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Bloom Security matched with Koi (Palo Alto Networks): agentic endpoint security compared
SHORT ANSWER
On our published weights Koi (Palo Alto Networks) scores higher overall, 5.75 to 4.65 out of 10. Bloom scores higher on capability rules; Koi scores higher on stop before it runs, actor trail, rollout path, cloud and workspace reach, named agent coverage and public proof; they tie on verdict range. Which fits depends on which of those criteria matters most to you.
By The Agent Desk · Agentic Endpoint Compare · Published 2026-10-11
Desk research from public vendor pages, press releases and standards pages read on 27 September and 11 October 2026. Editorial assessment; we did not run the products.
How do they compare at a glance?
Bloom Security
Inventory and supply-chain rules for endpoint software
Rank 6 of 6 among agentic endpoint vendors
Koi (Palo Alto Networks)
Palo Alto Networks (acquisition completed 14 April 2026)
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR estates
Rank 7 of 8 among broader AI security platforms
Which scores higher on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Bloom Security | Koi (Palo Alto Networks) | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop before it runs | 25% | 6 / 10 Defines what agents can access, execute and transmit; runtime decisions on individual actions are not detailed. Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 7 / 10 Stops malicious actions, blocks unsafe AI application interactions and prevents prompt injections; tool-call decision mechanics are not published. Source: Palo Alto Networks: Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security · Read 27 Sep 2026 | Koi |
| Verdict range | 15% | 3 / 10 Documents 2 of six verdict types: Block or deny and Remove or scale back. "Blocks malicious or policy-violating packages and skills; removes risky tools, revokes permissions and scales back overpermissioned MCP servers." Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 3 / 10 Documents 2 of six verdict types: Block or deny and Remove or scale back. "Stops malicious actions and offers one-click removal of insecure packages, extensions and AI tools." Source: Palo Alto Networks: Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security · Read 27 Sep 2026 | Tie |
| Capability rules | 15% | 8 / 10 Rules on what agents can access, execute and transmit, automatic scaling back of overpermissioned MCP servers, and package and skill policies across npm, Chrome Web Store and Open VSX. Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 6 / 10 Out-of-the-box policies, agent runtime custom policies and one-click removal of insecure packages, extensions and AI tools. Source: Palo Alto Networks blog: A Quarter of Innovation with Koi Agentic Endpoint Security (18 August 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 | Bloom |
| Actor trail | 10% | 4 / 10 Not described on the pages we read. Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 5 / 10 Agent versus person attribution is not described on the pages we read. Source: Palo Alto Networks: Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security · Read 27 Sep 2026 | Koi |
| Rollout path | 10% | 4 / 10 Deployment method not published. Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 6 / 10 Agent-based: a Cortex XDR module or a standalone offering. Source: Palo Alto Networks press release: Koi acquisition completed (14 April 2026) · Read 27 Sep 2026 | Koi |
| Cloud and workspace reach | 10% | 2 / 10 Endpoint fleet only; no cloud, SaaS or homegrown agent coverage described. Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 6 / 10 An endpoint product; Palo Alto Networks is integrating Koi with Prisma AIRS for wider AI coverage. Source: Palo Alto Networks press release: Koi acquisition completed (14 April 2026) · Read 27 Sep 2026 | Koi |
| Named agent coverage | 5% | 0 / 10 Names 0 of the six agents we track: none. Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026 | 5 / 10 Names 3 of the six agents we track: Claude Code, Cursor and OpenAI Codex. Source: Palo Alto Networks blog: A Quarter of Innovation with Koi Agentic Endpoint Security (18 August 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 | Koi |
| Public proof | 10% | 5 / 10 SOC 2 listed and a $20 million seed round reported by Ctech (secondary); pricing and deployment detail not published. Source: Ctech by Calcalist (secondary): Bloom Security seed round (30 July 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 | 7 / 10 Acquisition by Palo Alto Networks completed 14 April 2026; pricing not published. Source: Palo Alto Networks press release: Koi acquisition completed (14 April 2026) · Read 27 Sep 2026 | Koi |
Which verdicts does each document?
| Verdict type | Bloom Security | Koi (Palo Alto Networks) |
|---|---|---|
| Block or deny | Documented | Documented |
| Ask a person | Not described | Not described |
| Alert or warn | Not described | Not described |
| Mask or modify | Not described | Not described |
| Simulate first | Not described | Not described |
| Remove or scale back | Documented | Documented |
- Bloom Security: "Blocks malicious or policy-violating packages and skills; removes risky tools, revokes permissions and scales back overpermissioned MCP servers."
Source: Bloom Security homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026
- Koi (Palo Alto Networks): "Stops malicious actions and offers one-click removal of insecure packages, extensions and AI tools."
Source: Palo Alto Networks: Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security · Read 27 Sep 2026
How does each reach devices?
Koi (Palo Alto Networks)
A Cortex XDR module, or a standalone agent-based offering.
Source: Palo Alto Networks press release: Koi acquisition completed (14 April 2026) · Read 27 Sep 2026
Which agents does each name?
| Agent | Bloom Security | Koi (Palo Alto Networks) |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Not named | Named |
| Cursor | Not named | Named |
| GitHub Copilot | Not named | Not named |
| OpenAI Codex | Not named | Named |
| Windsurf | Not named | Not named |
| Claude Desktop | Not named | Not named |
| Named | 0 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bloom Security if you need capability rules and stop before it runs. Bloom Security is best for: Inventory and supply-chain rules for endpoint software.
Choose Koi (Palo Alto Networks) if you need stop before it runs and public proof. Koi (Palo Alto Networks) is best for: Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR estates.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for agentic endpoint security, Bloom Security or Koi (Palo Alto Networks)?
On our published weights Koi (Palo Alto Networks) scores higher overall, 5.75 to 4.65 out of 10. See the criterion table above for where each scores higher.
Which stops an agent action before it runs more fully, Bloom Security or Koi (Palo Alto Networks)?
Koi (Palo Alto Networks) scores higher on stopping an action before it runs (7 to 6). Bloom Security: Defines what agents can access, execute and transmit; runtime decisions on individual actions are not detailed. Koi (Palo Alto Networks): Stops malicious actions, blocks unsafe AI application interactions and prevents prompt injections; tool-call decision mechanics are not published.
Do Bloom Security and Koi (Palo Alto Networks) publish prices?
Bloom Security: not published. Bloom Security publishes no pricing. Koi (Palo Alto Networks): not published. Palo Alto Networks publishes no pricing for Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security.