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Cato Networks
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About the partner
About Cato Networks
The World's First SASE Platform
Cato Networks pioneered the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) market with the Cato SASE Cloud — a single-vendor, single-pass-architecture (SPACE) cloud-native platform converging SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP, and XDR (SSE 360). Headquartered in Tel Aviv with US HQ in Boston, Cato serves 2,800+ enterprises across 150+ countries on its global private backbone of 85+ PoPs. The company has raised $750M+ and was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms (multiple years running).
Why teams choose Cato Networks
- World's first single-vendor SASE platform (Gartner Leader)
- Single-pass architecture — one inspection of all traffic
- 75+ PoP private global backbone
- Native (not bolted-on) ZTNA, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, DLP
- Built-in XDR + MDR options
- No appliances required — cloud-native delivery
Capabilities we have validated
- Single-pass architecture (one inspection of all traffic)
- Cato Cloud private backbone (75+ PoPs)
- Built-in DDoS / DDoS protection
- Native ZTNA, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, DLP
- Cato XDR (2024)
- Cato MDR
- Mobile workforce client
- Real-time threat hunting
Recognition & proof points
- Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Single-Vendor SASE
- Forrester Wave Leader
- $238M Series G (2023) at $3B+ valuation
- Total funding $750M+
AI in the offering
Cato Networks uses ML for threat detection in XDR, anomaly-based network behavior analysis, and predictive threat hunting. AI-assisted policy recommendations in 2024+ releases.
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Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by Cato Networks
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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SASE / SSE
Cato Networks pioneered the SASE market with the Cato SASE Cloud, a single-vendor, single-pass-architecture platform that converges SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP, and XDR on a global private backbone of 75+ PoPs. It delivers networking and security as one cloud-native service without appliances.
First single-vendor SASE — Built the world's first single-vendor SASE platform and is a recognized Gartner Leader.
Single-pass architecture — One inspection of all traffic reduces latency and operational complexity.
Global private backbone — 75+ PoP private backbone delivers consistent performance worldwide.
Integrates with AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud
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SD-WAN
Cato delivers cloud-native SD-WAN as an integral part of its SASE Cloud, routing traffic over a 75+ PoP private global backbone rather than the unpredictable public internet, with no appliances required.
Backbone-optimized — Traffic rides Cato's private global backbone of 75+ PoPs for predictable performance.
Converged with security — SD-WAN and full security stack are delivered as one converged platform.
Appliance-free — Cloud-native delivery removes the need for dedicated SD-WAN appliances.
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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Cato provides native ZTNA within its single-pass SASE platform, securing remote and mobile workforce access through a built-in client rather than a bolted-on add-on.
Native, not bolted-on — ZTNA is built natively into the platform alongside FWaaS, SWG, and CASB.
Mobile workforce client — A built-in client secures access for remote and mobile users globally.
Single-pass inspection — Access traffic is inspected once within the converged architecture.
Integrates with Okta
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Firewall / Network Security
Cato delivers Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and CASB natively in its SASE Cloud, with built-in DDoS protection, applying full security inspection in a single pass across all traffic.
Native security stack — FWaaS, SWG, and CASB are native to the platform, not third-party bolt-ons.
Built-in DDoS protection — DDoS protection is included within the cloud-native platform.
Single-pass efficiency — All security functions inspect traffic in one pass for lower latency.
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Extended Detection & Response (XDR)
Cato XDR, introduced in 2024, is built into the SASE Cloud to provide threat detection and real-time threat hunting across the converged network and security data the platform already inspects.
Built-in XDR — XDR is native to the SASE platform rather than a separate product.
Real-time threat hunting — Continuous threat hunting leverages data already inspected by the platform.
MDR option — Cato MDR is available for organizations wanting managed detection.
Delivery
How We Deliver
Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.
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Managed Security Services
Cato delivers its converged security stack as a cloud-native managed service through a channel-led model, giving enterprises FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and DLP without managing appliances.
Delivery: Delivered as a cloud-native SaaS subscription through channel-led partners.
No appliances — Cloud-native delivery eliminates appliance management overhead.
Converged stack — A single platform covers FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and DLP.
Integrates with AWSMicrosoft Azure
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Managed Detection & Response
Cato MDR provides managed threat detection and response built on Cato XDR and the platform's real-time threat hunting, leveraging the data the SASE Cloud already inspects.
Delivery: Delivered as a managed detection and response service layered on the Cato SASE Cloud.
Built on Cato XDR — MDR uses the platform's native XDR and inspected traffic data.
Real-time threat hunting — Continuous threat hunting is included in the managed service.
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24/7 Monitoring
Cato provides around-the-clock monitoring of the SASE Cloud and customer traffic, including Digital Experience Monitoring across its global backbone.
Delivery: Delivered continuously through the cloud-native platform and tiered support.
Backbone-wide visibility — Monitoring spans the 75+ PoP private global backbone.
Experience monitoring — Digital Experience Monitoring tracks performance across the network.
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Security Operations Center (SOC)
Cato backs its MDR and security services with security operations expertise that leverages real-time threat hunting across the single-pass platform.
Delivery: Delivered through Cato security operations supporting the MDR service.
Single-pass data source — Operations draw on traffic inspected once across the converged platform.
Real-time hunting — Threat hunting operates continuously over platform data.
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Implementation & Onboarding
Cato provides implementation and onboarding to migrate enterprises onto the SASE Cloud, replacing point appliances with a converged cloud-native platform.
Delivery: Delivered as channel-led implementation and onboarding with tiered support.
Appliance replacement — Onboarding consolidates point products into one cloud-native platform.
Channel-led delivery — Partners deliver onboarding backed by 24/7 support tiers.
Proof
Results with this partner
Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.
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Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting Cato Networks — 2 documents.
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