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Forcepoint Email Security vs. Proofpoint Information Protection

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Forcepoint Email Security

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AWebsense's Triton AP-Email is a messaging security platform and module extension of the Triton platform.N/A

    Proofpoint Information Protection

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AProofpoint'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
    Forcepoint Email SecurityProofpoint Information Protection
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    Forcepoint Email SecurityProofpoint Information Protection
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Forcepoint Email Security and Proofpoint Information Protection
    Feature
    Forcepoint Email Security
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Proofpoint Information Protection
    -
    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.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Forcepoint
    • URL sandbox
    • File sandbox
    • Spam filter
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Forcepoint
    • Speed is not the best but its email not instant chat
    Incentivized
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    Proofpoint
    • Continue to improve on the receiving side when the message is delivered through the system
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Forcepoint
    The support could be better, but the good thing is rarely having to call them.
    Incentivized
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    Proofpoint
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Proofpoint
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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