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Skyhawk Security vs Trellix Cloud Workload Security comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Qualys TotalCloud
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Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (11th), Container Security (12th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (8th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (2nd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (7th)
Skyhawk Security
Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
21st
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (27th)
Trellix Cloud Workload Secu...
Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
17th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skyhawk Security is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Cloud Workload Security is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud1.7%
Trellix Cloud Workload Security0.7%
Skyhawk Security0.8%
Other96.8%
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
 

Featured Reviews

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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.
Abhimanyu Das - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Kyndryl
Cloud threat validation has reduced alert fatigue and now focuses investigations on real attacks
Skyhawk Security is pretty solid overall, but there are a few things I wish were better. One thing would be more native integration with Microsoft security tools such as Sentinel and Defender, since those are what we use daily. Having deeper built-in integration instead of relying on generic SIM connections would save time. The training and documentation could also be more comprehensive, with more real-world use case examples specific to different industries. Additionally, having more general customization for the AI models to adjust what gets flagged as anomalous in our specific environment would help reduce alert noise. These are pretty minor improvements, and most of them are probably already in their roadmap based on their recent updates adding self-AI training and bulk status changes for their customers. I believe a mobile app would benefit SOC analysts who need to respond frequently while on the go, as most of the platform feels focused on desktop use. Having a robust mobile experience for approving automated responses and reviewing critical alerts would be really useful.
Krishnakumar Mahadevan - PeerSpot reviewer
CISO at Spink Solutions Private Limited
Centralized visibility has improved cloud posture management and automated threat response
The disadvantages of Trellix Cloud Workload Security include some global aspects where minor improvements could be done. When doing pairwise comparisons between products on the same topic, such as posture management and how it is managed in Palo Alto, Check Point, Symantec, and Trellix, certain gaps emerge. One key limitation is that Trellix Cloud Workload Security will not provide support for China and Russia based cloud vendors. If a customer is an enterprise or global enterprise customer, this product cannot be suggested because the company does not deal with China's cloud providers. China has very good cloud options such as Alibaba Cloud and Tencent, and Trellix Cloud Workload Security does not support these platforms. Another limitation is related to CNAPP capabilities. In comparison with other CNAPP vendors, Trellix Cloud Workload Security has some drawbacks. The product does not provide full-fledged CNAPP like others do. It provides only top-level or top-layer information and lacks in-depth CNAPP capabilities, which is a key limitation. Regarding SIEM functionality, Trellix Cloud Workload Security has a native SIEM component, but it appears to be using a third-party SIEM functionality. The company is not providing their own SIEM tools but rather receiving a third-party tool and managing it. This is a disadvantage because the integration will not be as perfect as it would be with a native solution. The SIEM tool integration presents a problem. Pricing is another significant disadvantage, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. SMEs will likely not choose Trellix Cloud Workload Security because it is very expensive. The product is not prominent in the Gartner market share rankings, and the numbers are very small. Trellix Cloud Workload Security is not competing with market leaders such as SentinelOne, which has a 5% market share. The company claims CWPP, which stands for Cloud Workload Platform Protection, but the market share is very small. The reason market share is less is because service-oriented companies with service-oriented mindsets look at who is providing the best services. They consult Gartner reports or Forrester reports, and if Trellix Cloud Workload Security is not present in those reports, they may not suggest this product to customers. Additionally, the product is expensive for SMEs, although enterprise customers can afford it. The minimum 25 user bundle requirement means licensing is sold in basic tiers of 25 users at a time.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Qualys TotalCloud has helped us view our risk structure, vulnerabilities, and security posture."
"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable feature is its agent versatility."
"I would definitely recommend it because it is easy to handle any cloud resources."
"TotalCloud provides the easiest and the best approach for cloud infrastructure management."
"Qualys TotalCloud fulfills all these needs."
"I like the web API security and IoT scanning features the most. The user-friendly design of TotalCloud's interface enables customers to navigate it and use its full potential easily"
"Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution."
"The dashboards are particularly valuable as they offer a comprehensive view of the environment, highlighting any misconfigurations."
"Skyhawk Security has plenty of products and subscriptions available, and at this moment, Skyhawk Security appears to be the leading company in the cybersecurity area."
"We fell in love at the first sight."
"The initial setup process is easy and intuitive."
"Skyhawk Security has positively impacted my organization because we are a small security team, and Skyhawk Security allows us to prioritize our work."
"It helps us in reaching the ISO27001 certification."
"Skyhawk Security has had a really positive impact on our organization, especially in reducing false positives and speeding up incident response times."
"All these things are beautifully done by McAfee Cloud Workload Security."
"We have seen great outcomes with Trellix Cloud Workload Security, such as a clear drop in the time it takes to spot and deal with security issues in our cloud environment since we started using this product, so overall it is saving our time and having a positive impact."
"The installation process of Trellix Cloud Workload Security is very easy because the ePolicy Orchestrator is integrated."
"Trellix Cloud Workload Security has positively impacted my organization because it has strengthened cloud security control, improved workload visibility, and reduced risk."
"The most valuable feature is the application control."
"Trellix Cloud Workload Security has positively impacted our organization by improving our visibility across cloud and infrastructure, showing how many workloads we have and what is occurring with those workloads."
"The discovery feature is the most valuable. After you integrate your cloud environment, maybe an Azure or AWS, or a private environment hosted on VMware, it automatically starts discovering the number of servers that are running on that cloud and the number of services that you have done. It is a beautiful feature because, from a security standpoint, it is difficult to identify which VM is compliant or not when you keep on provisioning a number of VMs in the cloud. It also checks for compliance. It checks whether a system is compliant and whether antivirus is installed on a VM. If an antivirus is installed, it checks whether the antivirus is updated to the latest signature package or not. All these things are beautifully done by McAfee Cloud Workload Security. For communicating with the McAfee server, you need to install an agent on the VM. McAfee Cloud Workload Security gives you a direct opportunity to install an agent on a Windows machine. If you have a Windows cloud, you can directly push that agent onto the VM through your McAfee portal. It provides you a single dashboard view of all servers present in the cloud. It shows the servers on which the antivirus is already installed as well as the servers for which the antivirus installation is still pending. This dashboard view is a much-needed thing. It also has a centralized management, which makes it easy to use."
"Trellix Cloud Workload Security has positively impacted my organization by providing prominent visibility concerning detection, threat, risk, and vulnerabilities across the cloud environment, helping us to be proactive in risk mitigation before any disaster happens."
 

Cons

"Qualys TotalCloud needs to enhance its scanning capabilities in the IP domain, as it currently lacks the functionality to resolve IPs to their corresponding domain names."
"One of the things that could be improved is the alerts. Qualys is a fantastic tool, especially with the TruRisk feature, but one challenge that most leaders face involves alert fatigue."
"In TotalCloud, I would suggest improvements in policy checks to cater to various inventory types like VPCs, subnets, S3 buckets, or IAMs. There is a lack of data segregation according to criticality or inventory."
"An area for improvement would be to focus on risks related to AI, such as large language models and potential data leakage."
"In my opinion, what can be improved in Qualys TotalCloud includes pricing and container scanning."
"Qualys's ticketing system can be confusing when assigning tasks to individuals, and support could be improved by offering instant call solutions with engineers in addition to ticket replies."
"Areas that need improvement in every solution include the remediation part. The remediation steps should be simple enough for everyone to understand."
"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 platform’s interface needs enhancement."
"I wish there was more transparent self-service pricing information available instead of having to go through sales to get the details."
"Skyhawk Security can be improved mainly by improving the UI so it is a little bit easier to use, and the speed that it takes pages to load are the main downfalls."
"The solution needs automatic testing."
"We experience limited customer support, typically requiring a minimum wait of three to four hours for ticket responses."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."
"I think Trellix Cloud Workload Security could improve by simplifying the initial deployment, as the initial setup requires an expert level of knowledge to deploy it."
"The time to detect or resolve is a concern, and I am not fully satisfied with that aspect."
"Its vulnerability assessment is not the best. We cannot identify the vulnerabilities that are related to the operating system by using McAfee Cloud Workload Security."
"The first is the limited CNAPP capabilities compared to other security solutions like Aqua and Wiz, as Trellix Cloud Workload Security lacks full CNAPP depth, with limited coverage such as CSPM, infrastructure as code scanning, and deep container security."
"Its vulnerability assessment is not the best. We cannot identify the vulnerabilities that are related to the operating system by using McAfee Cloud Workload Security. I wish McAfee would add a vulnerability assessment tool that will not only identify the vulnerability but will also be able to generate a report so that the required patching can be done for the servers. Currently, McAfee Cloud Workload Security only integrates with AWS and Azure. If it can also integrate with GCP, Alibaba, and other cloud services available in the market, it would be good because not all people are using Azure and AWS."
"I think with the cloud AWS, there could be some improvements for Trellix Cloud Workload Security."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."
"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."
"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."
"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."
"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive, but it offers a premier solution with no headaches."
"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."
"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 offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."
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"It is not an expensive product. I am in the Indian market, and it is one of the most reliable and cost-effective solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
No data available
Outsourcing Company
23%
Healthcare Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise31
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?
To be totally honest, I do not have any best features because I have had a bad experience using this tool, especially...
What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?
My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is vulnerability management and exposure management. I use this tool to evalua...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Radware Cloud Native Protector?
I do not have access to specific pricing details and licensing costs as that is managed by our management team, but I...
What needs improvement with Radware Cloud Native Protector?
Skyhawk Security is pretty solid overall, but there are a few things I wish were better. One thing would be more nati...
What is your primary use case for Radware Cloud Native Protector?
My main use case of Skyhawk Security is cutting through the massive volume of alerts I deal with daily in my SOC oper...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Cloud Workload Security?
We probably purchased it through AWS Marketplace, and we did. I think the licensing costs for Trellix Cloud Workload ...
What needs improvement with McAfee Cloud Workload Security?
The disadvantages of Trellix Cloud Workload Security include some global aspects where minor improvements could be do...
What advice do you have for others considering McAfee Cloud Workload Security?
Trellix Cloud Workload Security is scalable. My overall review rating for this product is 8.
 

Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan
Radware Cloud Native Protector
McAfee Cloud Workload Security
 

Overview

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