionally, DoControl’s workflow system is simple yet powerful. With drag-and-drop functionality and precise granularity at each step, organizations can customize workflows to meet their specific needs. Our deep integrations with HRIS and IDP systems also ensure that remediations are contextually accurate, giving you full control over both historical and future risks.
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4. End-User Engagement: Educating Users on Proper Data Sharing
Traditional CASBs often rely on service tickets to engage with other departments within the organization. However, these tools are cumbersome, and they don’t involve end-users directly in the remediation process.
DoControl takes a different approach. Our workflows include built-in approval and rejection steps that can be sent to tools like Slack, Google Chat, or email. End-users can take action directly within the collaboration platform, making it easy for them to correct any risky behaviors - without having to leave the tool they’re already using.
This is critical for creating a scalable data-sharing education system. For example, if a departing employee shares sensitive Google Drive documents with their personal email, we can send an approval request to their manager, enabling immediate, context-driven action. This helps to prevent data leakage while educating users on best practices.
5. Total Cost of Ownership: Rapid Time to Value
One of the biggest pain points with traditional CASBs is the time it takes to see value. These systems are often complex, requiring months (if not years) to fully deploy and start delivering results.
With DoControl, the time to value is measured in days - not months. For example, you can immediately begin bulk remediating shared assets as soon as you integrate with our platform. Within minutes, you can generate a report of all assets shared with former employees within Google Drive, and within a single click, remediate those risks. Additionally, our drag-and-drop workflows are ready to go within a day, making it easy to get up and running quickly.
This rapid implementation reduces the total cost of ownership and accelerates the ROI for your SaaS data security efforts.
Conclusion: Why Organizations Are Choosing DoControl Over Netskope
Netskope is an excellent solution with a broad range of cybersecurity capabilities. However, when it comes to SaaS data protection, today’s organizations require a solution that can match the speed, scale, and complexity of the cloud. DoControl’s comprehensive SSPM solution is specifically designed to meet these demands, offering real-time detection, granular remediation, seamless user engagement, and an intuitive platform that’s easy to deploy and use. That’s why you’ll find us at the top when you search “Netskope vs.”
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