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Koi (Palo Alto Networks) matched with Glow Security: agentic endpoint security compared
SHORT ANSWER
On our published weights Koi (Palo Alto Networks) scores higher overall, 5.75 to 5.40 out of 10. Koi scores higher on rollout path, cloud and workspace reach and named agent coverage; Glow scores higher on actor trail; they tie on stop before it runs, verdict range, capability rules and public proof. 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?
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
Glow Security
Software control and shadow AI across the endpoint
Rank 5 of 6 among agentic endpoint vendors
Which scores higher on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Koi (Palo Alto Networks) | Glow Security | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop before it runs | 25% | 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 | 7 / 10 Describes a pre-execution hook that can block an action or hold it for approval, and runtime prevention policies; mechanics are not documented on pages we could read. Source: Glow Security blog: AI agents exposed developer screenshots (29 September 2026) · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Tie |
| Verdict range | 15% | 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 | 3 / 10 Documents 2 of six verdict types: Block or deny and Ask a person. "A pre-execution hook can block the action or hold it for approval." Source: Glow Security blog: AI agents exposed developer screenshots (29 September 2026) · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Tie |
| Capability rules | 15% | 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 | 6 / 10 Adaptable policies with autonomous remediation and prevention agents, and a Claude Code managed-settings bundle through its Anthropic integration. Source: Glow Security homepage · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Tie |
| Actor trail | 10% | 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 | 6 / 10 Per-user Claude usage and a compliance audit trail through the Anthropic integration, which needs Claude Enterprise and the Compliance API. Source: Glow Security: Anthropic integration · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Glow |
| Rollout path | 10% | 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 | 5 / 10 How Glow reaches devices is not stated on its homepage; its documentation site could not be read. Source: Glow Security homepage · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Koi |
| Cloud and workspace reach | 10% | 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 | 4 / 10 Reaches Claude Enterprise accounts, skills and connectors through an API key; cloud workloads are not described. Source: Glow Security: Anthropic integration · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Koi |
| Named agent coverage | 5% | 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 | 2 / 10 Names 1 of the six agents we track: Claude Code. Source: Glow Security: Anthropic integration · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Koi |
| Public proof | 10% | 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 | 7 / 10 Came out of stealth on 22 July 2026 with $180M at a $1.2B valuation led by Sequoia, Cyberstarts, Greenoaks and Redpoint, with customer quotes and a trust center on glow.io; no pricing. Source: Glow Security news: emerges from stealth with $180M (22 July 2026) · Read 13 Oct 2026 | Tie |
Which verdicts does each document?
| Verdict type | Koi (Palo Alto Networks) | Glow Security |
|---|---|---|
| Block or deny | Documented | Documented |
| Ask a person | Not described | Documented |
| 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 | Not described |
- 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
- Glow Security: "A pre-execution hook can block the action or hold it for approval."
Source: Glow Security blog: AI agents exposed developer screenshots (29 September 2026) · Read 13 Oct 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
Glow Security
Not stated on the homepage; Glow's documentation site could not be read.
Source: Glow Security homepage · Read 13 Oct 2026
Which agents does each name?
| Agent | Koi (Palo Alto Networks) | Glow Security |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Named | Named |
| Cursor | Named | Not named |
| GitHub Copilot | Not named | Not named |
| OpenAI Codex | Named | Not named |
| Windsurf | Not named | Not named |
| Claude Desktop | Not named | Not named |
| Named | 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Which should you choose?
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.
Choose Glow Security if you need stop before it runs and public proof. Glow Security is best for: Software control and shadow AI across the endpoint.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for agentic endpoint security, Koi (Palo Alto Networks) or Glow Security?
On our published weights Koi (Palo Alto Networks) scores higher overall, 5.75 to 5.40 out of 10. See the criterion table above for where each scores higher.
Which stops an agent action before it runs more fully, Koi (Palo Alto Networks) or Glow Security?
They tie at 7. Koi (Palo Alto Networks): Stops malicious actions, blocks unsafe AI application interactions and prevents prompt injections; tool-call decision mechanics are not published. Glow Security: Describes a pre-execution hook that can block an action or hold it for approval, and runtime prevention policies; mechanics are not documented on pages we could read.
Do Koi (Palo Alto Networks) and Glow Security publish prices?
Koi (Palo Alto Networks): not published. Palo Alto Networks publishes no pricing for Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security. Glow Security: not published. Glow Security publishes no pricing.