Netskope Private Access Reviews

Name: Netskope Private Access
Brand: Netskope
Rating: 4.3 (15 reviews)

4.3 out of 5

15 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is Netskope Private Access?

Netskope Private Access is an integral component of the Netskope Security Cloud platform that provides zero-trust secure access to enterprise applications and data in hybrid IT (public cloud and data center) environments. It offers comprehensive policy management, compliance assessment, and supports any application, protocol, and device to reduce risk and simplify security operations.

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Netskope Private Access is the #7 ranked solution in top ZTNA services. PeerSpot users give Netskope Private Access an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. Netskope Private Access is most commonly compared to Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks: Netskope Private Access vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks. Netskope Private Access is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 67% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 15% of all views.

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Netskope Private Access

March 2025

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Featured Netskope Private Access reviews

Christian Dagal

Security Architect Manager at Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.

Room for improvement is more on the policies offered for DLP. Netskope detects certain data or contents, but there are some limitations on how we can customize those policies for DLP. In the next release, I hope we can see more use cases for mobile devices, not just for laptops or servers but also for key features that will be available on mobile devices or smartphones.

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Akshay-Singh

Associate Presales Lead at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Netskope Private Access needs improvement in the on-premises check. When users are out of the network, it's self-explanatory that they will be connected to their private app via the network. The area for improvement is that Netskope Private Access currently supports only one DNS mapping for an IP address. This means that when users are on-premises, Netskope needs to turn off its Private Access tunnel since users can access the private apps locally. Currently, Netskope Private Access allows mapping only one DNS server. If a user uses a secondary DNS on-premises, Netskope fails to disconnect them. This is an issue that needs to be addressed.

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Louis Belbéoc'H

Network Security Specialist at Sogefi Group

The solution is highly effective and user-friendly, offering extensive configurability and it excels in providing robust internet security. You have the flexibility to customize and enforce security policies across the board. Users, no matter where they are, enjoy seamless access to the resources they require while maintaining a high level of security.

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Netskope Private Access mindshare

As of April 2025, the mindshare of Netskope Private Access in the ZTNA as a Service category stands at 4.8%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ZTNA as a Service

PeerAnalyst reports based on Netskope Private Access reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	ZTNA as a Service	Apr 4, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Apr 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Netskope Private Access vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform	Apr 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Netskope Private Access vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	Apr 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Netskope Private Access vs Cloudflare One	Apr 4, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	4.1	14.9%	92%	62 interviews Add to research
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform	4.2	17.2%	98%	63 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Netskope Private Access offers advanced security, reducing latency with next-gen VPN technology by eliminating on-prem VPN needs. Supports seamless SaaS access while enforcing governance policies. Provides granular application access control, robust internet security, and flexible, cost-effective connectivity. Features include comprehensive DLP, web filtering, application-based access control, and outbound-only connectivity. Utilizes high availability and user-friendly UI, offering scalability and extensive configurability. Maintains bandwidth independence ensuring efficient, secure access across global networks without high maintenance demands.

"Netskope Private Access covers a wide range of use cases with solutions for client-server and server-to-client connectivity patterns."
"In the VPN scenario, what was happening, the user would get back to the complete source. But in NPA, the application will go to the user. There is an outbound connection. There is no inbound. Storage providers are also not there. It's the best feature because it is the replacement of the VPN."
"Even without extensive training, if you're a proficient IT professional, you can easily configure it."

Room for Improvement

Netskope Private Access needs improvements in areas such as SD-WAN integration, cost-effectiveness, DNS mapping flexibility, ease of use, policy customization for DLP, and IPv6 support. It lacks support for broadcasting protocols and ICMP, causing difficulties in connectivity testing. There is limited interoperability, data protection strategies, and market diversity. Challenges include accessing services in China and slow feature development. Enhanced user and application performance visibility are also desired.

"Netskope Private Access could improve by enhancing visibility of user performance and application performance. It should also integrate wider DLP and inspection engines on private access traffic."
"Netskope needs to provide some kind of data protection strategy as well because, currently, if you connect through private access, we don't have any data protection policies or implementation."
"We faced certain issues with China users as it can be rather challenging for them due to the presence of Great Firewall."

ROI

The ROI from Netskope Private Access is highly satisfactory. Users praise its ability to enhance security measures and provide seamless remote access. It was noted that the software effectively protected sensitive data, leading to increased trust and peace of mind. Additionally, users appreciated the ease of use and the overall positive impact on productivity.

Pricing

Netskope Private Access offers cost-effective pricing compared to competitors, particularly beneficial for organizations with large user bases. The pricing model is per-user per-year, making it appealing due to its affordability and scalability. Some users found it considerably cheaper than alternatives like Zscaler, although others note that additional modules or features may increase costs. Subscribers might face extra costs for publishers, especially when running in-house data centers or as AWS EC2 instances.

"It is significantly cost-effective compared to its contenders."
"The tool's price is normal. It is not very cheap but good compared to the competitors."
"There was about 60% ROI, just in terms of savings. We had 40% to 60% reduction in monthly operational costs by using Netskope."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use Netskope Private Access to replace traditional VPNs, enabling secure access to internal resources like NAS drives, internal webpages, and apps. It supports Zero Trust Network Access, enhances connectivity, and ensures seamless user experiences across on-premises and remote work environments. With superior user-based policy creation, secure connections, and compliance maintenance, it simplifies digital transformation and secure remote desktop access, granting users secure connectivity without needing daily VPN client connections.

Service and Support

Netskope Private Access customer service and support is generally responsive and efficient, especially pre-sales to post-sales. Spanish-speaking engineers are available in Mexico. Challenges occurred with CentOS no longer being supported, requiring migration to Ubuntu, but assistance was provided. Although responses can be slow, they often resolve issues effectively. Support is rated well, despite delays related to logs. Some users rate their service seven due to third-party reliance in specific regions.

Deployment

Netskope Private Access's initial setup is described as straightforward and simple. Users appreciate the cloud GUI, user-friendly interface, and comprehensive documentation. Organizations find policy creation unified across their portfolios. Deployment usually takes one month, though some experience it as a three-month process. Coordination and end-user testing pose challenges. The setup easily integrates with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, even with multiple global locations. Organizations note a shift towards ZTNA's granular application-specific policies.

Scalability

Netskope Private Access is highly scalable, handling up to thousands of concurrent users efficiently. It smoothly manages large deployments, ensuring continuity even if one publisher fails. Companies appreciate its robust point-to-point connectivity, securing access without cloud dependency. Most rate its scalability between eight and ten, noting its capability to handle varying volumes. Although beneficial for large organizations, challenges could emerge for those requiring intricate setups. Limitations for mobile devices occasionally arise.

Stability

Netskope Private Access is praised for its stability, though switching between data centers can occasionally cause temporary disconnections. Users appreciate strong troubleshooting features accessible via the web UI. Policies must be configured for optimal performance, impacting stability ratings among users. Complexity in user environments may necessitate additional support. Though rare outages have occurred, they did not affect business operations. Users generally find it more stable compared to traditional VPNs, rating stability between 7 to 9 out of 10.

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