Accops and Skyhigh Security sell two different scopes of protection.
Accops sells a focused India-hosted ZTNA and VDI stack. Skyhigh Security sells a full SSE suite: web gateway, CASB, ZTNA and DLP in one console.
Accops vs Skyhigh Security at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Accops
- What it is
- Made-in-India ZTNA, VDI and MFA stack from Accops Systems, majority owned by Jio Platforms since 2023.
- India presence
- Headquartered in Pune, grew out of Propalms, incorporated 2012. 1,000+ customers across 12 countries.
- Deployment
- On-prem or cloud, perpetual or subscription licensing. Self-hosted keeps data inside India.
- Price posture
- Priced for Indian SMB and mid-market budgets, one per-seat fee covers ZTNA and VDI together.
- Where it stretches
- No dedicated CASB or cloud DLP module. Needs identity groundwork before go-live.
Skyhigh Security
- What it is
- Cloud-native SSE platform spun out of McAfee Enterprise in 2022, owned by private equity firm STG.
- India presence
- San Jose HQ, roughly 1,000 employees globally, sold in India through a 100%-channel partner model.
- Deployment
- Fully cloud-delivered SaaS console covering SWG, CASB, Private Access ZTNA, DLP and Cloud Firewall.
- Price posture
- Module-based pricing. SWG, CASB, ZTNA and DLP are priced separately rather than one flat SSE fee.
- Where it stretches
- Slipped from Visionary to Niche Player in Gartner’s 2025 SSE Magic Quadrant. Reviewers cite legacy McAfee console friction.
The Accops and Skyhigh Security ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Accops HySecure
The zero trust gateway. Replaces VPN with per-app access, device posture checks and India-hosted MFA.
- Per-app access, not full network access
- Device posture and geo-fencing built in
- Self-hosted option keeps data inside India
Accops HyWorks
Virtual desktop and app delivery so teams get centrally managed Windows apps without every laptop needing full spec.
- Runs on lower-spec endpoint hardware
- Central patching and app delivery
- Pairs with HyID for single sign-on
Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway
Cloud-delivered web filtering and threat blocking for every user, on or off the corporate network.
- Single console with CASB and ZTNA
- Shadow AI and shadow SaaS visibility
- Legacy McAfee engine, familiar to existing McAfee shops
Skyhigh CASB and Cloud DLP
CASB pioneer heritage via Skyhigh Networks. Watches what leaves through sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud apps, with data-centric DLP built in.
- Deep data-use visibility across SaaS apps
- Priced as a separate module, not bundled
- Gartner Peer Insights rating around 4.6
Accops vs Skyhigh Security: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Accops | Skyhigh Security |
|---|---|---|
| Data residency | Self-hosted option keeps data inside India | Fully cloud-delivered SaaS, no India-hosted option |
| Console scope | ZTNA, VDI and MFA in one console | SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP and Cloud Firewall in one console |
| Pricing model | Per-seat, perpetual or subscription, mid-market friendly | Module-based; SWG, CASB, ZTNA and DLP each priced separately |
| VDI included | Yes, HyWorks VDI bundled | No, Skyhigh is SSE only, no VDI |
| Data loss prevention | Not a core Accops product | Deep data-centric DLP, a CASB pioneer heritage via Skyhigh Networks |
| Market position 2025-26 | Recognized in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DaaS | Slipped to Niche Player in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SSE |
| Console maturity | Newer platform, thinner third-party integrations | Legacy McAfee-era UI friction, reviewers cite a non-intuitive console |
| Best fit size | SMB to mid-market, roughly 50 to 1,000 seats | Enterprise with heavy CASB or DLP need, 500+ seats, especially ex-McAfee shops |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
100-seat firm needing just ZTNA to replace a VPN
Accops. Skyhigh’s full SSE suite is more than this team needs to manage.
Enterprise with shadow SaaS and cloud data leak risk
Skyhigh Security. Its CASB and cloud DLP heritage covers data leaving through unsanctioned apps.
Existing McAfee or Trellix shop consolidating vendors
Skyhigh Security. Same lineage, a familiar console for teams already on McAfee-era tooling.
Budget-led mid-market team wanting simple licensing
Accops. One per-seat price beats Skyhigh’s module-by-module billing for a small estate.
Team that also needs VDI for lower-spec endpoints
Accops. HyWorks VDI ships in the same console; Skyhigh has no VDI offering.
How Sirius Star sizes Accops or Skyhigh Security
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Both brands quoted
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PO and dispatch from Vashi
Typical 10 working days for stock SKUs. Staggered rollout if multi-site.
Warranty and refresh wrap
One escalation path. Refresh calendar in writing. Buyback where offered.
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Accops vs Skyhigh Security in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
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Sources referenced
- Accops Systems– accops.com
- Gartner SASE definition– gartner.com