Netskope , a leader in cloud and AI-focused security solutions, has announced that it has earned the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency designation for AI Security. This recognition confirms that Netskope meets AWS’s technical and quality benchmarks for delivering advanced security solutions designed to protect AI workloads across diverse use cases As organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence to power applications and business processes, new security challenges are emerging. One growing concern is “shadow AI,” where employees use unauthorized AI tools often outside corporate oversight. Netskope’s 2026 Cloud and Threat Report indicates that nearly half of generative AI users rely on personal AI applications, highlighting the scale of this risk.
The AWS AI Security Competency helps organizations identify partners with specialized expertise in securing AI environments. Netskope’s deep integration with AWS enables customers to implement security controls seamlessly while building and deploying AI-driven applications, ultimately strengthening their overall security posture.
Netskope delivers its AI security capabilities through the Netskope One platform, which supports a range of critical use cases:
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Optimized Network Performance for AI Workloads
Enhances connectivity to AI applications across public, private, and emerging cloud environments. With its NewEdge AI Fast Path technology, the platform reduces latency, improves performance, and ensures a secure user experience. -
Advanced Data Visibility and Governance
Through Netskope One Data Lineage, organizations gain insights into how sensitive data moves across systems. This enables stronger data protection and supports AI readiness by ensuring data is properly managed and secured.
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Protection for AI Agent Interaction
The platform secures Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based interactions, providing visibility into how AI agents access enterprise resources while enforcing least-privilege access and maintaining compliance. -
AI-Driven Zero Trust Access
Netskope’s Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) solution incorporates AI-powered intelligence to monitor devices, automate policy creation, and ensure secure access across environments.
John Martin, Chief Product Officer at Netskope, stated that the AWS competency highlights the company’s ability to deliver innovative security solutions that help organizations advance their AI initiatives safely. He emphasized Netskope’s continued focus on protecting sensitive data and enabling secure AI adoption at scale.
AWS’s Competency Program is designed to help customers identify partners with proven expertise in specific domains. By achieving this designation, Netskope joins a select group of providers recognized for delivering high-quality, specialized solutions that support secure and scalable AI deployment With AI adoption accelerating across industries, the need for robust, integrated security solutions continues to grow. Netskope’s recognition underscores its role in helping organizations navigate the complexities of securing AI-driven environments while maintaining performance, compliance, and resilience.
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