Prisma bundles the network. Skyhigh secures the one you already run.
Prisma pairs Palo Alto firewalls and SD-WAN with SASE. Skyhigh is security only, built to sit on top of whatever network you keep.
Palo Alto Prisma vs Skyhigh Security at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Palo Alto Prisma
- What it is
- Cloud-delivered SASE from Palo Alto Networks, the largest pure-play cybersecurity vendor, bundling Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma Cloud.
- India presence
- Global vendor, $9.2B FY2025 revenue, deployed in India through authorised partners including Sirius Star.
- Architecture
- SASE is one pillar of a much wider platform: network security (Strata), cloud posture (Cortex Cloud) and, since the CyberArk deal closed in Feb 2026, identity security too.
- Price posture
- Per-user Prisma Access fees plus separate NGFW credits, Panorama and module subscriptions. Indicative pricing starts near Rs 650 per user per month for Access core.
- Where it stretches
- Licensing is layered and renewal quotes climb fast. TAC support can slow further when routed through a partner or distributor.
Skyhigh Security
- What it is
- A Security Service Edge (SSE) platform, spun out of McAfee Enterprise in 2022, covering SWG, CASB, Private Access (ZTNA), DLP and Remote Browser Isolation on one console.
- India presence
- Sold through a 100%-channel model with a CRN 5-Star-rated Altitude partner programme, including authorised partners like Sirius Star.
- Architecture
- Security only. No bundled SD-WAN or network layer. Built to sit on top of whatever network and SD-WAN you already run.
- Price posture
- Module-based licensing. SWG, CASB, ZTNA and DLP priced separately, which adds admin overhead at deeper deployments.
- Where it stretches
- Slipped from Visionary in the 2024 Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant to Niche Player in 2025. The legacy McAfee console still shows UI friction and lagging macOS support.
The Palo Alto Prisma and Skyhigh Security ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Prisma Access
Cloud-delivered security that follows the user, with web filtering, threat blocking and zero trust access.
- Deep integration with an existing Palo Alto NGFW estate
- Global points of presence beyond India
- Bundled with Cortex XSIAM for large SOC teams
Prisma SD-WAN
Branch connectivity engineered to work inside the same Palo Alto policy fabric as Access and Strata firewalls.
- Built for teams standardising on one Palo Alto stack
- Application-aware routing across branch links
- Managed alongside Strata Cloud Manager
Skyhigh Security Service Edge
The single-console SSE platform converging web, cloud app and private access security on the Skyhigh Cloud Platform.
- Secure Web Gateway, CASB and ZTNA in one console
- No forced network or SD-WAN change
- 99.999% platform availability claimed
Skyhigh Cloud DLP and CASB
Data loss prevention and cloud access security broking built on the original Skyhigh Networks CASB heritage.
- A CASB pioneer, acquired by McAfee for roughly $590M in 2018
- Deep data-use policy, not just access policy
- Remote Browser Isolation for risky sites
Palo Alto Prisma vs Skyhigh Security: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Palo Alto Prisma | Skyhigh Security |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | SASE bundle: Strata firewalls, Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma Access under one vendor | Pure-play SSE. No bundled SD-WAN, sits on top of your existing network |
| Gartner standing | Leader, Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls, 11+ consecutive times | Visionary in the 2024 Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant, dropped to Niche Player in 2025 |
| DLP and CASB heritage | Backed by the wider Cortex and Strata data stack, added over time | CASB pioneer since Skyhigh Networks, McAfee’s roughly $590M 2018 acquisition |
| Peer review score | Not tracked at the same SSE-specific granularity as security-only vendors | Roughly 4.6 on Gartner Peer Insights across about 797 ratings |
| Console and UI | Modern Strata Cloud Manager, built through post-acquisition integration | Legacy McAfee console heritage. Reviewers cite UI friction and lagging macOS support |
| Licensing model | Per-user Access fees plus separate NGFW credits, Panorama and module fees | Module-based: SWG, CASB, ZTNA and DLP priced and licensed separately |
| Go-to-market | Sold via India partners, deepest reward if you already run Palo Alto NGFWs | 100%-channel model with a CRN 5-Star-rated Altitude partner programme |
| Scale claim | $9.2B FY2025 revenue, 70,000+ customers worldwide | 3,000+ customers including 8 of the 10 largest banks globally |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
Already standardised on Palo Alto NGFWs or Cortex
Prisma. Deploying inside a stack you already run cuts integration risk and licensing overlap.
Running SD-WAN from another vendor, want the security layer only
Skyhigh. It bolts onto whatever network you keep, no forced SD-WAN swap.
Heavy DLP or CASB requirement across cloud apps and email
Skyhigh. Its CASB-pioneer heritage and data-use policy depth outpace a bundled add-on.
Want identity security bundled with network and cloud in one vendor
Prisma. The CyberArk acquisition put identity under the same platform.
Cost-conscious team wanting to buy only what it needs first
Skyhigh. Module-based pricing lets you start with one module instead of a full platform fee.
How Sirius Star sizes Palo Alto Prisma 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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- The 6 questions to ask before you sign a SASE or SSE contract
- How to size a pilot before a full site rollout
Palo Alto Prisma vs Skyhigh Security in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Can Palo Alto Prisma and Skyhigh Security run together?
Is Skyhigh Security a full SASE platform or just SSE?
Which one is cheaper for a 500-seat Indian business?
Why did Skyhigh drop in the Gartner Magic Quadrant?
Who supports us after the purchase?
Ready for a sized Prisma/Skyhigh quote?
Tell us your seats, apps and current network stack. We ship both brands, honestly.
Pair this on one PO
What buyers typically add to a Sirius Star order.
Related reading from the Sirius Star blog
Long-form context from our team.
Sources referenced
- Prisma Access– paloaltonetworks.com
- Gartner SASE definition– gartner.com