InstaSafe and Skyhigh Security sell two different SSE promises
InstaSafe sells fast, India-priced Zero Trust access. Skyhigh Security sells the DLP and CASB depth that global banks already run.
InstaSafe vs Skyhigh Security at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
InstaSafe
- HQ and founded
- Bengaluru, India. Founded 2012.
- India pricing
- Roughly Rs 1L to Rs 5L a year for most Indian deployments, one all-inclusive plan.
- Recognition
- Gartner-listed representative ZTNA vendor. Recommended by DSCI and MeitY for work-from-home security.
- Scale claim
- 500,000+ endpoints secured across 100+ Fortune 2000 clients, per InstaSafe.
- The honest gap
- Around 50 people on the team. Fewer independent reviews than the global names on this page.
Skyhigh Security
- HQ and founded
- San Jose, US. Launched 2022 from the SSE business of McAfee Enterprise.
- Ownership
- Owned by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group. Sibling brand: Trellix.
- Recognition
- Niche Player in the 2025 Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant, down from Visionary in 2024.
- Scale claim
- 3,000+ customers, including 8 of the world’s 10 largest banks, per Skyhigh Security.
- The honest gap
- Legacy McAfee console. Reviewers flag UI friction and pricing that separates SWG, CASB, ZTNA and DLP by module.
The InstaSafe and Skyhigh Security ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
InstaSafe Zero Trust Network Access
Agent-based access that hides your apps from the open internet and drops a session the moment a device looks wrong.
- Deploys in days, not a quarter
- One console for policy across VPN and cloud apps
- India-based support desk
InstaSafe Multi-Factor Authentication and IAM
Adds a second factor and identity governance on top of ZTNA, so access decisions use who you are, not just where you connect from.
- Push, OTP and biometric factors
- Works alongside existing AD or Azure AD
- No separate SKU to negotiate
Skyhigh SSE Platform
One cloud-native console for secure web gateway, ZTNA private access and DLP, built on the CASB heritage of the original Skyhigh Networks.
- Converges SWG, CASB, ZTNA and RBI
- Deep DLP heritage from Skyhigh Networks CASB roots
- 99.999% platform availability claimed
Skyhigh Cloud DLP and CASB
Data-centric controls built for regulated estates: banks, insurers, and enterprises that need to prove where sensitive data actually moved.
- Purpose-built for banking and BFSI data flows
- Shadow AI and cloud app visibility controls
- Backed by 100+ security patents across the Skyhigh and Trellix portfolio
InstaSafe vs Skyhigh Security: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | InstaSafe | Skyhigh Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price posture | Rs 1L to 5L/yr, one all-inclusive plan, no separate SKU haggling | Module-based: SWG, CASB, ZTNA and DLP priced separately, quote varies with the mix |
| Deployment timeline | Live in days for a 100 to 500 seat rollout | Weeks, with admin-heavy policy and integration setup at deeper deployments per reviewers |
| Support desk | India-based team, IST hours | 100 percent channel go-to-market, routed through a partner like Sirius Star |
| Platform depth | ZTNA, MFA, IAM. Web security sits in a separate module | Full SSE: SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP and RBI, with deep data-loss heritage |
| Independent validation | Gartner representative-vendor mention, DSCI and MeitY recommendation | Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant Niche Player 2025, down from Visionary in 2024 |
| Best fit team size | Lean 2 to 10 person IT desk that wants one simple bill | Regulated enterprise, often BFSI, with a dedicated data-security mandate |
| Known reliability note | Vendor’s own known-issues list flags app instability if one gateway drops, needing an agent restart to see new apps | Legacy McAfee console cited for UI friction and uneven OS support, including macOS |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
50 to 300 seat Indian company, first ZTNA project
Start with InstaSafe. Simple pricing, fast rollout, India support.
Bank or NBFC that must prove where sensitive data moved
Skyhigh Security. Its DLP and CASB roots exist for exactly this evidence trail.
Estate already licensed under McAfee or Trellix
Skyhigh Security. Same vendor family, one commercial relationship.
Budget-led rollout, no legacy security stack
InstaSafe. You are not paying for modules you will not use.
Regulated cloud-app visibility across many SaaS tools
Skyhigh Security. Its CASB heritage covers this better than a ZTNA-first product.
How Sirius Star sizes InstaSafe or Skyhigh Security
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Site survey + sizing
Free 30-min call. We map load, refresh cycle, and current estate.
Both brands quoted
Written quote in 24 working hours. Itemised. GST broken out.
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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- How to size a pilot before a full rollout
InstaSafe vs Skyhigh Security in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
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Which one does Sirius Star recommend for a bank or NBFC?
Why did Skyhigh Security’s Gartner ranking drop in 2025?
What is the difference between SSE and ZTNA?
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