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Netskope

Netskope helps enterprises secure cloud and AI access with zero-trust CASB and SASE.
Venture Round $1.44B total Founded 2012 Santa Clara, California 2149 employees
Netskope is a cloud-native security platform that provides converged security and networking services through a CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) and SASE architecture. The company monitors and governs cloud, SaaS, web, and private application traffic while preventing data theft and malware attacks using policies, algorithms, and heuristics. Netskope serves enterprises needing zero-trust security at scale, with 25% of Fortune 100 companies as customers. The platform went public in September 2025 after raising $1.44B across 9 funding rounds.
Problem solved
Organizations lack visibility and control over cloud traffic, exposing them to data theft, ransomware, and malware attacks while restricting secure cloud adoption.
Target customer
Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises (1,000+ employees) with significant cloud and SaaS adoption, sold top-down to CISOs and security teams.
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Founders
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Sanjay Beri
CEO & Co-Founder
Former VP & GM at Juniper Networks (8 years), co-founded Ingrian Networks (acquired by Safenet 2003); BS EECS UC Berkeley, MS Electrical Engineering Stanford, Executive Program in Management Stanford GSB.
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Krishna Narayanaswamy
CTO & Co-Founder
Deep expertise in networking, security, and analytics with extensive experience in distributed systems and innovation.
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Ravi Ithal
Co-Founder
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Lebin Cheng
Co-Founder
Funding history
Series A $21M October 2013 Led by Social Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners · Unknown
Series C $340M February 2020 Led by Sequoia Capital Global Equities · Unknown
Series D+ $508M 2020 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series G $300M July 9, 2021 Led by ICONIQ Growth · Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel, Sequoia Capital Global Equities, Base Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Geodesic Capital
Series I $401M January 5, 2023 Led by Unknown · Unknown
IPO $908.2M September 18, 2025 Led by Public Markets · Unknown
Total raised: $1.44B
Industries
Cyber Security Cloud Security Enterprise Software Software
Pricing
Subscription-based SaaS, per-user pricing from under $20/user/month for basic CASB to $60+/user/month for comprehensive SASE bundles. Median annual contract value $93,572; enterprise deployments range $75K–$1M+ annually. No free trial. Standard 5–10% annual renewal increases.
Notable customers
Nvidia, Juniper Networks, Levi's, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 25% of Fortune 100 companies (2,000+ total customers as of November 2022)
Tech stack
jQuery (JavaScript libraries) Select2 (JavaScript libraries) Modernizr (JavaScript libraries) Bootstrap (UI frameworks) MySQL (Databases) webpack Babel WordPress (Blogs) reCAPTCHA (Security) Google Font API (Font scripts) Twitter Emoji (Font scripts) PHP (Programming languages) Google Workspace (Email) Cloudflare (CDN) Google Tag Manager (Tag managers) WP Engine (PaaS) Cookiebot (Cookie compliance)
Website
netskope.com/
Competitors
Zscaler
Broader SASE platform with stronger emphasis on DLP and web security; Netskope more cloud-native and AI-focused.
Palo Alto Networks
Larger endpoint and network security portfolio; Netskope specializes in cloud access and edge security.
Cloudflare
Broader CDN and infrastructure focus; Netskope deeper in cloud application security and threat prevention.
Why this matters: Netskope's 2025 IPO at $908M validates the massive market demand for cloud-native, zero-trust security as enterprises rapidly adopt cloud and AI. With 25% of Fortune 100 as customers and backing from top-tier VCs, Netskope is now a public company competing at scale in the multi-billion-dollar SASE and cloud security market.
Best for: Large enterprises with extensive cloud and SaaS adoption who need zero-trust security, threat prevention, and compliance without sacrificing cloud velocity.
Use cases
Cloud Traffic Governance and DLP
Security teams use Netskope to monitor all cloud and SaaS traffic in real-time, automatically blocking unauthorized data exfiltration and malicious file uploads. Policies enforce conditional access based on user, device, location, and content, preventing insider threats and data breaches.
Ransomware and Malware Prevention
Organizations deploy Netskope to detect and block ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks at the edge before they reach internal networks. Machine learning heuristics identify zero-day threats across cloud applications without slowing user productivity.
Zero-Trust Network Access
Enterprises replace traditional VPNs with Netskope's ZTNA to provide granular, context-aware access to private applications. Access decisions factor in user identity, device health, location, and behavioral risk, enabling secure remote work at scale.
AI and Cloud Adoption Security
As organizations accelerate AI and cloud adoption, Netskope provides visibility and control over new cloud services and AI tools, ensuring security policies adapt without bottlenecking innovation.
Alternatives
Zscaler Stronger in endpoint DLP and broader SASE; choose if you need more complete endpoint protection alongside cloud security.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Part of larger security ecosystem; choose if you want integrated endpoint, network, and cloud security from one vendor.
Cloudflare Gateway Lighter-weight, lower-cost option; choose for smaller orgs or if you already use Cloudflare for CDN and want basic cloud security.
FAQ
What does Netskope do? +
Netskope is a cloud-native security platform that monitors, governs, and protects traffic across cloud, SaaS, web, and private applications using zero-trust principles. It combines CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) to prevent data theft, block malware and ransomware, and enable secure remote access—all without slowing cloud adoption.
How much does Netskope cost? +
Netskope uses per-user subscription pricing, ranging from under $20/user/month for basic CASB to $60+/user/month for full SASE bundles. Median annual contract value is ~$93,572; enterprise deployments typically range $75K–$1M+ annually depending on user count, features, and data volume. No free trial available; contact sales for custom quotes.
What are alternatives to Netskope? +
Top alternatives include Zscaler (stronger DLP and broader SASE), Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access (integrated vendor solution), Cloudflare Gateway (lighter-weight, lower-cost), and Fortinet FortiGate (traditional firewall with cloud features).
Who uses Netskope? +
Netskope serves Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises (1,000+ employees) with significant cloud adoption. Notable customers include Nvidia, Juniper Networks, Levi's, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 25% of Fortune 100 companies use Netskope as of November 2022, across 2,000+ total customers.
How does Netskope compare to Zscaler? +
Both are cloud-native SASE platforms, but Zscaler has broader DLP and endpoint protection, while Netskope is more specialized in cloud application security and AI adoption protection. Netskope's architecture is cloud-native from inception; Zscaler evolved from a proxy model. Choose Netskope for cloud-focused security; Zscaler for comprehensive endpoint-to-cloud coverage.
Tags
cloud security CASB SASE zero trust data loss prevention ransomware protection cloud access enterprise security