CheckRed vs. Wiz: The Cloud Security Showdown

When it comes to cloud security, Wiz is often recognized as a leader with its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). However, CheckRed is quickly closing the gap with innovative features that provide better visibility, dynamic remediation, and superior value. Let’s break down the key differences and why CheckRed might be the better choice for your business.

Complete Cloud & SaaS Visibility

Unlike Wiz, which primarily focuses on cloud security, CheckRed offers a single platform that provides complete visibility across all cloud providers and critical SaaS applications. This unified approach eliminates the need for multiple security solutions, simplifying monitoring and management.

CheckRed delivers:

• 2,500+ security policies for SaaS, cloud, and Active Directory threats
• Continuous risk assessment across AWS, Azure, GCP, and SaaS apps
• Support for custom & in-house applications, giving businesses full security control

Security Posture Management (CSPM, KSPM, SSPM, ADPM)

CheckRed ensures continuous security posture management across cloud, SaaS, and Active Directory environments. Benefits of CheckRed’s security posture management include:

• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) – Like Wiz, CheckRed detects misconfigurations and enforces compliance (CIS, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.). However, CheckRed adds streamlined risk prioritization with built-in remediation guidance tailored to your environment.
• Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) – While both platforms offer agentless scanning, CheckRed supports multi-vendor Kubernetes environments natively and provide step-by-step remediation recommendations – offering more operational clarity than Wiz.
• SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) – Third-party app discovery, continuous monitoring, in-app ticketing, and activity insights
• Active Directory Security Posture Management (ADPM) – CheckRed stands out with native support for Active Directory, offering identity-based misconfiguration detection, compliance governance, and password policy management—areas where Wiz provides little or no built-in coverage.

SaaS-to-SaaS Discovery & Threat Detection

CheckRed excels in SaaS security by detecting hidden third-party applications (Shadow IT) and real-time SaaS threats. This includes monitoring misconfigurations in IAM, logging, system defaults, Active Directory, internet exposure, and more—capabilities that go beyond Wiz’s primary focus on CNAPP.

Identity Security

CheckRed offers more advanced identity security than Wiz by covering both human and non-human identities across cloud, SaaS, and Active Directory environments. CheckRed offers:

• Graph Visualization of Identities & Access Permissions
• High-Risk Privilege & Cross-Account Access Detection
• IdP Integration & Compliance Assessment
• Overprivileged Identity Detection & Remediation
• Scheduled & On-Demand Scanning

Remediation & Workflow Automation

Unlike Wiz, which primarily focuses on detection, CheckRed provides:

• Guided Remediation Instructions (Console-based & CLI-based) for quick and actionable fixes
• Dynamic Remediation Workflows (Inspect → Detect → Prioritize → Remediate → Report)
• Custom Dashboards & Risk Prioritization – Real-time visibility into security gaps
• Versatile Reporting (PDF, CSV, DOCX) for compliance violations and cloud/SaaS risks

Comprehensive Compliance Coverage

CheckRed supports all major compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO, FedRAMP, CIS, CSA, MITRE, GDPR, SOX, and more), ensuring organizations can meet regulatory requirements seamlessly. CheckRed simplifies compliance with:

• Pre-Mapped Security Policies & Continuous Monitoring
• Multi-Format Reports – Compliance reports in PDF, CSV, Word, and BI-integrated formats
• Live Compliance Dashboards – Track violations, automate audits, enforce best practices

AI-Powered Search & Customization

With in-house AI-powered natural language processing (NLP), CheckRed allows for deep customization and intelligent security analysis, making it easier to query and refine security insights compared to Wiz.

Transparent Pricing & 24/7 Customer Support

While Wiz offers a powerful CNAPP, many of its advanced features are overkill for most organizations. CheckRed provides 24/7 customer support and a simple, per-user pricing model, avoiding the confusing host/asset-based pricing structures of Wiz. This makes CheckRed a more cost-effective and user-friendly solution for companies seeking robust cloud and SaaS security.

Acquisition Uncertainty

In light of Google’s recent agreement to acquire Wiz, concerns arise regarding potential shifts in Wiz’s product focus and integration strategies within Google’s ecosystem. Such transitions can lead to uncertainties, including changes in service offerings, support structures, and product roadmaps. By choosing CheckRed, you opt for a dedicated and independent provider, ensuring consistent, specialized services without the unpredictability that often accompanies major corporate acquisitions.

Final Verdict: Why Choose CheckRed?

If you’re looking for a security solution that goes beyond CNAPP to provide complete cloud and SaaS protection, real-time threat detection, dynamic remediation, and superior compliance reporting, CheckRed is the clear winner. With transparent pricing, stronger customer support, multi-tenancy, and faster innovation, CheckRed is rapidly emerging as the smarter choice for businesses that want the best in cloud security without unnecessary complexity.