Forcepoint Data Guard vs. Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Forcepoint Data Guard
Score 7.2 out of 10
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Forcepoint Data Guard enables highly complex, bi-directional, automated data and file transfers between physically separated networks. To provide defense-grade data control at scale, Data Guard leverages a trusted operating system and security policies that enforce role and process separation and isolation for automated, byte-level content inspection and sanitization, with customizable rules to handle even the most specialized data types and protocols.N/A
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Microsoft Purview Information Protection (formerly Azure Information Protection) is a solution designed to enable users to better protect sensitive information. With it, users can control and secure email, documents, and sensitive data shared outside a company. From classification to embedded labels and permissions, users can enhance data protection at all times with Azure Information Protection—no matter where it’s stored or who it’s shared with.N/A
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Forcepoint Data GuardMicrosoft Purview Information Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
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8.0
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User Testimonials
Forcepoint Data GuardMicrosoft Purview Information Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
Forcepoint
Scenarios where this solution suits well - 1) Zero Trust Network - wherever client wants a perfect ZTN enabled network + Compliant with standards like NIST 2) Huge Data / VIDEO transfer with cloud/AWS solutions like CDN and CloudFront - Able to connect easily 3) Hybrid networks - connect with various security policies 4) Secure data transfer which has UDP needs for traffic like syslog/UDP VoIP ports need
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Microsoft
I can see using this on prints that are highly confidential. But, for everyday files, it might be overkill
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Pros
Forcepoint
  • Integrates extremely well with client's SIEM environment
  • Secure Data transfer / bidirectional
  • Syslog capabilities which helps us to parse the logs well enough
  • Less time / Fast
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Cons
Forcepoint
  • I wonder if we can think of integrating it with Firewall Rule Management solutions like Tufin, not sure if API supports or not.
  • Custom Reporting capabilities tailored for CISO/GISO level client folks
  • Automation /ease of custom scripting - assistance from Forcepoint support for the same
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Alternatives Considered
Forcepoint
1) Good satisfactory overall support 2) Relatively straight forward installation 3) Data Security 4) Cloud support which is big plus / multi cloud as well. Most of the clients are also very intelligent since they refer Gartner and other reports for statistical data. They do their homework well in advance hence we have to make sure we know the product well
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Microsoft
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Return on Investment
Forcepoint
  • Since we are from cyber security, we are engaged in a multi-year relationship with clients that are interested in deploying ForcePoint.
  • We have been strong pipeline in our current PoVs for European clients that are interested in this solution. They just want extended support to deploy it end-to-end
  • Less costly training mandates, good training material available on the net
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Microsoft
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