New EMA™ PRISM Report Evaluates 16 Leading Microsegmentation Solutions

Comprehensive analysis empowers business and security leaders to select the right microsegmentation tools for modern threat defense

LAFAYETTE, Colo., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT research and consulting firm dedicated to delivering actionable insights across the technology landscape, today announced the release of its newest PRISM report, "EMA™ PRISM Report - Microsegmentation." Authored by Christopher Steffen, CISSP, CISA, CCZT, and vice president of research covering information security, risk and compliance management at EMA, the report delivers a structured framework for evaluating 16 microsegmentation solutions shaping today's cybersecurity landscape.

Microsegmentation is a network security technique that divides data center and cloud networks into small, isolated segments, down to individual workloads. This granular isolation enhances security by limiting lateral movement within a network, drastically reducing the attack surface. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security, which focuses on keeping threats out, microsegmentation assumes breaches can and will occur, and aims to contain them swiftly within a defined segment, preventing widespread damage.

The EMA™ PRISM methodology evaluates vendors across three dimensions:

• Product and Functionality
• Integrations and Operability
• Strength and Maturity

The report synthesizes vendor briefings, analyst insights, and public user sentiment to offer actionable, easy-to-digest profiles for each solution. It is designed to support both technical decision-makers and business leaders in selecting the right-fit solution for their environments.

For this report, the following vendor solutions were evaluated:

1. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation
2. AlgoSec Security Management Solution
3. Aruba Fabric Composer
4. Broadcom VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall
5. Cisco Secure Workload
6. ColorTokens Xshield Microsegmentation Platform
7. Elisity Identity-Based Microsegmentation
8. Illumio Segmentation Platform
9. Nutanix Flow Network Security
10. Ordr Systems Control Engine (SCE)
11. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
12. Tempered Airwall
13. Tufin Orchestration Suite
14. Zentera Systems CoIP Platform
15. Zero Networks Platform
16. Zscaler Private Access

The report provides a comprehensive overview of each solution along with an evaluation of key security criteria, offering organizations a practical starting point for vendor selection.

"The network microsegmentation market is not merely growing, it is becoming the foundation for robust security architectures," said Steffen. "Organizations considering a microsegmentation solution stand to gain reduced attack surfaces, containment of breaches by limiting lateral movement, and the ability to implement granular, identity-driven policies that align perfectly with Zero Trust principles."

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To access your copy of the EMA™ PRISM Report on Microsegmentation, visit https://www.enterprisemanagement.com/product/ema-prism-report-microsegmentation/

About EMA 
Founded in 1996, EMA is a leading IT research and consulting firm dedicated to delivering actionable insights across the evolving technology landscape. Through independent research, market analysis, and vendor evaluations, we empower organizations to make well-informed technology decisions. Our team of analysts combines practical experience with a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging vendor solutions to help clients achieve their strategic objectives. Learn more about EMA research, analysis, and consulting services at https://www.enterprisemanagement.com and follow them on X and LinkedIn.

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