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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation vs FortiCNAPP comparison

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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
6.3
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security improves efficiency, reduces costs by 40%, cuts vulnerability management time by 80%, and boosts ROI.
Sentiment score
5.8
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation secures systems effectively, reducing security resources and enhancing protection without network changes, despite slow legacy implementation.
Sentiment score
5.8
FortiCNAPP offers significant ROI through cost-effectiveness, automation, team optimization, and compelling security enhancements without additional staffing needs.
After implementing SentinelOne, it takes about five to seven minutes.
Cloud engineer at a construction company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Our ability to get in and review our vulnerability stance, whether daily, monthly, weekly, or whatever it might be, has drastically improved over our prior provider.
IT Support Specialist at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees
It has saved us more than 50% of our time.
Sr security engineer at Halodoc
You don't need to change anything in the network because it's not a network thing.
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
I have not seen a return on investment in terms of specific metrics like time saved or reduced risk, but I can say that reduced risk is significant.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
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
7.8
SentinelOne Singularity support is praised for being helpful and proactive, despite occasional slower responses and complexity challenges.
Sentiment score
7.2
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation provides effective support with quick solutions, though response times and inquiry basics can vary.
Sentiment score
7.9
FortiCNAPP's customer service is proactive, quick, and integrates well with DevOps tools, providing satisfactory and reliable support.
Having a reliable team ready and willing to assist with any issues is essential.
Director, DevOps at Relay Network
Throughout the migration, they remained available for several hours without complaint, providing assistance at every step.
Mobile Application Developer at a retailer with 1-10 employees
In my experience, I have never encountered a junior person or someone without knowledge coming into support from SentinelOne.
Senior Technical Engineer at Safezone Secure Solutions Private Limited
The response is very fast.
Cybersecurity at Embracon
The customer support for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is amazing.
CISO at Paschoalotto
My technical teams do utilize integration with DevOps tools, as it performs significantly with automation regarding sophisticated challenges.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Fortinet's technical support is definitely helpful and responsive.
Owner at IT CARE
Technical support from Fortinet is good; I get feedback and responses quickly.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security excels in scalability and integration, accommodating diverse workloads across various environments with ease.
Sentiment score
7.1
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is scalable, integrating smoothly, requiring minimal personnel, and handles extensive networks across various environments.
Sentiment score
6.7
FortiCNAPP is scalable and performs well in complex environments, though some users note potential challenges under heavy traffic.
The SentinelOne Singularity Cloud exhibits high scalability.
Security Analyst at Intersistemi Italia s.p.a.
We've automated in our MDM so any device that we start in our MDM automatically installs SentinelOne.
IT Support Specialist at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees
It is scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.
Sr security engineer at Halodoc
It scales very well, and I can keep adding agents and scale as much as needed.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is very scalable because I could deploy anywhere without any hardware needs, for example.
CISO at Paschoalotto
The scalability of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is pretty good; whenever we need more resources for management, if a customer's environment increases significantly, they can add more nodes to the manager within a 15-minute downtime, and it works well.
Cybersecurity Consultant at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
For complex large customers, global deployments, or large public sector customers, the process can take longer.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud is highly stable, with minimal downtime and robust security, rivaling competitors despite minor UI glitches.
Sentiment score
7.7
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is praised for stability and reliability, with swift updates and minor non-impactful cosmetic bugs.
Sentiment score
7.5
FortiCNAPP is stable and reliable, despite minor lags, with strong support but needs better detection and data accuracy.
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud is incredibly reliable.
Security Analyst at Intersistemi Italia s.p.a.
The only downtime we had was when switching from V1 to V2 but it was smooth.
Cloud Security Specialist at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
I would rate it a ten out of ten for stability.
Sr security engineer at Halodoc
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is stable.
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
They respond within the service level agreements and are proactive in their approach.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek improved SentinelOne Cloud Security in administration, integration, reporting, customization, real-time protection, cost, and support.
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation requires improved integration, cost-efficiency, user interfaces, automation, and support for scalable and complex environments.
FortiCNAPP requires enhanced third-party integrations, user interface improvements, better policy implementation, scalability, and FedRAMP authorization for effective use.
If notifications are available, then it will be more helpful, easy, and time-saving.
Sr Security Analyst at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Alerts should be directly tied to compliance standards and have a clear role in the overall compliance process.
Cloud Security & Architecture Specialist at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
The Infrastructure as Code service available in PingSafe and the services available in AWS cloud security can be merged so that we can get the security data directly from AWS cloud in PingSafe.
Cloud Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
In large environments, understanding all application dependencies and creating the right policies can take time and requires close coordination with application teams.
Team Lead, Technical Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
I think it is really valuable to take a course on Akamai Guardicore Segmentation because many things are not obvious in terms of how to do them correctly.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
The price of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is very expensive, but it is important to the enterprise.
Cybersecurity at Embracon
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
 

Setup Cost

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security offers flexible pricing and licensing, being cost-effective for some but expensive for smaller businesses.
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers flexible, competitive pricing and comprehensive features, making it a valuable solution for enterprises.
FortiCNAPP is costly but competitive, improving in affordability and flexibility, especially for early adopters despite high fees.
With very little negotiation involved, we just let them know what we could pay and they were willing to meet us at slightly above what we paid with Sophos, which was still very fair for what we were looking at.
IT Support Specialist at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees
If you want to buy just EDR, the price is less. XDR is a little bit more expensive.
IT Security Specialist at Tailor Security Tech
It should not be based on subscription. It should be based on the number of servers that I am scanning.
AVP DevOps and Product Support at a recruiting/HR firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
The pricing was flexible, and it has worked out well with our budget.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
It has a fair cost for our business.
CISO at Paschoalotto
Concerning their pricing, it is not cheap, but it is reasonable with respect to the kind of market you have to face.
Sales Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
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
 

Valuable Features

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security offers real-time AI threat detection, automated remediation, and intuitive interface for enhanced security management.
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers visibility, micro-segmentation, AI-assisted policies, and a seamless interface for efficient security management.
FortiCNAPP enhances cloud security with compliance reports, anomaly detection, and 24/7 monitoring, offering seamless SIEM integration and vulnerability management.
This tool has been helpful for us. It allows us to search for vulnerabilities and provides evidence directly on the screen.
Cloud Security Specialist at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
The cloud misconfiguration feature gave us almost zero false positives.
Sr security engineer at Halodoc
PingSafe has sped up the process by 80% to 90%.
Sr Security Analyst at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation reduced risk because it blocked malicious ransomware and uninspected traffic.
Cybersecurity at Embracon
We can create a policy based on labels such as application, environment, or role, allowing only required communication and blocking everything else, which significantly reduces the lateral movement risk.
Team Lead, Technical Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
The best feature Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers is great threat intelligence.
CISO at Paschoalotto
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
 

Categories and Ranking

SentinelOne Singularity Clo...
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Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (4th), Cloud and Data Center Security (5th), Container Security (3rd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (3rd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (3rd), Compliance Management (1st), AI Observability (3rd)
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation
Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (1st), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (6th), Microsegmentation Software (3rd)
FortiCNAPP
Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (33rd), Container Security (27th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (21st), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (16th), Compliance Management (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) category, the mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is 4.9%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is 3.8%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiCNAPP is 3.8%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security4.9%
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation3.8%
FortiCNAPP3.8%
Other87.5%
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Sreeraj Mohandas - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at HashXpert
Consolidated cloud security has reduced manual work and has automated vulnerability remediation
I elaborate on my rating of SentinelOne support by mentioning that there was some time where the troubleshooting took a longer time. In fact, there were many meetings going on. The availability of the document on the internet is on a lesser side because as an engineer, I would want to know about the troubleshooting aspects of this particular tool. When I am facing a customer, I do not prefer to bring the vendor to every call and try to resolve it, as it takes months and months. It would be better to have a training session with the engineer on site to explain and train properly. This is not the case with SentinelOne, so this is the only thing I have a complaint about. I do not have any other room for improvement to suggest within SentinelOne itself. However, I would really want the AI assistant for the threat hunting part to be more accessible. They have it, but they are making it licensed, so it is a bit on the higher end.
Vibin Thomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead, Technical Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Zero-trust micro-segmentation has strengthened security and improves east-west traffic visibility
While Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is a very powerful solution, there are a few areas where it could be improved. One of the main challenges is the initial deployment and policy design complexity. In large environments, understanding all application dependencies and creating the right policies can take time and requires close coordination with application teams. The user interface and policy management can also be improved. As the number of policies grows, managing and organizing them becomes slightly complex. A more simplified or intuitive policy structure would help operational teams. Another area is integration with other security tools such as SIEM or SOAR platforms. While integration is possible, making it more seamless and easier to configure would add value. Additionally, the reporting and dashboard could be enhanced to provide more customizable and business-level insights, especially for management and reporting. One small improvement I would suggest for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is having more automation capabilities for policy creation and recommendation. For example, AI-driven suggestions based on observed traffic patterns would help reduce manual effort during the initial policy design. It would also help to have more predefined templates for common use cases, especially for industries such as banking, to speed up deployment. Another area is enhanced reporting customization where we can easily generate business-level dashboards for management and compliance teams without any additional effort.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business51
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise59
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

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Also Known As

PingSafe
Guardicore Centra, GuardiCore
Polygraph, FortiCNP, Lacework
 

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Sample Customers

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Santander, Frontier Airlines, OpenLink, Intermountain Healthcare, Cellcom, BancoBASE
J.Crew, AdRoll, Snowflake, VMWare, Iterable, Pure Storage, TrueCar, NerdWallet, and more.
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