Cylana EASM is a commercial external attack surface management solution by Cylana. Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse is a commercial external attack surface management solution by Palo Alto Networks. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Large companies wanting automated fixes for exposures
It earns a place because it goes past listing exposures, since automated playbooks close them without a ticket, which suits a large company with a sprawling footprint. It fits mid-market and enterprise teams. Agree up front which fixes the playbooks may run on their own, because automatic changes to live assets need an owner.
From Best Attack Surface Management Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
AI-powered EASM platform for digital asset discovery and monitoring.
Active attack surface mgmt solution for discovering & remediating unknown risks
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Cylana EASM fits if you are a small business.
Common questions when comparing Cylana EASM vs Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse for external attack surface management.
Cylana EASM: AI-powered EASM platform for digital asset discovery and monitoring, built by Cylana.
Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse: Active attack surface mgmt solution for discovering & remediating unknown risks, built by Palo Alto Networks.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Cylana EASM is made by Cylana. Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse is made by Palo Alto Networks. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Cylana EASM and Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse are both External Attack Surface Management products, and both cover Reconnaissance. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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