- Upwind Cloud Security Platform
Best for: Mid-market cloud-native teams building security into the full SDLC
The trade-off is maturity. Upwind is a newer entrant compared to Wiz, CrowdStrike, or Palo Alto Networks, and the integration ecosystem is thinner. The platform is sized for mid-market and enterprise, and it fits best in cloud-native organizations where the development and security teams are working closely together. If you need deep integrations with a broad set of third-party solutions on day one, validate the integration roadmap before signing a contract.
From Best Cloud Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Zscaler AI-SPM
Best for: Zscaler customers running AI on cloud platforms
This is a close match for the core job of the list, because it starts from the cloud AI platforms where your models and data actually sit. It plugs into Zscaler Data Security, so it pays off most if you already run Zscaler, and you should check how much of the value holds up without it.
From Best AI SPM Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
