Cato Networks

Cato Networks, Ltd. is an enterprise networking and security company. The company's core product is a cloud service that converges edge SD-WAN, global private backbone, and cloud-security services. The converged platform is designed to provide secure global connectivity that covers enterprise branch locations, cloud infrastructure and mobile users. Cato Networks is equipped with 200+ employees.

History

Cato Networks was founded in 2015 by Shlomo Kramer, a former co-founder of Check Point and Imperva and Gur Shatz, a former co-founder of Incapsula. The company launched its first GA service, Cato Cloud in Q1/2016 and SD-WAN focused upgrade in Q1/2017. Cato added an IPS as a service in Q3-2017.

Products

Cato Cloud is a converged SD-WAN and security platform delivered as a cloud-native service. It connects branch locations, mobile users, and physical and cloud data centers, into a global and secure network.

Cato Cloud is made of two parts.

Cato Cloud Network: A global, geographically distributed, SLA-backed network of PoPs, interconnected by multiple tier-1 providers. Enterprises connect to Cato using the Cato Socket SD-WAN device, Cato Client or an IPSEC tunnel from a 3rd party device.

Cato Security Services: A managed set of network security capabilities, directly built into the network. Current services include a next-gen firewall/VPN, Secure Web Gateway, Advanced Threat Prevention, Cloud and Mobile Access Protection and network Forensics.

The network is managed by a cloud-based management application used to configure policies, and monitor network activity and security events.

Recognition

Recognition from industry analysts for Cato Networks include:

  • 2017 Gartner Cool Vendor for Midsize Enterprise Security[1]
  • RSA Innovation Sandbox finalist[2]
  • 25 Coolest Network Security Vendors[3]
  • Cato Networks Wins UX Award For Design Of SD-WAN Management Application[4]

In July 2019 Gartner included Cato Networks in its Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking 2019.[5] Gartner [6]introduced a new category called the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). SASE is defined as the convergence of the WAN Edge and Network Security into a single cloud-based platform.[7]

References
  1. Media, Scratch Marketing +. "Cato Networks Named a Cool Vendor by Gartner in Security for Midsize Enterprises". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  2. "Innovation Sandbox Contest - Security Conference - US 2017 | RSA Conference". Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  3. Kuranda, Sarah (2017-03-06). "2017 Security 100: 25 Coolest Network Security Vendors". CRN. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  4. "Cato Networks Wins UX Award for Design of SD-WAN Management Application - Cato Networks". Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  5. "Gartner Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking 2019 (subscription required)". www.gartner.com. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  6. "Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking, 2019". Gartner. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  7. "The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as Described in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking, 2019". www.catonetworks.com. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
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