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Check Point Pointsec [EOL] vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Pointsec [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (3rd), Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

AshleyMorales - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud computing at ITQS
Very good disk encryption, secure authentication, and centralized administration
At the time when this tool was launched on the market, it had new technologies integrated within. It was the beginning of the revolution of computing, and at the beginning, with the characteristics, everything was wonderful. However, if we compare it with today's technologies, we see that it is lacking quite a few things, including a nice interface, more functionalities, integrations with third parties, more security administration in policies, and more detailed reports.
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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of the characteristics that give us the most value is that it offers the ability to perform HTTPS inspections."
"Full disk encryption helps us ensure that data stored on a device is encrypted."
"At the time when this tool was launched on the market, it had new technologies integrated within."
"From the moment we started using Check Point Secure Web Gateway, we realized its great value and ability to take it not only on-premise but also into our cloud-based environment."
"Check Point GAiA is easy to use."
"If you have a Premium Support plan then the technical support is very good."
"The solution can be easily connected and it is very secure."
"I like the support most of all; in the past we had issues with it, but are now very pleased with it."
"The product is easy to use."
"The Intercept X feature is the most valuable feature. You can't find this feature in other firewalls because Intercept X works as if it has an interaction between the endpoint and the firewall."
"The features that I have found most valuable are encryption tools that encrypt the hard disk and the USB sticks."
"The reason why I went for Sophos SafeGuard is that it's got every function that I would need for an antivirus or system protection, and another thing that Sophos has done that makes it even more important for me is the synchronized security."
"The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost."
"The setup process is straightforward and takes around 20 minutes to an hour to complete."
 

Cons

"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see application identity support."
"The installation was quite complex."
"We would maybe want (in the future) advanced security in the filtering of access to the metaverse by augmented reality cameras."
"Overall, this is a good product but it does lack features that we need."
"The UI was one of the most difficult points to get used to. Due to the UI, even though it was used every day, the administration was complicated."
"There's no centralized management. This is a drawback."
"From version eight, Windows 8 onwards, SafeGuard doesn't work 100% of the time, so we have to use BitLocker for the encrypting and only the key management is done by SafeGuard."
"BitLocker comes from the OS license with Windows. It's a free solution. However, Sophos is a product we need to pay for."
"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."
"I cannot think of any improvements right now."
"Sophos SafeGuard is a German product. Sophos isn't really active in Europe. The Middle East, Africa, South Africa works with Sophos but their primary users aren't in Europe. They should market and push this solution to the European market."
"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."
"The product's initial setup process could be easier to understand for new users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
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Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
What is your primary use case for Sophos SafeGuard?
I use Sophos SafeGuard for both end user workstation as well as servers.
 

Also Known As

Pointsec
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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