What is Cato Networks?
Cato Networks offers a comprehensive SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform that integrates networking and security capabilities into a unified cloud service. The platform leverages built-in artificial intelligence across all aspects, from operational tasks to advanced security functions, providing organizations with a scalable solution for modern IT infrastructure.
The platform delivers secure connectivity through a global private backbone with SLA-backed performance, while implementing threat prevention, data protection, and zero trust access controls. It features AI-driven incident detection and response capabilities, unified management through a single application and API, and supports various deployment models including managed services for different enterprise needs.
Features
- AI-powered SASE: Built-in artificial intelligence used across all platform aspects from operations to advanced security
- Global Private Backbone: SLA-backed secure connectivity across worldwide points of presence
- Converged Security: Cloud-native suite delivering threat prevention, data protection, and zero trust access
- Unified Management: Single management application and API for configuration, analysis, and troubleshooting
- AI Security: Comprehensive protection for enterprise AI adoption across usage, applications, and development lifecycles
Use Cases
- Network modernization and MPLS to SD-WAN migration
- Secure hybrid work environments with direct internet access
- Incident detection and response with AI-driven analytics
- Secure AI adoption for public and private AI applications
- Business transformation through vendor consolidation and spend optimization
FAQs
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What is SASE and how does Cato implement it?
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) combines networking and security functions into a unified cloud service. Cato implements true SASE through a converged platform with built-in AI capabilities, global private backbone connectivity, and comprehensive security features. -
How does Cato protect enterprise AI adoption?
Cato provides AI security across usage, applications, agents, and development lifecycles through specialized features including AI firewall, AI security posture management, and agentic AI security protection. -
What deployment options does Cato offer?
Cato supports multiple deployment models including do-it-yourself implementations, managed services for regional and global enterprises, and various partnership options through service providers and MSPs. -
What types of threat prevention does Cato provide?
Cato offers comprehensive threat prevention including firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, intrusion prevention system, malware prevention, DNS security, and remote browser isolation.
