Kasm Workspaces vs. Zscaler Comparison


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About Kasm Workspaces streams your workplace environment directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location. Kasm uses our high-performance streaming and secure isolation technology to provide web-native Desktop as a Service (DaaS), application streaming, and secure/private web browsing. Kasm is not just a service; it is a highly configurable platform with a robust developer API and devops-enabled workflows that can be customized for your use-case, at any scale. Workspaces can be deployed in the cloud (Public or Private), on-premise (Including Air-Gapped Networks or your Homelab), or in a hybrid configuration.		About Zscaler, creator of the Zero Trust Exchange platform, uses the largest security cloud on the planet to make doing business and navigating change a simpler, faster, and more productive experience. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange enables fast, secure connections and allows your employees to work from anywhere using the internet as the corporate network. Based on the zero trust principle of least-privileged access, it provides comprehensive security using context-based identity and policy enforcement. The Zero Trust Exchange operates across 150 data centers worldwide, ensuring that the service is close to your users, co-located with the cloud providers and applications they are accessing, such as Microsoft 365 and AWS. It guarantees the shortest path between your users and their destinations, providing comprehensive security and an amazing user experience. Use our free service, Internet Threat Exposure Analysis. It’s fast, safe, and confidential.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Kasm Workspaces was developed by a team of cybersecurity experts to meet the most demanding secure collaboration and remote workforce requirements of the US Government, but is now available for organizations of all sizes and industries. Workspaces makes use of the latest technology in high-performance rendering, workload orchestration, and devops pipelines to deliver an architecture that is highly efficient, scalable and customizable.		Audience IT security teams in search of a solution to improve all their network operations and increase security
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Pricing $0 Free Community Edition Kasm is highly cost-effective and can be deployed on-premise, cloud or as a managed SaaS. Free Version Free Trial		Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.7 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros It can be used as a virtual lab where you can experiment a lot of things without worrying for the security or integrity of the system. When working in cybersecurity it's really great thing to have the possibility to launch a new and fresh desktop session of Kali Linux or Parrot OS, you don't need to install it anymore or run virtual machines, and the fact that those sessions are throwable is very useful for pentesting environment. Also, the fact that all of this work in the browser make it very versatile to be able to work anywhere even if you're not on your own computer, you can retrieve your personal desktop session in the cloud, and you can also use it to bypass network firewall at school or work. Setup was very easy. I was looking for a disposable desktop and Kasm was the first I tried. I never explored other options since Kasm was exactly what I was looking for. - Zero Setup, it was instant - The needed Images for all software i need (mainly browsers) - Ease of Use Ease of use: The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, with a clean and modern interface. This makes it simple for team members to access and work on their files and projects from any location. Accessibility: An emulator allows you to access an operating system from any device with a browser, which can be convenient if you need to use specific software or access specific files that are only available on a particular operating system. Allows you to use software or access files that are not compatible with your current operating system. Can be a quick and easy way to access an operating system without having to install it on your device. One of the main benefits of Kasm is improved security. By isolating older, potentially insecure versions of browsers and plugins in virtualized environments, it helps to protect the rest of the system from potential vulnerabilities. Supports multiple browsers, including Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Allows users to run multiple versions of each browser on the same machine. Provides a user-friendly interface for configuring and managing browser settings. Improves security by isolating older, potentially insecure versions of browsers and plugins from the rest of the system. Ease of use, great functionality and straightforward setup. The ui is very easy to use, modules are easy to install and security it well designed. Easy to use and works pretty well has a nice user interface and doesn't require much knowledge to use. it is pretty easy to use. as everything is significantly configurable and that it only takes a few clicks to get the VM ready for you and it brings a free trial so you can experiment with all the options with Kasm.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros 1) Zscaler provides a Secure Web Gateway to protect users from malicious internet traffic, phishing, malware, and other online threats. It performs deep inspection of web traffic (including SSL/TLS encryption) and enforces security policies for safe browsing. This functionality is key to mitigating web-based threats for remote and mobile users 2) Zscaler offers a cloud-based next-gen firewall with advanced capabilities such as application-based control, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and DNS filtering. The firewall is capable of securing both north-south (data center-to-cloud) and east-west (internal network) traffic. It’s highly scalable, eliminating the need for on-premises firewall appliances 3) Zscaler includes DLP capabilities that help organizations prevent sensitive data from leaving the network. This feature works across web, cloud, and email traffic to enforce policies on data sharing, ensuring that no unauthorized data is uploaded or shared 4) Zscaler employs advanced threat detection techniques, including threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and machine learning, to identify and mitigate sophisticated cyberattacks. By monitoring traffic in real time, it can detect and block malware, ransomware, and other malicious activities 5) Zscaler enables secure access to private applications without the need for a VPN. By using Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), users can securely connect to internal applications (both legacy and cloud-based) from any device or location, reducing the complexity of managing VPNs Zscaler Proxy operates entirely in the cloud, eliminating the need for on-premises hardware or complex infrastructure. This allows for easy scalability and a simplified architecture, which is particularly advantageous for organizations with remote or distributed teams. As a next-gen proxy, Zscaler Proxy offers real-time security inspection of all web traffic, ensuring protection from malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats. It uses advanced threat intelligence and machine learning to detect and block malicious activity before it can reach users or critical systems. Zscaler’s proxy ensures that users experience minimal latency while their web traffic is being secured. Since the service is cloud-based, users are automatically routed through the nearest data center, ensuring fast and uninterrupted access to web resources. The platform provides robust policy control, allowing organizations to enforce detailed security rules for web traffic, such as access restrictions, content filtering, data loss prevention (DLP), and URL categorization. Administrators can configure policies based on user identity, location, device type, and more, ensuring tailored protection. Since Zscaler Proxy routes traffic through its globally distributed cloud platform, it can improve network performance and reduce latency. By caching frequently accessed content at local points of presence, Zscaler ensures fast delivery of content while optimizing bandwidth usage. Very fast set up and it connects right away. Great VPN to use and is user friendly. Also has great connection! Cons 1) Since Zscaler is a cloud-based security solution, it requires an active internet connection to function. If users are offline or disconnected from the Zscaler cloud infrastructure, they may lose access to security features, leaving them vulnerable. This can be a disadvantage for users in remote locations or those with intermittent network access 2) Zscaler's cloud-based architecture means that data is processed and stored in its global data centers. This could raise concerns for organizations with strict data residency or compliance requirements, particularly in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government). Some organizations may prefer on-premises or private cloud solutions for better control over data location and storage As a cloud-based solution, Zscaler Proxy is heavily reliant on internet connectivity. While the global infrastructure is designed to mitigate connectivity issues, any internet outages or disruptions could potentially impact traffic inspection and user access to the web. While basic configurations are straightforward, some of the more advanced settings (such as SSL inspection, custom policies, and integration with third-party systems) can be challenging for new users. The learning curve may require dedicated resources to fully utilize the platform’s capabilities. Sometimes I notice my pages take a little longer to load but other than that I have no cons I can name.
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Company Information Kasm Technologies Founded: 2017 United States kasm.com		Company Information Zscaler Founded: 2008 United States www.zscaler.com
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Categories Application Virtualization Browser Isolation Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Cloud Workload Protection Co-Browsing Container Management Container Orchestration Container Security Data Loss Prevention Desktop as a Service (DaaS) DevOps Digital Workplace Platform as a Service (PaaS) Remote Desktop Sandbox Secure Web Gateways Virtual Desktop (VDI) Virtualization Web Browsers Web Content Filtering Zero Trust Security		Categories AI Cybersecurity AI Usage Control Application Control Browser Isolation Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Cloud Edge Security Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Cloud Security Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) DNS Filtering Firewall IT Security Microsegmentation Network Security OT Secure Remote Access SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Secure Web Gateways Shadow AI Detection Shadow IT Discovery Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Threat Hunting Zero Trust Security
Show More Features Application Virtualization Features Conflict Prevention Cross-Platform Support Dashboard Debugging Incident Management Legacy App Support Memory Protection Multiple App Instances Cloud Workload Protection Features Anomaly Detection Asset Discovery Cloud Gap Analysis Cloud Registry Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Data Security Governance Logging & Reporting Machine Learning Security Audit Workload Diversity Container Management Features Access Control Application Development Automatic Scaling Build Automation Container Health Management Container Storage Deployment Automation File Isolation Hybrid Deployments Network Isolation Orchestration Shared File Systems Version Control Virtualization Container Security Features Access Roles / Permissions Application Performance Tracking Centralized Policy Management Container Stack Scanning Image Vulnerability Detection Reporting Testing View Container Metadata Data Loss Prevention Features Compliance Reporting Incident Management Policy Management Sensitive Data Identification Web Threat Management Whitelisting / Blacklisting Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Features Admin Console Application Management Backup & Recovery BYOL Management Cloud Encryption Device Management File Management GPU Virtualization Multi-Factor Authentication Policy Management Single Sign On User Provisioning DevOps Features Approval Workflow Dashboard KPIs Policy Management Portfolio Management Prioritization Release Management Timeline Management Troubleshooting Reports Digital Workplace Features Activity / News Feed Calendar Management Chat / Messaging Content Management Document Management Employee Directory File Sharing Knowledge Management Surveys & Feedback Task Management Remote Desktop Features Chat Cross-Platform Access File Transfer Group View Mobile Device Access Multi Monitor Support Record Remote Sessions Remote Print Remote Wake User Management Virtual Desktop (VDI) Features Desktop-as-a-Service Load Balancing Multi-Device Support Multi-Factor Authentication Permissions / Access Controls Self Service Portal Third Party Integration Virtualization Features Archiving & Retention Capacity Monitoring Data Mobility Desktop Virtualization Disaster Recovery Namespace Management Performance Management Version Control Virtual Machine Monitoring Web Content Filtering Features Antivirus Automated Blacklist Browser-based Management Portal Category / Keyword Filters LDAP Integration Multi-Language Filtering Reporting / Analytics Roles / Permissions SSL Inspection Time-based Controls VPN Blocking White Label Whitelisting		Show More Features Cloud Security Features Antivirus Application Security Behavioral Analytics Encryption Endpoint Management Incident Management Intrusion Detection System Threat Intelligence Two-Factor Authentication Vulnerability Management Firewall Features Alerts / Notifications Application Visibility / Control Automated Testing Intrusion Prevention LDAP Integration Physical / Virtual Environment Sandbox / Threat Simulation Threat Identification
Integrations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Audacity Azure Marketplace Beamy Brave Browser Cybraics Docker Elevate Security Endor Labs Google Authenticator Maltego Observo AI Okta Riverbed NetProfiler SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop SecLytics Augur Telegram Tenzir Vectra AI Zoom Show More Integrations View All 62 Integrations		Integrations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Audacity Azure Marketplace Beamy Brave Browser Cybraics Docker Elevate Security Endor Labs Google Authenticator Maltego Observo AI Okta Riverbed NetProfiler SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop SecLytics Augur Telegram Tenzir Vectra AI Zoom Show More Integrations View All 58 Integrations
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