Evaluating SaaS discovery tools? Learn why organizations choose our 100% client-side, zero-knowledge firewall log parsing over invasive API or agent-based scanning.
Netskope is a traditional CASB that monitors SaaS traffic by routing all traffic through their cloud proxy or installing invasive endpoint agents on every employee machine.
While Netskope provides valuable insights for long-term governance, it introduces significant setup friction, high costs, and requires granting deep read access permissions to your sensitive corporate infrastructure or user workspaces.
| Feature | Shadow AI Discovery | Netskope |
|---|---|---|
| Data Privacy | 100% Zero-Knowledge. Firewall logs are parsed locally in the browser. Zero telemetry leaves your device. | Full Data Ingestion. Your network traffic logs and employee IP records are uploaded and stored in their cloud. |
| Deployment Time | Instant. Drag and drop your firewall CSV log file in 2 seconds. No install needed. | Weeks to Months. Requires configuring network proxies, routing rules, or rolling out client side agents. |
| Endpoint Agents | None. No background processes or tracking software installed on employee computers. | Required. Requires installing background agents on all workstations to track browser requests. |
| Pricing Model | $49 flat rate per log audit. Predictable cost. | $20,000+ custom contracts. Per-user licensing with sales negotiation friction. |
| SaaS/AI Sprawl Management | Identifies unapproved AI tools and maps secure enterprise-grade alternatives immediately. | Aggregates SaaS metrics but lacks dedicated procurement alternative mappings. |
Your firewall logs and IP addresses stay entirely in your local browser sandbox memory. There is no central database that can be hacked or leaked, ensuring total compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and corporate security guidelines.
No agents to deploy, no DNS proxies to configure, and no cloud permissions to request. Just run a standard CSV log export from your firewall (Sophos, Fortinet, pfSense, etc.) and drop it.
Upload your firewalls outbound traffic log to instantly scan for unvetted connections, compute your organisation security score, and check for GDPR compliance holes.