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Skyhigh Security CASB
Skyhigh Security (Symphony Technology Group)
Combined score
Security incident on record - McAfee Enterprise spun out as Skyhigh Security 2022 under Symphony Technology Group
▪ Editorial verdict
Skyhigh Security carries the heritage of McAfee MVISION Cloud, one of the original enterprise CASB platforms, with deep API-based SaaS inspection capabilities and shadow IT detection across 40,000 plus cloud services. For organisations with existing McAfee or Skyhigh investments, continuity without platform migration is the primary argument for staying.
The honest assessment in 2025 is that Symphony Technology Group PE ownership has reduced the innovation pace that defined the McAfee MVISION Cloud years. Gartner positions Skyhigh as a Niche Player in the SSE Magic Quadrant, reflecting the gap between the platform's heritage capability and its current market momentum.
The verdict: Skyhigh Security CASB is right for organisations with significant existing McAfee or Skyhigh investments where migration cost outweighs platform momentum concerns. New CASB deployments should evaluate Netskope or Zscaler which have stronger current investment and clearer roadmaps.
Last reviewed: September 2026
G2
Gartner
CASB / Cloud App Security assessment
Strongest: Shadow IT visibility
Watch out for: Cloud analytics
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Best for
Enterprises with existing McAfee/Skyhigh investments wanting continuity without platform migration.
Not suitable for: New deployments - evaluate Netskope or Zscaler unless existing Skyhigh investment is significant.
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Switching from
Common migration paths based on review data
- McAfee MVISION Cloud (legacy)
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