Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) vs Cato SSE 360

Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF): Cloud-based WAF providing web app, API, and bot protection for cloud services. Built by Alibaba Cloud. headquartered in China. core capabilities include Protection against SQL injection and XSS attacks, Bot detection and mitigation using AI technology, API asset auto-discovery and security management.

Cato SSE 360: Cloud-based SSE platform with SWG, CASB, DLP, and ZTNA capabilities. Built by Cato Networks. headquartered in Israel. core capabilities include Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

Both serve the Cloud Web Application and API Protection market but differ in approach, feature depth, and target audience.