Forcepoint Email Security vs. Proofpoint Information Protection

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Forcepoint Email Security
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Websense's Triton AP-Email is a messaging security platform and module extension of the Triton platform.N/A
Proofpoint Information Protection
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Proofpoint's Enterprise Privacy platform includes supports messaging security with data loss prevention and email encryption.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Features
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Secure Email Gateway
Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Product A and Product B
Forcepoint Email Security
9.1
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Proofpoint Information Protection
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Ratings
Anti-malware10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizability9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Loss Protection8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Threat Detection9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Sandboxing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Forcepoint Email SecurityProofpoint Information Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Forcepoint
Forcepoint Email Security is perfect for set and forget. Very little do I need to get in and that's to tailor a policy there are minimal issues I have encountered since using the product.
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Proofpoint
Best suited for organizations that are dealing with high volumes of protected/personsal or financial information that must be kept secure
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Pros
Forcepoint
  • URL sandbox
  • File sandbox
  • Spam filter
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Proofpoint
  • User administration is very intuitive and simple.
  • Rules are quickly implemented allowing solid email incidence response.
  • Enterprise support is spectacular offering to go above and beyond whenever necessary.
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Cons
Forcepoint
  • Speed is not the best but its email not instant chat
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Proofpoint
  • Continue to improve on the receiving side when the message is delivered through the system
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Support Rating
Forcepoint
The support could be better, but the good thing is rarely having to call them.
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Proofpoint
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Alternatives Considered
Forcepoint
Since Forcepoint is used widely in our organization, the integration between DLP web and Mail is amazing, and I didn’t find a good reason to split services between vendors if I have all the package in one place
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Proofpoint
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Return on Investment
Forcepoint
  • Even though Forcepoint solution is targeted high in terms of price, the added value it provides to an organization by securing their system in web and mail is tremendous
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Proofpoint
  • Stronger security posture.
  • Able to quickly respond to SPAM/Phishing campaigns.
  • Business is more adaptive and agile in the security space.
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