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Certes Layer 4 vs Lookout comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Certes Layer 4
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA (26th)
Lookout
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (28th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (52nd), Mobile Threat Defense (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Certes Layer 4 and Lookout aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Certes Layer 4 is designed for ZTNA and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Lookout, on the other hand, focuses on Mobile Threat Defense, holds 18.5% mindshare, down 26.4% since last year.
ZTNA Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Certes Layer 40.7%
Cloudflare One10.6%
Fortinet FortiGate8.7%
Other80.0%
ZTNA
Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Lookout18.5%
Zimperium26.1%
Check Point Harmony Mobile11.4%
Other44.0%
Mobile Threat Defense
 

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IT Manager at NHS Trust
Enhanced mobile security with visibility into app and website usage, but installation challenges remain
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones It has reduced our risk around mobile devices. I like the security features and being able to see what apps and websites people are using. There is nothing we have come across that we've desired. We have been using Lookout for one year. The…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business2
Large Enterprise5
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lookout?
The pricing is a little expensive. We are currently looking at comparisons with other solutions, including Umbrella.
What needs improvement with Lookout?
There is nothing we have come across that we've desired.
What is your primary use case for Lookout?
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones.
 

Also Known As

Certes CryptoFlow, Certes CryptoFlow Net Creator
CipherCloud
 

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