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Netskope vs Versa Networks

Netskope sells a cloud-native platform, Netskope One, that converges security and networking services to enable fast and secure AI, cloud, and web access. Versa Networks sells Versa SASE, which integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system. CISO Tribune files both under SASE and SSE. 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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Netskope vs Versa Networks: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
NetskopeNetskope sells a cloud-native platform, Netskope One, that converges security and networking services to enable fast and secure AI, cloud, and web access.netskope.comVersa NetworksVersa Networks sells Versa SASE, which integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system.versa-networks.com
What it sells
  • Netskope One SSE[16]Netskope One SSE consolidates security services for secure access to web, cloud, and private apps.
  • Netskope One Private Access[1]Netskope One Private Access is the foundation of Netskope's Universal ZTNA.
  • Netskope Skylight AI Command CenterNetskope Skylight AI Command Center gives a single operational view of an AI ecosystem.
  • Netskope Skylight AI SecurityNetskope Skylight AI Security helps organizations adopt generative AI.
  • Secure SD-WAN[1][3][4][5][6]Versa Secure SD-WAN integrates software-defined networking and security services into one platform.
  • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)[3]Versa Next Generation Firewall as a Service delivers threat protection through secure virtual private networking, universal threat management, malware detection, and intrusion prevention.
  • Versa GenAI Firewall[11]Versa GenAI Firewall limits shadow use cases of GenAI to reduce the GenAI attack surface and emerging risks.
  • Versa Sovereign SASE[14]Versa Sovereign SASE can be deployed on the customer's own infrastructure.
  • Versa Secure SD-LAN[12]Versa Secure SD-LAN unifies switching, routing, and security into a centrally managed, software-defined platform.
  • Versa Titan[13]Versa Titan is a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises, powered by the Versa Operating System (VOS).
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Headquarters
Santa Clara, United StatesNot stated on its pages
Founded
2012[3]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Public (NASDAQ: NTSK)[1][2][12][13][14][16][17]Privately held[2][3][4][5][7][8]
Named customers
Not stated on its pages
Recent news
  • October 6, 2026Netskope launched the AgentSkope Marketplace, a single console for security and network teams to browse, deploy and manage its AI agents.[8]
  • September 15, 2026Netskope announced Skylight Agent Action Control, which classifies actions attempted by AI agents and blocks high-risk ones before they run.[9]
  • September 2, 2026Netskope reported financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2027, which ended July 31, 2026.[10]
  • May 28, 2026Netskope announced it enhanced its NewEdge Network to provide national data localization features, supporting organizations in two dozen countries.[21]
Not stated on its pages
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Netskope sells mainly to organizations that want to consolidate networking and security on one cloud platform. Netskope says its SSE is for the hybrid workforce, and its Private Access product covers IT, operational technology and connected devices. Netskope also addresses networking, operations and security teams.Versa Titan is described as a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises. Versa SASE is delivered via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both. Versa Sovereign SASE is offered for on-premises deployment or as a managed service.
Last verified
October 10, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • SASE and SSE is the primary category of both Netskope and Versa Networks.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Netskope is also filed under Zero trust network access, Data loss prevention and Workforce AI usage security. Versa Networks is also filed under Firewalls and NGFW.
  • Netskope lists Netskope One SSE, Netskope One Private Access, Netskope Skylight AI Command Center and Netskope Skylight AI Security. Versa Networks lists Secure SD-WAN, Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Versa GenAI Firewall, Versa Sovereign SASE, Versa Secure SD-LAN and 1 more.
  • Netskope is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
  • Netskope was founded in 2012.
  • Netskope is a public company listed on NASDAQ as NTSK. Versa Networks is privately held.
  • Netskope publicly names BDO, Bechtel, Prologis and Colgate-Palmolive.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Netskope and Versa Networks under SASE and SSE as the primary category, and each also appears under further categories: Zero trust network access, Data loss prevention and Workforce AI usage security for Netskope, and Firewalls and NGFW for Versa Networks. Netskope sells Netskope One, a cloud-native platform that converges security and networking services, with components such as Next Gen Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Private Access, Firewall as a Service and Remote Browser Isolation. Versa Networks sells Versa SASE, which integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system, along with Secure SD-WAN and Secure SD-LAN.

Both companies sell AI-related security products. Netskope offers Skylight AI Command Center for AI asset discovery and Skylight AI Security, which identifies AI use across managed and unmanaged SaaS applications. Versa Networks offers Versa GenAI Firewall, which inspects prompts and responses inline to stop data leaks and injection attacks in GenAI apps. On deployment, Versa SASE is delivered via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both, and Versa Sovereign SASE can be deployed on the customer's own infrastructure. Netskope describes Netskope One Private Access as replacing VPNs across IT, operational technology, and connected devices.

Netskope is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States, was founded in 2012, and is listed on NASDAQ as NTSK, while Versa Networks is privately held. Netskope publicly names BDO, Bechtel, Prologis and Colgate-Palmolive as customers. Recently, Netskope launched the AgentSkope Marketplace on October 6, 2026, and announced Skylight Agent Action Control on September 15, 2026.

What it sells: Netskope

What Netskope One SSE does[16]
It is built for the hybrid workforce. Its components include Next Gen Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Private Access, Firewall as a Service and Remote Browser Isolation.
What Netskope One Private Access does[1]
Netskope One Private Access replaces outdated VPNs and provides access across IT, operational technology, and connected devices. Agent-based and browser access methods are offered. Local Broker extends ZTNA to on-prem and OT environments.
What Netskope Skylight AI Command Center does
Netskope Skylight AI Command Center covers AI asset discovery, visibility of usage, and risk intelligence. It runs on the Netskope One platform.
What Netskope Skylight AI Security does
Netskope Skylight identifies AI use across managed and unmanaged SaaS applications. Netskope One DLP and Netskope One DSPM support protection of sensitive data.

What it sells: Versa Networks

What Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) does[3]
Versa embedded security integrates NGFW and unified threat management (UTM) services in a single software platform. Versa embedded security is certified by NSS and ICSA Labs.
What Versa GenAI Firewall does[11]
Versa GenAI prevents sensitive data from being uploaded into Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Versa inspects prompts and responses inline to stop data leaks and injection attacks in GenAI apps.
What Versa Sovereign SASE does[14]
Sovereign SASE as-a-Service delivers SASE through a cloud consumption model designed for sovereignty requirements. Versa Sovereign SASE includes SD-WAN, Zero Trust access, firewall, secure web protection, advanced threat protection, and data protection.
What Versa Secure SD-LAN does[12]
Versa Secure SD-LAN enforces Zero Trust policies directly within the switching fabric, controlling access to the enterprise LAN for employees, guests, and IoT devices. Versa Secure SD-LAN tracks lateral movement with real-time end device risk assessment.
What Versa Titan does[13]
Versa Titan is enabled onsite via Versa Networks CSG appliances or 3rd party devices. Customers can self-activate, self-deploy and self-manage branch sites or engage with a certified Versa Titan partner who offers managed Versa Titan services.

Questions about Netskope and Versa Networks

What do Netskope and Versa Networks sell?
Netskope sells Netskope One SSE, Netskope One Private Access, Netskope Skylight AI Command Center and Netskope Skylight AI Security. Versa Networks sells Secure SD-WAN, Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Versa GenAI Firewall, Versa Sovereign SASE, Versa Secure SD-LAN and 1 more.
Are Netskope and Versa Networks in the same category?
Yes. SASE and SSE is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Netskope and Versa Networks headquartered?
Netskope is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
When were Netskope and Versa Networks founded?
Netskope was founded in 2012.
Who owns Netskope and Versa Networks?
Netskope is a public company listed on NASDAQ as NTSK. Versa Networks is privately held.
Which customers do Netskope and Versa Networks name?
Netskope publicly names BDO, Bechtel, Prologis and Colgate-Palmolive.
Who are Netskope and Versa Networks sold to?
From its own pages, Netskope sells mainly to organizations that want to consolidate networking and security on one cloud platform. Versa Titan is described as a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises.
What have Netskope and Versa Networks announced recently?
October 6, 2026: Netskope launched the AgentSkope Marketplace, a single console for security and network teams to browse, deploy and manage its AI agents.

About Netskope

Netskope sells a cloud-native platform, Netskope One, that converges security and networking services to enable fast and secure AI, cloud, and web access. Netskope describes the platform as one engine, one client, one console and one network.[11][15]

Netskope says its platform addresses the move of work to the cloud. Netskope One is described as a unified SASE platform providing access to and securing SaaS, IaaS and web traffic. Netskope says it makes networking, operations and security teams more efficient by reducing complexity across both networking and security.[11][15]

At the center of the platform sits the Netskope Zero Trust Engine, which Netskope says ensures continuous adaptive trust-based policy controls across secure access (SASE), AI security and data security services. The Netskope NewEdge Network is described as the backbone of the Netskope One platform. The Netskope One Orchestrator provides a single point for policy management across all components of the Netskope One platform.[11]

Its components include Netskope One Next Gen Secure Web Gateway, which delivers web security from the cloud, and Netskope One CASB, which identifies and manages cloud application use for both managed and unmanaged apps. Netskope One Firewall as a Service provides network security on outbound traffic across all ports and protocols for users and offices. Netskope One Remote Browser Isolation isolates risky websites for safe viewing.[11]

Netskope One Private Access is the foundation of Netskope's Universal ZTNA, which replaces VPNs and provides access across IT, operational technology, and connected devices. Copilot for Private Access auto-recommends granular app segments and least-privilege policies for new deployments. Local Broker extends ZTNA to on-prem and OT environments.

Netskope Skylight AI Command Center provides a single operational view of an AI ecosystem, including AI asset discovery, visibility of usage, and risk intelligence. Netskope Skylight AI Command Center runs on the Netskope One platform, so existing deployments stay unchanged.[11][18]

For data protection, Netskope One DLP offers over 3,000 data classifiers and over 1800 file types. Netskope One DSPM identifies and flags at-risk data across SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and on-prem sources.[11][19][20]

Netskope on the record

Sources

Netskope full record

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Versa Networks full record

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