Compare · Proxy DLP
Watch Dog vs. proxy-based DLP
No proxy, no agent, no latency — versus inline network DLP from Netskope and Zscaler.
Proxy and SASE-based DLP from vendors like Netskope and Zscaler inspect uploads by routing traffic through the vendor's network edge. That adds hops, latency, and cost, and takes a network project to stand up. Watch Dog runs in the browser and scans on-device, so there's no proxy to route through and no added latency.
Watch Dog vs. Netskope / Zscaler (proxy DLP)
| Dimension |  Watch Dog | Netskope / Zscaler (proxy DLP) |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Runs in the browser — no proxy, no agent | Network proxy / SASE inline |
| Latency | Zero added latency | Adds network hops |
| Where scanning happens | On-device (local) | Traffic routed through vendor edge |
| Time to first value | Minutes | Weeks; network project |
| Cost | Free tier + low per-seat | $28–67/user/yr + add-ons; enterprise contracts |
Complementary, not combative
Inline proxy DLP has its place for broad network control. But for browser-upload and shadow-AI coverage specifically, Watch Dog delivers the same outcome with none of the latency, deploys in minutes, and keeps file content on the device.
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