FortiCNAPP vs SUSE NeuVector comparison

Fortinet and SUSE are both solutions in the Container Security category. Fortinet is ranked #26 with an average rating of 7.8, while SUSE is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.5. Fortinet holds a 3.1% mindshare in Container Security, compared to SUSE’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of SUSE users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 22, 2026

FortiCNAPP and SUSE NeuVector compete in the cloud security solutions category. FortiCNAPP seems to have the upper hand in proactive threat management, while SUSE NeuVector stands out for its cost-effectiveness and run-time security features.

Features: FortiCNAPP offers comprehensive security measures, including network segmentation, automated policy recommendations, and SIEM integration. These enhance visibility, threat management, and compliance reporting. SUSE NeuVector excels in image scanning, anti-malware capabilities, and provides both east-to-west and north-to-west network scanning, specializing in run-time security and importing CVEs from various sources.

Room for Improvement: FortiCNAPP could improve its interface and visibility of compliance metrics. Enhancements in data governance and alert configurations are needed, along with obtaining FedRAMP authorization for wider use. SUSE NeuVector requires improvements in image scanning and more DevSecOps integration. Infrastructure scanning and user-friendly documentation are areas needing attention.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: FortiCNAPP supports deployment across public and private clouds with strong DevOps integration, providing proactive technical support. SUSE NeuVector operates on public and on-premises setups but requires simpler integration processes. Both offer solid customer service, with FortiCNAPP offering more continuous user engagement and feedback loops.

Pricing and ROI: FortiCNAPP's pricing leverages its extensive features within Fortinet's ecosystem, providing tangible ROI in time and staff optimization despite higher licensing costs. SUSE NeuVector, being open-source with support costs, is rated high for cost-effectiveness, offering operational efficiencies that diminish large monitoring team needs, making it a flexible, affordable alternative for open-source environments.

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiCNAPP is 3.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE NeuVector is 1.7%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Container Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	1.4%
SUSE NeuVector	1.7%
FortiCNAPP	3.1%
Other	93.8%

Container Security

Featured Reviews

Robert Orłowski

IT Security Expert at Alior Bank S.A.

Unified risk scoring has improved our cloud visibility and simplifies remediation priorities

Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment across both IAS and SaaS. This solution provides a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce the work I would have to do. We are no longer based on CVSS; we are based on Qualys risk scoring, which is based on CVSS plus internal findings made by Qualys, and then assigns its own score. The TruRisk insight feature has found a small number of assets with high vulnerability scores, though I am cautious since some information is classified. Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution.

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Mark Freeborough

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.

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Danie Joubert

Managing Director at ProQuanta

Good value for money; great for policy management

Our model of deployment for this solution is on-premises. For people looking into this solution and trying to use it for the first time, I'd say make your life easier by using the SUSE product as well on top of your community scale stack. That makes your integration points a lot easier and smoother. I would also say during your initial setup, make sure that your clusters are already in terms of the capabilities with the version required. I would rate this solution an eight, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best. The reason for this rating is that what they offer is solid, but they could expand their service and add more features just to make more things integrated into an enterprise itself.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its cloud security posture management, Kubernetes, and container security capabilities."

"TruRisk Insights is the most important innovation they've released this year."

"I would definitely recommend Qualys TotalCloud to other customers."

"The most valuable feature of Qualys TotalCloud is the visibility it provides."

"The best features in Qualys TotalCloud include the total asset management of the cloud environment. It is very easy to export the report and see the vulnerabilities related to the cloud specifically."

"The dashboards are particularly valuable as they offer a comprehensive view of the environment, highlighting any misconfigurations."

"I appreciate Qualys TotalCloud's ability to onboard any type of device with ease, including containers."

"With TotalCloud, we can scan through the API. If we are not able to deploy cloud agents on the machine, we can use the API."

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"The machine learning capability in Lacework FortiCNAPP is used for threat detection, and automated policy recommendation helps to improve my security measures in general."

"For the most part, out-of-the-box, it tells you right away about the things you need to work on. I like the fact that it prioritizes alerts based on severity, so that you can focus your efforts on anything that would be critical/high first, moderate second, and work your way down, trying to continue to improve your security posture."

"The most valuable aspects are identifying vulnerabilities—things that are out there that we aren't aware of—as well as finding what path of access attackers could use, and being able to see open SSL or S3 buckets and the like."

"What I personally appreciate about FortiCNAPP is that I think it is a good product and a good firewall because it usually offers many options for the company."

"FortiCNAPP definitely brings time-saving benefits, and security is the main concern for the company."

"There are many valuable features that I use in my daily work. The first are alerts and the event dossier that it generates, based on the severity. That is very insightful and helps me to have a security cap in our infrastructure. The second thing I like is the agent-based vulnerability management, which is the most accurate information."

"The best feature, in my opinion, is the ease of use, as well as some levels of machine learning anomaly detection that they have that can detect pivotal anomalies faster."

"Polygraph compliance is a valuable feature. In our perspective, it delivers significant benefits. The clarity it offers, along with the ability to identify and address misconfigurations, is invaluable. When such issues arise, we promptly acknowledge and take action, effectively collaborating with our teams and the responsible parties for those assets. This enables us to promptly manage problems as soon as they arise."

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"The tool's deployment is simple. Also, I am impressed with its risk capabilities."

"The features of image scanning and anti-malware are really valuable."

"The UI has a lot of features."

"When it comes to the price, we got a really good deal from the vendor instantly."

"The solution includes many features, not only for container and client security but also for scanning nodes, networks, and vulnerabilities."

"The most valuable feature of SUSE NeuVector is the performance, deployment, and cost."

"The initial setup is quite good, it's straightforward."

"The most valuable feature of SUSE NeuVector is its run-time security."

Cons

"I would appreciate additional integration options to connect Qualys TotalCloud with our other vulnerability management tools."

"It is already perfect, but they can bring some newer dashboards and customization options for the dashboard. It would be great to be able to include on-prem assets on the dashboard."

"The support process is inefficient due to the excessive number of replies required when submitting tickets."

"TotalCloud could improve its scanning of niche devices like Wi-Fi dongles and USB modems because they are often untested. It covers everything else, like laptops, mobile devices, and Bluetooth IoT devices. They can improve on the small IoT devices because hackers and testers use these."

"The cloud licensing unit system is unclear, especially since "units" aren't well-defined."

"The patching process with Qualys Patch Management, which is part of TotalCloud, does not cover installing certain prerequisites on the servers or workstations. This shortcoming means we must rely on SCCM when any service stack updates or additional prerequisites are needed."

"There should be improvement from a dashboard perspective when collecting and showcasing data to lead management."

"A feature improvement could be the inclusion of Windows OS support for container security, as it is currently only supported for Linux."

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"The configuration and setup of alerts should be easier. They should make it easier to integrate with systems like Slack and Datadog. I didn't spend too much time on it, but to me, it wasn't as simple as the alerting that I've seen on other systems."

"Its integrations with third-party SIEMs can be better. That is one of the things that we discussed with them."

"A feature that I have requested from them is the ability to sort alerts and policies based on a security framework. Right now, when you go into alerts, you have hundreds and hundreds of them that you have to manually pick. It would be useful to have categories for CIS Benchmark or SOC 2 and be able to display all the alerts and policies for one security framework."

"When considering improvements for FortiCNAPP, I think there could be enhancements regarding the license, possibly adding more options to it."

"The biggest thing I would like to see improved is for them to pursue and obtain a FedRAMP moderate authorization... I don't believe they have any immediate plans to get FedRAMP moderate authorized, which is a bit of a challenge for us because we can only use Lacework in our commercial environment."

"Visibility is lacking, and both compliance-related metrics and IAM security control could be improved."

"The customer support for FortiCNAPP is fine, though it can take time as we need to engage with AWS first, but I would rate it around 7 or 8 out of 10."

"I would like to see a remote access assistance feature. And the threat-hunting platform could be better."

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"We are also working with IaaS VMS, but NeuVector doesn't support virtual machines."

"The image-scanning features need improvement."

"However, I found that the support in Egypt was not very qualified, and there was a need to upgrade to a higher support layer to solve my issues."

"The tool should offer seamless integration of other security tools while in a hybrid environment."

"The documentation needs to improve a bit."

"SUSE NeuVector should provide more security protection rules and better container image scanning."

"SUSE NeuVector could improve by increasing its visibility into other elements of the DevSecOps pipeline. Additionally, scanning around infrastructure would be helpful."

"Using a node port instead of a cluster IP is less ideal when implementing federation features between two clusters and could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive, but it offers a premier solution with no headaches."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

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"My smaller deployments cost around 200,000 a year, which is probably not as expensive as Wiz."

"The licensing fee was approximately $80,000 USD, per year."

"The pricing has gotten better. That scenario was somewhat unstable. They have a rather interesting licensing structure. I believe you get 200 resources per "Lacework unit." It was difficult, in the beginning, to figure out exactly what a "resource" was... That was a problem until about a year or so ago. They have improved it and it has stabilized quite a bit."

"It is slightly expensive. It depends on how big your environment is, but it is expensive. Right now, we are spending a lot of money. We have covered all of the cloud providers and most of our colocation facilities as well, so we cannot complain, but it is slightly expensive. It is not super expensive."

"The solution's pricing could be better. The cost of a subscription is calculated on the basis of work."

"The price of SUSE NeuVector is low. There is an additional cost for support."

"SUSE NeuVector is an open-source solution."

"Licensing fees are paid yearly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

University

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	29

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	7

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

Areas that need improvement in every solution include the remediation part. The remediation steps should be simple en...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

Our use case involves the assets that we have under cloud, the assets exposed to the internet, and the internal appli...

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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 produc...

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What needs improvement with Lacework?

When considering improvements for FortiCNAPP, I think there could be enhancements regarding the license, possibly add...

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What is your primary use case for Lacework?

Deploying FortiCNAPP is easy for us because our technicians know FortiGate, which is the solution, and they are famil...

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What needs improvement with NeuVector?

One area for improvement is NeuVector's ability to import CVEs from different sources. Additionally, using a node por...

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What is your primary use case for NeuVector?

In my company, I am looking to deploy a container security runtime solution.

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What advice do you have for others considering NeuVector?

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

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NeuVector

Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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FortiCNAPP is a comprehensive cloud security platform focusing on ease of use and machine learning-driven anomaly detection. It offers robust compliance reporting, seamless integration, and continuous monitoring, making it an essential tool for organizations managing multi-cloud environments and security configurations.

FortiCNAPP provides significant capabilities in cloud security, compliance, and vulnerability management. Designed for organizations needing efficient monitoring, it enables detection of anomalies across cloud infrastructures while optimizing security posture and ensuring compliance with environments like AWS and GCP. The platform offers in-depth insights through scanning of IAC scripts, host systems, and cloud configurations. Recognized for effectively managing security posture, it safeguards Kubernetes and container environments, providing comprehensive threat detection and response. However, some areas like visibility, IAM security controls, and compliance metrics need improvement. Users face challenges with alert setup and lack intuitive design, alongside issues like FedRAMP authorization absence and complexity in the data model.

What are the key features of FortiCNAPP?

Ease of Use: FortiCNAPP simplifies security management for cloud environments.
Machine Learning Anomaly Detection: Automatically identifies and prioritizes threats.
Compliance Reporting: Streamlines compliance procedures and reporting.
Seamless Integration: Ensures smooth operation across multi-cloud environments.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides ongoing oversight of security vulnerabilities.
Multi-Cloud Integration: Enables swift response to misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating FortiCNAPP?

Time Efficiency: Reduces time spent on compliance and threat management.
Improved Security Posture: Enhances protection for cloud and container environments.
Valuable Security Insights: Provides in-depth analysis for proactive threat response.
Noise Reduction: Distills security logs to minimize alert fatigue.
Operational Effectiveness: Facilitates seamless multi-cloud security management.

FortiCNAPP is implemented extensively by industries needing reliable cloud security, such as finance, healthcare, and technology sectors. It supports organizations in enhancing cloud infrastructure protection, ensuring compliance, and strengthening vulnerability management. By integrating with platforms like AWS and GCP, businesses can optimize security posture in their cloud deployments.

Fortinet

SUSE NeuVector offers robust container security with features like image scanning, anti-malware, deployment simplicity, and run-time security. It enhances risk management and performance across container, client, node, network security, and vulnerability scanning.

SUSE NeuVector is designed for comprehensive Kubernetes and container security, handling vulnerability management, and simplifying deployment in hybrid environments. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines and supports multiple clusters, providing flexibility for cloud and on-premise implementations. The platform enhances compliance with automation and informative interfaces, aiding in ISO certification checks. While it excels in various security aspects, there are areas for improvement including image scanning and integration with other tools. Users need enhanced visibility into DevSecOps and better support for IaaS VMs, alongside improved documentation and monitoring capabilities.

What are the key features of SUSE NeuVector?

Image Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in container images to ensure policy satisfaction.
Run-time Security: Protects container workloads with network behavior automation.
CI/CD Integration: Seamlessly integrates into existing pipelines like GitLab.
Multi-Cluster Support: Manages security across clusters efficiently.
Advanced Learning Automation: Enhances security with intelligent automation and machine learning.

What benefits can users expect from SUSE NeuVector?

Risk Management: Enhances security for container environments, mitigating potential threats.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers economical solutions for robust container security.
Performance Improvement: Boosts security efficiency with streamlined processes.
Compliance Enhancement: Supports ISO checks and policy compliance, ensuring standards are met.
Flexibility: Adapts to cloud and on-premise setups, providing varied deployment options.

Industries implement SUSE NeuVector to fortify container security within Kubernetes ecosystems. Often used in conjunction with Amazon AWS, it monitors events and manages vulnerabilities to protect assets. It finds application in sectors where security runtime solutions and network automation are crucial, catering to both cloud-based and on-premise needs. Its integration capabilities with CI/CD pipelines support agile software development across different industries.

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