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Appgate vs Socure

Appgate sells ZTNA that is designed to operate at the intersection of IT and OT. Socure sells an identity and risk platform designed to make risk decisions in real time across the user journey. CISO Tribune files both under Fraud prevention. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • Appgate
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Appgate vs Socure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
AppgateAppgate sells ZTNA that is designed to operate at the intersection of IT and OT.appgate.comSocureSocure sells an identity and risk platform designed to make risk decisions in real time across the user journey.socure.com
What it sells
  • AppGate ZTNA[4][9][10][13]A security platform for adaptive, identity-based access to applications and resources.
  • ZTNA for OT[4][11]Extends identity-centric Zero Trust into operational technology environments.
  • Adversary Simulation and Penetration Testing[14]A service that simulates real-world attacks under controlled conditions.
  • RiskOS[1][4][15]RiskOS is used to build a risk stack that covers fraud, compliance and trust.
  • Sigma First-Party Fraud[7]Sigma First-Party Fraud is used with cross-institution intelligence to expose hidden risk and stop abuse.
  • Socure Verify[1][8]Socure Verify automates the customer onboarding process.
  • Predictive DocV[1][9]Predictive DocV combines patented fake ID detection, biometric verification and Level 2 liveness.
  • Digital Intelligence[1][10]Digital Intelligence binds an identity with associated devices, online behavior and historical consumer interactions.
  • Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring[13]Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring uses AI and machine learning for matching and compliance processes.
Categories
Headquarters
Miami, United States[3]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[2][4][6][9]Privately held[14][18]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • March 23, 2026AppGate launched an Operational Technology ZTNA product offering, announced at the RSAC 2026 Conference.[5]
  • August 11, 2026Socure was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for the fifth consecutive year.[14]
  • June 25, 2026Socure appointed Mark Carter as its Chief Information Security Officer.[17]
  • May 7, 2026Socure appointed Chung-Man Tam as Chief Product Officer and Pablo Abreu as its first Chief AI and Innovation Officer.[16]
  • February 3, 2026Socure launched SocureGov RiskOS, a government-focused identity and fraud platform that is now FedRAMP Moderate authorized.[15]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen October 23, 2026[6]
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[18]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Appgate sells mainly to enterprises and government agencies. Its financial services material addresses banks, insurers and financial firms. Its healthcare material covers authorized clinicians, staff and partners across healthcare IT and OT systems. Appgate ZTNA can be deployed cloud-hosted, self-hosted or isolated.From its own pages, Socure sells to customers whose problems range from workforce to prediction markets. Socure's cross-industry consortium data covers organizations across financial services, gaming and eCommerce. Graph Intelligence is aimed at fraud and data science teams. Digital Intelligence is aimed at financial institutions.
Last verified
September 27, 2026November 5, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Appgate and Socure are both filed under Fraud prevention.
  • Both are privately held.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Appgate's primary category is Zero trust network access; Socure's is Identity verification.
  • Socure is also filed under AI model and agent security.
  • Appgate lists AppGate ZTNA, ZTNA for OT and Adversary Simulation and Penetration Testing. Socure lists RiskOS, Sigma First-Party Fraud, Socure Verify, Predictive DocV, Digital Intelligence and 1 more.
  • Appgate is headquartered in Miami, United States.

What it sells: Appgate

What AppGate ZTNA does[4][9][10][13]
AppGate ZTNA is a security platform that provides adaptive, identity-based access to applications and resources without exposing the network. Appgate says it enforces the principle of least privilege and continuous verification, protecting both on-prem and cloud environments. Appliances can be virtual or physical.
What ZTNA for OT does[4][11]
ZTNA for OT controls who and what can reach critical systems and governs the sessions that require deeper oversight. Vaulted credentials are injected into the session, and governed sessions are recorded from start to finish. ZTNA for OT can be deployed on premises.
What Adversary Simulation and Penetration Testing does[14]
Appgate says its team can evaluate networks, applications, wireless infrastructure, IoT devices and XaaS. Appgate says its testing combines automated tools (20%) with manual testing (80%).

What it sells: Socure

What RiskOS does[1][4][15]
Socure Launch is a self-serve entry point into RiskOS. RiskOS includes a dynamic workflow builder with a no-code interface, third-party data integrations and real-time testing.
What Sigma First-Party Fraud does[7]
A dispute abuse model and real-time risk score identify identities likely to exploit dispute processes across organizations. Instant alerts are sent when a consumer's risk profile changes.
What Predictive DocV does[1][9]
Predictive Document Verification (DocV) 3.0 includes a capture experience, a forensic engine and data extraction. DocV can be combined with Socure's full stack of identity, fraud and compliance solutions.
What Digital Intelligence does[1][10]
Digital Intelligence can be integrated through a RESTful API interface and client-side SDKs for iOS, Android and JavaScript. Device intelligence gathers device attributes, history, velocity metrics and risk indicators to identify compromised devices, proxies, VPNs and more.
What Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring does[13]
Customers can screen, monitor and disposition customers in real time against sanctions, enforcement lists, politically exposed persons databases, adverse media information and custom lists. All parties in a payment can be screened in a single API call in real time.

Questions about Appgate and Socure

What do Appgate and Socure sell?
Appgate sells AppGate ZTNA, ZTNA for OT and Adversary Simulation and Penetration Testing. Socure sells RiskOS, Sigma First-Party Fraud, Socure Verify, Predictive DocV, Digital Intelligence and 1 more.
Are Appgate and Socure in the same category?
They share Fraud prevention. Appgate's primary category is Zero trust network access and Socure's is Identity verification.
Where are Appgate and Socure headquartered?
Appgate is headquartered in Miami, United States.
Who owns Appgate and Socure?
Appgate is privately held. Socure is privately held.
Who are Appgate and Socure sold to?
From its own pages, Appgate sells mainly to enterprises and government agencies. From its own pages, Socure sells to customers whose problems range from workforce to prediction markets.
What have Appgate and Socure announced recently?
March 23, 2026: AppGate launched an Operational Technology ZTNA product offering, announced at the RSAC 2026 Conference. August 11, 2026: Socure was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for the fifth consecutive year.

About Appgate

Appgate sells ZTNA that is designed to operate at the intersection of IT and OT. Appgate says it safeguards enterprises and government agencies worldwide. Appgate describes Zero Trust Network Access, or ZTNA, as replacing implicit trust with continuous verification, with every access request evaluated on identity, device posture and risk. Appgate cloaks sensitive assets, supports IPv4 and IPv6 traffic, and works alongside industrial control systems that route legacy protocols.[1][7][8]

Appgate describes direct-routed ZTNA as a deployment model where traffic from users or devices is routed directly to the protected applications without passing through a centralized cloud proxy. Appgate says its ZTNA does not require a public cloud and can operate entirely on-premises or in hybrid environments. Appgate says its ZTNA can be fully deployed on-premises, including all controllers and gateways. Appgate says its ZTNA does not require a full mesh, and its direct-routed architecture supports hub-and-spoke or hybrid topologies. Appgate says traffic can continue to flow through alternate gateways if one fails.[11]

The core component of Appgate ZTNA is the appliance, and appliances can be virtual or physical. The Appgate ZTNA Controller acts as the policy engine and policy decision point. The Appgate ZTNA Gateway acts as the policy enforcement point and controls the flow of access to protected resources. Appgate says all appliances are delivered as a virtual machine at no cost and are alternatively available as a physical device for an additional charge. Appgate uses single packet authorization to make internet-facing resources invisible to unauthorized users. Appgate ZTNA uses mTLS FIPS 140-3 compliant encryption on every connection to an authorized gateway.[10]

Appgate says its ZTNA can be cloud-hosted, self-hosted or isolated. In the cloud-hosted model, the controller is hosted in the Zero Trust platform cloud environment, while other appliances remain hosted in the customer's controlled environment. In the self-hosted model, all Appgate ZTNA appliances are deployed in the customer's controlled environment and connected to the Zero Trust platform for value-add services.[10]

Appgate says ZTNA for OT extends identity-centric Zero Trust into operational technology environments and controls who and what can reach critical systems. ZTNA for OT secures access for the employees, vendors and OEMs who keep critical systems running. For sessions that need deeper oversight, Appgate brokers the connection instead of only authorizing it at the front end. Vaulted credentials are injected into the session, so users reach approved systems without seeing, holding or sharing the credentials. Governed sessions are recorded from start to finish, and a supervisor can end an in-flight session and capture a reason for the action. Appgate says ZTNA for OT can be deployed on premises.[11]

Appgate customers install a Linux Headless Client on servers, VMs or Kubernetes nodes running AI agents. Appgate offers a Kubernetes injector that automatically provisions ZTNA enforcement at the pod level.[12]

Appgate says its professional services team supports onboarding for AppGate ZTNA customers. Core deployment includes support for initial installation, access configuration and user acceptance testing for AppGate ZTNA production rollout. Stand-alone or add-on services can be procured, and custom services can replace or enhance standard implementation. Appgate's Adversary Simulation and Penetration Testing Service simulates sophisticated, real-world attacks under controlled conditions. Appgate says its testing combines automated tools (20%) with manual testing (80%), and that its team has a 20+ year history and thousands of tests conducted. Appgate says the service can test a security environment to verify compliance with regulatory standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR.[13][14]

Appgate describes VPN replacement as secure access for users to business-critical applications and services, anywhere, without exposing the network. Appgate says AppGate ZTNA can operate alongside existing VPN infrastructure during migration. Appgate says ZTNA replaces broad VPN tunnels with time-bound, least-privilege entitlements enforced through its controller-based policy engine. Appgate offers a Zero Trust solution built to secure complex healthcare networks, safeguard legacy devices, and support uninterrupted, compliant care. Appgate says its ZTNA secures access to complex financial ecosystems, including customer data, trading platforms and payment networks. Appgate says its energy offering enforces least-privilege access policies across smart grids and decentralized networks to simplify adherence to NERC CIP. Appgate says its healthcare offering enforces least-privilege access policies across hospitals, imaging systems, and telehealth networks to simplify adherence to HIPAA and HITECH. Appgate says its financial services offering enforces least-privilege policies across hybrid environments to simplify adherence to PCI DSS, FFIEC, GLBA and GDPR.[1][8][12][14][15][16][17]

Appgate on the record

Sources

Appgate full record

  1. [1]appgate.comAppgate · appgate.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Appgate completes recapitalization embarks on next phase of growthAppgate · appgate.com · published July 3, 2024 · Tier A
  3. [3]Appgate a Leading Cybersecurity Company to Merge With Public Company Newtown Lane MarketingAppgate via Business Wire · businesswire.com · published February 9, 2021 · Tier A
  4. [4]Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Platform | AppGateAppGate · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]AppGate Launches Secure Remote Access for Industrial OT, Expanding Zero Trust PortfolioBusiness Wire · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Appgate Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Manufacturing | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Financial Services | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]ZTNA FAQ: Architecture, VPN Migration and Security | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]How AppGate ZTNA Works | Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for OT | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Agentic AI Security: Zero Trust for AI Agents | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]AppGate ZTNA Professional Services | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Adversary Simulation and Penetration Testing | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]VPN Replacement: Secure Remote Access with ZTNA | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Healthcare | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Energy Industry | AppGateAppgate · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A

Socure full record

  1. [1]socure.comSocure · socure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Strategic growth investment fravity acquisitionSocure · socure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Identity Verification Platform for AI Risk Decisioning | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]RiskOS®: Data Orchestration Platform & Risk Decisioning | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Third-Party Fraud Detection Software | Sigma Identity Fraud V4.5Socure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Synthetic Identity Fraud Detection | Sigma Synthetic V4.5 | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Sigma First-Party Fraud Detection Software | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]KYC Verification Software | Socure VerifySocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Document Verification Software for Onboarding | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Device Intelligence Software for Fraud Prevention | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Identity Graph Intelligence: Actionable Insights for Fraud PreventionSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Email Risk Score Software for Fraud Teams | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Sanctions Screening Software for Compliance | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Socure Named to Inc. 5000 for Fifth Consecutive YearSocure · published August 11, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Socure Launches SocureGov RiskOS® for Government FraudSocure · published February 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Socure Names New CPO and Chief AI OfficerSocure · published May 7, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Socure Reinforces Security-First Strategy with Chief Information Security Officer AppointmentBusiness Wire · published June 25, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]RiskOS - Socure ReviewsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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