Acalvio ShadowPlex vs. Zscaler Private Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Acalvio ShadowPlex
Score 6.7 out of 10
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Acalvio, headquartered in Santa Clara, invented breakthrough Deception Technology, based on 25+ issued patents, and integrated it with advanced AI to provide an autonomous deception solution, Acalvio ShadowPlex, designed to reduce attacker dwell time by early detection of advanced threats and increases SOC efficiency by sophisticated investigation and active threat-hunting capabilities. Partner integrations allow ShadowPlex to leverage customer's security ecosystem for rapid and comprehensive…N/A
Zscaler Private Access
Score 8.9 out of 10
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Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Acalvio ShadowPlex
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Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
9.1
10 Ratings
2% above category average
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings9.110 Ratings
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
Acalvio ShadowPlex
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
9.0
6 Ratings
1% below category average
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Acalvio ShadowPlex
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
8.6
11 Ratings
10% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings8.811 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings8.99 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings8.97 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings8.210 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings8.17 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.59 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
Acalvio ShadowPlex
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
9.1
11 Ratings
4% above category average
Continuous Verification00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways00 Ratings9.211 Ratings
Network Flow Control00 Ratings9.110 Ratings
Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
Admin Access Control00 Ratings9.19 Ratings
Network Data Encryption00 Ratings9.211 Ratings
Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
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User Ratings
Acalvio ShadowPlexZscaler Private Access
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(3 ratings)
9.1
(15 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(10 ratings)
User Testimonials
Acalvio ShadowPlexZscaler Private Access
Likelihood to Recommend
Acalvio Technologies
Acalvio shadowplex is a program with the benefit of having a totally innovative new technology for the protection of the network its users, once this program is executed it will manifest an artificial intelligence that will allow it to detect and rule out all threats to my work, I I recommend it for the effectiveness it has given us for a long time.
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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
Acalvio Technologies
  • One of the best things that I like about acalvio shadowplex is the most innovative solutions that it offers to have in our possession, there are few programs of this style that are capable of offering fully automated security.
  • This program increases the credibility of our work, this software protects one hundred percent of our most important information and the assets of my work and is not affected by any kind of virus on the web.
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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
Acalvio Technologies
  • One of the negative points that we have found in this program is, by far, its cost and payment plans that it offers to each of its new users, the truth is that the rate seems somewhat high to us.
  • It should be mentioned that the weight and size of this program can be very high, this is a problem because it compromises the space on my system and with other equally important programs.
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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
Acalvio 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
Acalvio Technologies
No answers on this topic
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
Acalvio Technologies
  • This program was designed to provide multiple autonomous solutions to each of its users immediately, in our case we are satisfied with the security that this program provides us every time we work.
  • We have the knowledge of working at least with different programs with the same shadowplex acalvio function, but none has been as effective as this one, since the level of technology allows it to be much more effective in ruling out any type of threat.
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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.