Top Zero Trust Platformsin 2026

Discover the top zero trust platforms, ranked on access control, scalability and user experience. Compare Zscaler, Cloudflare, Cisco, Microsoft and Akamai side by side.

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October 6, 2026

Discover the top zero trust platforms, ranked on access control, scalability and user experience. Compare Zscaler, Cloudflare, Cisco, Microsoft and Akamai side by side.

Not sure which to pick? See the top 3 side by side: Prisma Access, Cloudflare One, Google BeyondCorp Enterprise.

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#1 Top Rank

Editorial #1 ChoiceSASE (Secure Access Service Edge)

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Prisma Access

byPalo Alto NetworksVerified

Santa Clara, California, USA15,000+

Prisma Access: globally distributed cloud fabric, Zero Trust Network Access and Cloud Secure Web Gateway. Built for hybrid workforce security. Compare SASE alternatives.

Hybrid workforce securityBranch direct cloud breakoutLegacy VPN replacementSaaS access governanceEncrypted traffic threat inspection

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Strata Cloud Manager, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID +4

Target Users

Cross-industry, Enterprise, Financial Services, Retail, Technology, Healthcare

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP Moderate

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#2 Runner Up

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)

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Cloudflare One

byCloudflareVerified

San Francisco, California, USA5,000+

See what Cloudflare One offers: cloud SWG and cloud CASB. It is built for SASE network transformation, supports cloud deployment and competes with other SASE tools.

SASE network transformationEnterprise VPN replacementHybrid workforce defenseConsolidated Zero Trust governance

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +3

Target Users

Enterprise, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Public Sector, Cross-industry, Global Enterprise, Tech

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; FedRAMP Moderate; PCI-DSS; HIPAA; GDPR

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#3 Ranked

ZTNA

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Google BeyondCorp Enterprise

byGoogle CloudVerified

Mountain View, California, USA100,000+

What does Google BeyondCorp Enterprise do? It covers context-aware access. See typical use cases, cloud or hybrid deployment and how it compares to rivals.

VPN replacementSecure remote workThird-party contractor accessData exfiltration preventionZero trust security

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Chrome Browser, Identity-Aware Proxy, Cloud Identity +4

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Technology, Cross-industry, Retail

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2; ISO/IEC 27001; FedRAMP; HIPAA; NIST 800-207

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Endpoint Security

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Sectigo Device Trust

bySectigoVerified

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA501-1,000

Get the facts on Sectigo Device Trust: revocation management. Built for 802.1X network access. Compare it with other Endpoint Security options before you decide.

Zero trust device authentication802.1X network accessVPN and Wi-Fi authenticationPasswordless device access

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Active Directory +2

Target Users

Cross-industry, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Government

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: WebTrust for CAs; SOC 2 Type II

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PAM

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Securden Remote Access

bySecurdenVerified

Newark, Delaware, USA201-500

Securden Remote Access: browser-based VPN-less access and credential injection. Built for vendor remote access and VPN replacement. Compare Zero Trust alternatives.

Vendor remote accessVPN replacementRemote admin accessSession auditing

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML identity providers +2

Target Users

Cross-industry, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial Services, MSPs

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: Supports PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements

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SSH Security

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HashiCorp Boundary

byHashiCorpVerified

San Francisco, California, USA250,000+ (parent: IBM)

Looking for Zero Trust software? HashiCorp Boundary by HashiCorp provides session recording and service discovery for Secure Access. Compare features and alternatives.

SSH SecurityZero TrustSecure AccessPrivileged AccessZTNA

Deployment

Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

HashiCorp Vault, Terraform, Consul +4

Target Users

DevOps, Cloud Engineering, FinTech, Enterprise IT, SaaS

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA

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Xage Cybersecurity Platform

byXage SecurityVerified

Palo Alto, California, USA201-500

Get the facts on Xage Cybersecurity Platform: MFA for legacy devices. Built for OT remote access. Compare it with other Zero Trust options before you decide.

OT remote accessVendor access controlLegacy asset protectionCritical infrastructure compliance

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid, On-Premise

Integrations

Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta +4

Target Users

Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Defense, Government, Transportation

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: Supports NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82 and TSA security directives

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PAM

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StrongDM

byStrongDMVerified

Burlingame, California, USA500+

StrongDM: zero standing privileges, dynamic just-in-time access and protocol-native proxying. Built for zero trust infrastructure access. Compare Zero Trust alternatives.

Zero trust infrastructure accessPrivileged access managementDeveloper access automationCompliance audit recording

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS +6

Target Users

Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, E-commerce, Retail, Telecommunications, Media

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; HIPAA; PCI DSS; GDPR

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ZTNA

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Tailscale Enterprise

byTailscaleVerified

Toronto, Ontario, Canada201-500

Get the facts on Tailscale Enterprise: SIEM streaming and SCIM user provisioning. Built for VPN replacement. Compare it with other Zero Trust options before you decide.

Enterprise zero trust networkingVPN replacementAutomated identity-based accessSecure multi-cloud bridging

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +4

Target Users

Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Enterprise IT, Telecommunications, Media

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA

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#10

Microsegmentation

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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

byAkamaiVerified

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA10,001+

Looking for Microsegmentation software? Akamai Guardicore Segmentation by Akamai provides legacy OS support for legacy server security. Compare features and alternatives.

Ransomware blast radius reductionPCI-DSS scope reductionLateral movement preventionLegacy server security

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Kubernetes, OpenShift, VMware +4

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Tech, Retail, Banking & Finance, E-commerce, Technology

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: PCI-DSS 4.0; SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; HIPAA; NIST 800-207

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#11

BAS

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ColorTokens Xassure

byColorTokensVerified

Santa Clara, California, USA201-500

ColorTokens Xassure helps teams with regulatory compliance. Explore features like policy simulation, cloud or hybrid deployment and the closest Zero Trust competitors.

Zero-trust implementationRansomware containmentManaged microsegmentationRegulatory compliance

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

ColorTokens Xshield, AWS, Microsoft Azure +3

Target Users

Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Critical Infrastructure

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; PCI DSS; HIPAA; NIST SP 800-207

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#12

Microsegmentation

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Illumio Core

byIllumioVerified

Sunnyvale, California, USA1,000+

Looking for Zero Trust software? Illumio Core by Illumio provides ransomware containment for ransomware lateral movement containment. Compare features and alternatives.

Ransomware lateral movement containmentData center microsegmentationRegulatory compliance segmentationCloud migration security

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

ServiceNow, Splunk, IBM QRadar +3

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy, Critical Infrastructure

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; Common Criteria; FIPS 140-2; PCI DSS; HIPAA; SWIFT CSP

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#13

IAM

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Lookout Cloud Access Security Broker

byLookoutVerified

San Francisco, California, USA1,000+

See what Lookout Cloud Access Security Broker offers: cloud DLP. It is built for Access Management, supports cloud deployment and competes with other Zero Trust tools.

Access ManagementIAMZero TrustCASBCloud Data Security

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

SaaS apps, AWS, Azure +2

Target Users

Enterprise, Financial, Public

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; FedRAMP; HIPAA; GDPR; PCI-DSS

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#14

Endpoint Security

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1Password Device Trust

by1PasswordVerified

Toronto, Ontario, Canada1,001-5,000

Looking for Endpoint Security software? 1Password Device Trust by 1Password provides SSO login gating for Access Management. Compare features and alternatives.

Endpoint SecurityZero TrustAccess ManagementDevice TrustPosture Check

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +1

Target Users

Technology, SaaS, FinTech, Remote Workforces, Healthcare

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA

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#15

NAC

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Portnox Cloud

byPortnoxVerified

Austin, Texas, USA201-500

Portnox built Portnox Cloud for zero-trust network access control. Explore Certificate-as-a-Service, review cloud deployment and compare similar Zero Trust products.

Zero-trust network access control (NAC)Passwordless certificate Wi-Fi authenticationEndpoint security posture validationIoT device segmentation

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta +4

Target Users

Enterprise IT, Education, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, Technology

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA; PCI-DSS

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#16

PAM

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Teleport

byTeleportVerified

Oakland, California, USA500+

What does Teleport do? It covers full session recording and short-lived certificates. See typical use cases, cloud deployment and how it compares to rivals.

Privileged AccessZero TrustSecure AccessSSH SecurityPAM

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Active Directory, Okta, GitHub +1

Target Users

DevOps, Engineering, Enterprise

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; FedRAMP Moderate; HIPAA; ISO 27001; PCI-DSS

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#17

Application Control

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ThreatLocker Application Control

byThreatLockerVerified

Orlando, Florida, USA500+

ThreatLocker Application Control: default-deny allowlisting and ringfencing system isolation. Built for script containment. Compare Application Control alternatives.

Default-deny application controlRansomware execution blockingScript containmentShadow IT prevention

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

ConnectWise, Datto, Kaseya +3

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Legal, Government, MSPs, Education

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; HIPAA; PCI-DSS; NIST 800-171; CMMC; GDPR

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#18

ZTNA

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Twingate

byTwingateVerified

Redwood City, California, USA201-500

Try Twingate free: a zero trust network access platform with split tunneling and WireGuard tunnels. See who it suits and how it stacks up against other Zero Trust tools.

Zero Trust Network AccessLegacy VPN replacementLeast-privilege cloud access

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +2

Target Users

Technology, Remote Workforce, Financial, Healthcare

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; HIPAA; GDPR; ISO 27001

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#19

ZTNA

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Menlo Private Access

byMenlo SecurityVerified

Mountain View, California, USA500+

Get the facts on Menlo Private Access: session auditing and posture checking. Built for VPN replacement. Compare it with other Zero Trust options before you decide.

VPN replacementThird-party contractor accessInternal application shieldingZero trust least privilege access

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

AWS, Azure, GCP +3

Target Users

Enterprise, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Defense

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA

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#20

IAM

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Privacera Data Access Control

byPrivaceraVerified

Fremont, California, USA201-500

Looking for IAM software? Privacera Data Access Control by Privacera provides multi-cloud sync for centralized data authorization. Compare features and alternatives.

Centralized data authorizationMulti-cloud lakehouse securityDynamic row-level filteringAutomated compliance data policies

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift +3

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunications, Enterprise

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA; PCI DSS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Top Zero Trust Platforms.

Which are the top Zero Trust vendors on Cyber Rank?

Top Zero Trust Platforms currently lists 20 products, in editorial order: #1 Prisma Access (Palo Alto Networks), #2 Cloudflare One, #3 Google BeyondCorp Enterprise (Google Cloud), #4 Sectigo Device Trust, #5 Securden Remote Access, #6 HashiCorp Boundary, #7 Xage Cybersecurity Platform (Xage Security), #8 StrongDM, #9 Tailscale Enterprise, #10 Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, #11 ColorTokens Xassure, #12 Illumio Core, #13 Lookout Cloud Access Security Broker, #14 1Password Device Trust, #15 Portnox Cloud, #16 Teleport, #17 ThreatLocker Application Control, #18 Twingate, #19 Menlo Private Access (Menlo Security), #20 Privacera Data Access Control.

Which product is ranked #1 in Top Zero Trust Platforms?

Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is ranked first by the Cyber Rank editorial team.

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How is Top Zero Trust Platforms put together?

The Cyber Rank editorial team selects the products on this list and decides their order after reviewing each product's features, deployment options, integrations, industry fit and vendor background. It is not a market-share or customer-review ranking.

Which products appear here?

Products that our editors picked for Zero Trust and that have a published Cyber Rank profile.

Can a product appear in other rankings?

Yes. Editors can list a product in any ranking where it is a strong fit, so it may appear in several.