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Check Point Harmony SASE vs. Zscaler Private Access

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Harmony SASE

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ACheck Point Harmony SASE, based on Perimeter 81 which was acquired by Check Point in late 2023, is designed to simplify secure network, cloud and application access for the modern and distributed workforce.

    $10

    per month per user

    Zscaler Private Access

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AZscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.N/A
    Pricing
    Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
    Editions & Modules
    Essentials
    $10
    per month per user
    Premium
    $15
    per month per user
    Premium Plus
    $20
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details+$50 per month per gateway. Discounts available for annual pricing.—
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    Features
    Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of Check Point Harmony SASE and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Check Point Harmony SASE
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-Factor Authentication10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Zero Trust Security
    Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Check Point Harmony SASE and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Check Point Harmony SASE
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Continuous Verification10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Secure Web Gateways10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Segmentation Leveraging9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Admin Access Control10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Network Flow Control00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Network Data Encryption00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Check Point Harmony SASE and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Check Point Harmony SASE
    -
    Ratings
    Zscaler Private Access
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Network Analytics00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
    Small Businesses
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Enterprises
    Zscaler Internet Access
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Zscaler Internet Access
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Check Point Software Technologies
    I'd suggest that Perimeter81 is recommended when you want something that is easy to administrate, with little maintenance, unlike a VPN/secure network that you host and manage internally. We've had incidents when there has been downtime at Perimeter81, which has effectively locked us out of some of our secure services (anything locked down via IP). They have made improvements to their infrastructure and it seems to have improved in recent months, but this is something to keep in mind for critical connections
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    Zscaler
    Zscaler Private Access works really well in environments setup for FQDNs and where you know what users should/shouldn't be accessing on what ports. You can use Zscaler Private Access to figure out these kinds of features but that doesn't always mean you'll be correct. It also provides a consistent experience for users as they can access their materials anywhere. It also makes the user the last line of defense. If a user's account is compromised then the attacker has access to everything they already did. It doesn't work great in OT environments or Server based environments. Flows have to be initiated from the client and not the server for stuff to behave properly.
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    Pros
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Simple easy to read icon.
    • You can hover over and see if you are logged in via the systems tray on your computer.
    • Easy to switch between regions around the world.
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    Zscaler
    • Allows strong cyber security corporate policies
    • Very reliable VPN application that operates at 100% efficiency
    • Very easy to be configured with friendly user interface
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    Cons
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Customer support was lacking before, now seems better.
    • Had much difficulty using Chrome as my browser to install the app.
    • Increase the throughput speeds at time would be nicer.
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    Zscaler
    • Granularity and Complexity of Policy Enforcement
    • Application Segmentation and Listener Configuration - The way applications are defined and listened for is fundamental to ZPA, but can be a source of frustration, especially when dealing with legacy or non-HTTP protocols
    • The ZCC is the user's primary gateway, but its control over local system network behavior can sometimes clash with enterprise requirements.
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    Usability
    Check Point Software Technologies
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    Zscaler
    The environment feels more secure, and we are seeing that users are adapting to it fast. The fact that we have tools to assist the users with their day-to-day access helps, as we can hand it off to the helpdesk without any escalations to the Network team. It is a work in progress for our agency, but we are seeing the benefits from the solution.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Check Point Software Technologies
    In the beginning, it was a bit rough getting it to work and getting any kind of quality support from customer service. But recently they really improved their service and customer service. I believe they raise 100M in new funding which provides them the resources to make a better product with better tools and a better help desk.
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    Zscaler
    Well ZPA is a good solution, however everyone has their own advantage and disadvantages, with ZPA you can deploy ZTNA model, which will help you better control on access, however Palo Alto, Fortinet they are also market leading firewall solution, and you can not deny if they are not providing the same features.
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    Return on Investment
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • I think it is just a cost of doing business.
    • I don't think the cost is too prohibitive.
    • We also use it as an example of what a small cost can provide big protection for your security.
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    Zscaler
    • Positive: We have now charged users internally for the service
    • Negative: Dealing with users who also have the Zscaler Client Connector for their company, can cause confusions
    • Negative: Enabling the Zscaler Internet Access entitlement has been a major headache for us because Zscaler Private Access users can't autheniticate through ZIA on a non corporate device.
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    ScreenShots

    Zscaler Private Access Screenshots

    Screenshot of how ZPA provides access for all users while minimizing the attack surface, eliminating lateral movement, and stopping zero day threats. A cloud native service, ZPA can be deployed in just hours to replace legacy remote access tools like VPNs and VDIs.