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Categories and Ranking

Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto N...
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Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
7th
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (27th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (13th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (18th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (12th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (12th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (6th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (4th)
Cycode
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
11th
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
9th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (28th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (22nd)
Legit Security
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
13th
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
12th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Software Supply Chain Security category, the mindshare of Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is 1.5%. The mindshare of Cycode is 3.4%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Legit Security is 4.5%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Supply Chain Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks1.5%
Cycode3.4%
Legit Security4.5%
Other90.6%
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Featured Reviews

SJ
Technical Solutions Architect at IBM
Cloud security has improved as AI-driven runtime protection detects threats and reduces incidents
In my opinion, Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks could be improved or enhanced in various ways. I don't have an idea about that yet because for that you actually need to use two or three different other tools to make a basic comparison. If you ask me how good the tool is, I would fairly rate it quite high. The tool is very popular, and customers can already see that it is one of the cloud leaders in the security space. The platform had a very good feature which provides documentation links about how to use a specific feature on the UI. It takes you to the proper documentation page where it suggests what to do and tells you about the steps that need to be done for a resource deployment. My thoughts about improving the product which I believe could greatly aid vendors is that it used to be a very user-friendly tool, but now they have incorporated everything under one umbrella. It has XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks. Before, we used to have separate modules and separate environments for each of these capabilities or features. Right now, it is a little complex and users would take their own time to know the tool better. This is something that would have been way better, but I would say there would be different opinions on this. Talking about user-friendliness, it has decreased now.
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Tim Crothers - PeerSpot reviewer
CISO at Mandiant / FireEye
Provides strong visibility, straightforward integration, and reduces the risk of attacks
Legit Security is a product that hyper-focuses on the various aspects of the software development pipeline. For example, if an engineer spins off a new project and stands up a new Git project, Legit automatically detects it, connects Snyk and other tools, and ensures the engineering team doesn't have to think about it. This way, we stay on top of security from the beginning. On the other hand, Legit provides a clear view of the controls around repositories. We have standards requiring code reviews and similar practices, and Legit shows us whether these are being followed. Additionally, Legit helps us identify unmaintained repositories, which often arise when engineering teams try something and leave it behind. This knowledge allows us to determine the appropriate action for these neglected projects. One area where Legit falls short is secret detection. While it functions well overall, the feature has a 10-20 percent false positive rate, requiring some manual intervention. Almost everything else works flawlessly. The true value proposition of Legit lies not in its features but in its ability to support our product security program's focus on creating guardrails instead of toll gates. Unlike traditional programs that require security reviews at specific stages, hindering development flow, we strive to partner with the product engineering team to ship secure code seamlessly within their existing workflows. Legit plays a crucial role in this by automatically notifying us of new projects, eliminating the need for manual communication. This partnership approach, enabled by Legit, allows us to work much closer with our engineering teams than ever before.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
University
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?
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What needs improvement with Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?
As per my experience with Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, the UI could be simpler. There are few features which a...
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Google, NYSE, Kraft-Hienz, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and many other large enterprise and Fortune 500 customers. Learn more by going to: https://www.legitsecurity.com/...
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