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FortiCNAPP vs Skybox Security Suite comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 22, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
FortiCNAPP offers significant ROI through cost-effectiveness, automation, team optimization, and compelling security enhancements without additional staffing needs.
Sentiment score
4.8
Skybox Security Suite offers high ROI for large networks by automating firewall management, saving time and reducing breach costs.
FortiCNAPP is a competitive and robust solution, the only one in the IT sphere that addresses all quadrants in the Gartner Quadrants.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.9
FortiCNAPP's customer service is proactive, quick, and integrates well with DevOps tools, providing satisfactory and reliable support.
Sentiment score
4.1
Skybox Security's support is mixed; responsive but inconsistent, with challenges in engineer availability and multilingual communication.
Fortinet's technical support is definitely helpful and responsive.
Owner at IT CARE
My technical teams do utilize integration with DevOps tools, as it performs significantly with automation regarding sophisticated challenges.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Technical support from Fortinet is good; I get feedback and responses quickly.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
A significant issue was contacting support after hours on the weekends.
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
FortiCNAPP is scalable and performs well in complex environments, though some users note potential challenges under heavy traffic.
Sentiment score
5.9
Skybox Security Suite excels in scalability for complex environments, though cost and vertical scaling pose challenges for users.
For complex large customers, global deployments, or large public sector customers, the process can take longer.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
One issue I faced with scalability was the transition from Skybox Security Suite's 6500 platform to the 7500 series due to licensing costs becoming prohibitive.
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
FortiCNAPP is stable and reliable, despite minor lags, with strong support but needs better detection and data accuracy.
Sentiment score
7.3
Skybox Security Suite is seen as stable, with occasional VM issues and praised responsive support, varying stability ratings.
They respond within the service level agreements and are proactive in their approach.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

FortiCNAPP requires enhanced third-party integrations, user interface improvements, better policy implementation, scalability, and FedRAMP authorization for effective use.
Skybox Security Suite requires improvements in UI, web access, reporting, integration, pricing, support, cloud connectivity, and data processing.
The vulnerability part is not systematically organized; it is all clumsy in the web UI, and it is not user-friendly.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
The solution could be more user-friendly and intuitive.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Policy implementation is quite complex, and the stability will take more time for the solutions.
Owner at IT CARE
The lack of continued support and problematic licensing costs were also areas needing improvement.
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Only the licensing part of Skybox had an edge. We were not renewing the licenses of Skybox every year, but in the case of other tools, we would have to renew if we wanted to use those tools.
Security Architect at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
It would be better if something more attractive or similar useful information found in AlgoSec was available.
Software Engineer at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Setup Cost

FortiCNAPP is costly but competitive, improving in affordability and flexibility, especially for early adopters despite high fees.
Skybox Security Suite pricing has mixed reviews, seen as cost-effective by some, but expensive due to varied licensing models.
The pricing is a mediator compared to other products; it is not that much higher and not much lower than other products, making it a very affordable price.
Owner at IT CARE
From a commercial perspective, AlgoSec is more expensive compared to Skybox Security Suite.
Software Engineer at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
The pricing became prohibitive when transitioning between the 6500 and 7500 series models.
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

FortiCNAPP enhances cloud security with compliance reports, anomaly detection, and 24/7 monitoring, offering seamless SIEM integration and vulnerability management.
Skybox Security Suite offers comprehensive security management with key features like scalability, integration, and user-friendly dashboards for large enterprises.
It functions as a proactive tool, enabling me to identify threats quickly and automate responses.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
The machine learning capability in Lacework FortiCNAPP is used for threat detection.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
FortiCNAPP definitely brings time-saving benefits.
Owner at IT CARE
The tool successfully helped in preventing vulnerabilities and breaches.
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Skybox Security Suite's network modeling and path analysis is a good feature when we need to check regarding the connectivity.
Security Architect at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
The most helpful feature is the firewall analyzer.
Software Engineer at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Categories and Ranking

FortiCNAPP
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
35th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (28th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (17th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (23rd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (16th), Compliance Management (10th)
Skybox Security Suite
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
41st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of FortiCNAPP is 1.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skybox Security Suite is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
FortiCNAPP1.8%
Skybox Security Suite0.6%
Other97.6%
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Mark Freeborough - PeerSpot reviewer
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Network segmentation has strengthened access control and now streamlines automated threat response
The most valuable features in FortiCNAPP include robust network segmentation and restricting access to network assets. It also supports security measures by leveraging security fabrics for better enforcement and policy enforcement. FortiCNAPP integrates with SIEM solutions, and we offer different SIEM options that work with Fortinet and AlienVault, among others, providing multiple scenarios.FortiCNAPP's automated policy recommendations significantly help improve security measures as part of an overall service wrap. When deploying a Fortinet SD-WAN or network, these tools provide greater visibility to vulnerabilities and enhanced security on the network. It functions as a proactive tool, enabling me to identify threats quickly and automate responses.
reviewer2697804 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Tool identifies vulnerabilities and monitors connectivity effectively
Skybox Security Suite was a very good tool for my organization. I used it for monitoring connectivity between internal and external sites, monitoring our AWS instances, and ensuring workstations and Layer 3 devices met security specifications. The tool successfully helped in preventing vulnerabilities and breaches, but unfortunately, operations ceased before completing a migration to SaaS.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lacework?
The pricing is a mediator compared to other products; it is not that much higher and not much lower than other products, making it a very affordable price.
What needs improvement with Lacework?
Policy implementation is quite complex, and the stability will take more time for the solutions. There is definitely room for improvement in policy implementation.
What is your primary use case for Lacework?
FortiCNAPP is mainly used from a security point of view. Some VPNs charge for their solutions, but Fortinet provides a free-of-cost VPN solution, making it more reliable and cost-effective for clie...
What do you like most about Skybox Security Suite?
Overall, the tool has helped us reduce risks. If any step is missing, it's easier for my team or engineers to identify it. The tool provides accurate recommendations based on the data. Its integrat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Skybox Security Suite?
From a commercial perspective, AlgoSec is more expensive compared to Skybox Security Suite. Skybox Security Suite is cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Skybox Security Suite?
The features that I appreciated the most in Skybox Security Suite were not comparable with Tufin, as Tufin was far ahead in terms of the technology and the user interface. The effectiveness of the ...
 

Also Known As

Polygraph, FortiCNP, Lacework
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

J.Crew, AdRoll, Snowflake, VMWare, Iterable, Pure Storage, TrueCar, NerdWallet, and more.
ADP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BT, USAID, Delta Dental, EDF Energy, EMC, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson
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