CloudLock vs Forcepoint ONE comparison

Why PeerSpot?

Cisco and Forcepoint are both solutions in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category. Cisco is ranked #22, while Forcepoint is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.6. Cisco holds a 1.3% mindshare in CASB, compared to Forcepoint’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Forcepoint users who would recommend it.

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

CloudLock and Forcepoint ONE compete in the cloud security sector, each having distinct strengths. CloudLock has an edge with its user-friendly deployment and pricing favorability, while Forcepoint ONE excels in comprehensive security features.

Features: CloudLock focuses on seamless integration with major platforms, effective data loss prevention, and collaboration support. Forcepoint ONE offers advanced threat protection, significant security analytics, and security measures beyond the perimeter.

Room for Improvement: CloudLock could enhance advanced threat detection, expand security analytics, and improve perimeter security. Forcepoint ONE may benefit from simplifying deployment, improving integration capabilities and offering more competitive pricing options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CloudLock is appreciated for its fast deployment and efficient customer support, reducing setup time. Forcepoint ONE, although facing a steeper deployment curve due to complexity, provides commendable support easing the transition process.

Pricing and ROI: CloudLock offers a competitive pricing model, ensuring cost-effective cloud security, achieving good ROI with controlled expenditures. Forcepoint ONE requires a larger initial investment, yet its extensive security offerings justify the premium cost through potential substantial ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed CloudLock vs. Forcepoint ONE Report (Updated: September 2026).

Buyer's Guide

CloudLock vs. Forcepoint ONE

September 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 920,769 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

iboss

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category, the mindshare of iboss is 4.4%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CloudLock is 1.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forcepoint ONE is 2.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
iboss	4.4%
Forcepoint ONE	2.8%
CloudLock	1.3%
Other	91.5%

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)

Featured Reviews

Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

Read full review

reviewer779877

Senior Software Engineer with 501-1,000 employees

Screens sensitive data but it should be a bigger part of an end-user device

The only improvement is that it has to be a bigger part of an end-user device. It should look at how endpoints appear on the EDR rather than creating an API to integrate into the agent app which need additional development effort. We have to integrate the source code into the system endpoint and make it as part of the connected app.

Read full review

Manish Kumar Twinkle

Security Engineer at itsipl

Secure browsing and cloud use have protected data and improved visibility into user activity

The best features that Forcepoint ONE offers are RBI and CDR in SWG. RBI helps me specifically by removing all the malicious JavaScript codes from websites that users might visit, allowing them to access the URL without encountering the actual malicious codes. Regarding CDR, when a user downloads malicious executable files or something injected with malicious codes, CDR assists by creating the same package with other files, effectively removing the original malicious content. I love the features of SWG and RBI because they secure our users by removing JavaScript and malicious file codes, particularly since many attackers employ codeless or fileless patterns or signatureless attacks. Additionally, if any user is uncertain about any data or its origin, CrowdStrike anti-malware sensors scan it for us. CDR is crucial as it protects our end users from unknown third-party files, ensuring the authenticity of shared files. Forcepoint ONE has positively impacted our organization by providing visibility through CASB, caching user activities, and preventing threats by guiding users to the correct cloud services like Office 365 instead of blocking access to more vulnerable services.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Deploying iboss leads to good return on investment, estimated around 70% to 80%."

"The solution has massively improved our security posture, giving us full visibility into what our staff does online."

"This product is solid, fairly easy to use, and reliable."

"It was a very easy product to install. It can be deployed very fast."

"The console is cloud-based, which is something I really appreciate."

"Valuable features: Within the filter: Controls (Web categories, applications, and Allow/Block list) and Network (local Subnets). Within the reporter: Logs (Event Log) and Reports."

"I would definitely recommend iboss for web filtering purposes to other organizations or individuals."

"We were impressed by the solution's mental health function, which can detect if someone needs help. It scans what users are browsing and flags warning signs so we can check to see if they are okay. We've had to use it a couple of times."

More iboss pros

"It allows us to know where sensitive data is really stored and offers the ability to quarantine based on data types and sharing criteria."

"The solution is very stable and reliable."

"I like CloudLock because when data gets sent out, I do not want it to get out of the environment."

"The cloud infrastructure is the solution's most valuable feature."

"It is a good CASB solution for protection of collaboration of content."

"I like CloudLock because when data gets sent out, I do not want it to get out of the environment. In today's world, a lot of users will remotely use the application. It screens all of the sensitive data. That data will really be as part of the environment that you do not want it to be part of. CloudLock is protection for sensitive data."

"CloudLock is a great solution if you use multiple cloud systems like Google, Salesforce, AWS, and so on, because you can scan all systems with one tool."

"Without having Bitglass, our work from home strategy would be drastically different and our potential for productivity would be reduced."

"Forcepoint ONE has positively impacted our organization by providing visibility through CASB, caching user activities, and preventing threats by guiding users to the correct cloud services like Office 365 instead of blocking access to more vulnerable services."

"The control of web access by category is very effective."

"It allows a window into who is sharing what types of data internally and externally."

"With everything that I know about Bitglass and working with the organization as a whole, such as meeting the CEO on down through new folks, they have a fantastic culture and ethic when it comes to the customer first."

"By default without a policy, Bitglass has the capability to notify the admin of multiple or simultaneous logins across a wide range of geographical regions."

"The features of Forcepoint ONE for data protection in the cloud are very useful and are very easy to configure for use cases; I think it is easier and safer."

"The platform's feature that has been most beneficial for our web security is its capability to replicate rules."

More Forcepoint ONE pros

Cons

"I appreciate that iboss's single pane of glass console gives centralized visibility into web traffic, user activity, security policies, and alerts from one dashboard, allowing us to quickly investigate incidents and monitor policy violations without switching between multiple tools, improving operational efficiency; however, the dashboard customization and reporting could be more flexible."

"SSL decryption: We had issues with learners using apps instead of using web browsers. This type of encryption is tough for any appliance in a BYOD environment."

"One thing I would like to see differently with their Zero Trust platform is that some of the AI aspects related to high-risk activities have more false positives."

"Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent."

"If they could implement an extra security layer preventing access to iboss from the open internet, it would be great."

"Our biggest problem with their service was it did not recognize the device and filtering did not always work correctly."

"For zero trust implementation, we encountered complexity issues, especially with a large infrastructure company ExxonMobil."

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

More iboss cons

"The only improvement is that it has to be a bigger part of an end-user device. It should look at how endpoints appear on the EDR rather than creating a separate agent. We have to integrate the source code into the system endpoint and make it an agent."

"The solution needs to have better integration capabilities. I have a lot of customers asking about how they can integrate it better."

"The only improvement is that it has to be a bigger part of an end-user device."

"Like all CASB products, this product also needs to expand its capabilities and features in order to increase scope of application."

"As long as this issue exists, CloudLock or any other product is only a band-aid solution."

"I believe that Forcepoint ONE could be improved when configuring certain policies; for content filtering, when trying to whitelist or blacklist certain domains, you can only do up to about 50 domains or URLs, which is a limitation that could be addressed."

"Their new SASE (secure access service edge) product would have been the one thing I would have requested."

"Integration into different multi-factor authentication tools. On their page, they tout Duo, but I don't use Duo. I use another vendor. Not that they don't interact, but it takes a little bit more doing. Any amount of efficiencies here would help."

"We encounter challenges in determining whether certain features for blocking certain file types or preventing automatic downloads are functioning correctly."

"Initially, we had some challenges that Bitglass resolved quickly. The challenges were around communication. There didn't seem like there was the right level of communication within the Bitglass organization. Once we brought the issues up at a higher level, then they were resolved."

"Overall, Forcepoint ONE performs well, but I think the dashboard could be made more intuitive, and the policy synchronization between cloud and on-prem components could also be faster and more transparent, alongside having more flexible reporting and alert customization to tailor insights for different clients and compliance needs."

"One area for improvement in Forcepoint ONE is that you'll need more training to install the solution yourself. I practiced in a laboratory and I needed more technical information to do the installation."

"I need control over access to web WhatsApp, which the solution cannot resolve yet."

More Forcepoint ONE cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

Information not available

"The licensing cost for Forcepoint ONE would depend on the features, but the pricing is very competitive here in Brazil. The solution offers a good price, and I would rate it a three or a four in terms of pricing. I don't have information on whether there are additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees for Forcepoint ONE."

"We have our pricing by user. We do our pricing agreements annually. There are also additional costs for maintenance."

"There is training involved. If you're going to add more people to it, such as cross train more of your group, there's a cost. Other than that, that's it. We have paid exactly what the invoices have said. We signed a three-year contract and not gone above it."

"The product is reasonably priced compared to other vendors. I rate the pricing a two or three."

"Typically, the longer you price forward, the better off you're going to be. They have been very willing to work with us on pricing."

"When considering only the cost, the solution may appear to be costly; however, when evaluated in terms of commercial value, Bitglass is not expensive."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

920,769 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

No data available

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	15

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

iboss could be improved by making the dashboard more user-friendly, providing more detailed real-time alerts, and imp...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for iboss?

iboss is primarily used for cloud security, helping to protect users when they access websites and cloud applications...

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?

The pricing and licensing for iboss were reasonable for the security features. The setup costs were manageable, thoug...

See all answers

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint ONE?

The aspects of pricing, setup cost, and licensing are managed by our sales team, as I handle the technical side.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Forcepoint ONE?

Forcepoint ONE could be improved in terms of scalability to better support hybrid environments, as many organizations...

See all answers

What advice do you have for others considering Forcepoint ONE?

I advise others looking into using Forcepoint ONE to study its features, as it covers many of the use cases usually a...

See all answers

Comparisons

Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks vs iboss

Compared 10% of the time

Netskope vs iboss

Compared 8% of the time

Fortinet FortiGate vs iboss

Compared 7% of the time

Cisco Umbrella vs iboss

Compared 6% of the time

FortiSASE vs iboss

Compared 5% of the time

More iboss Competitors

Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks vs CloudLock

Compared 22% of the time

Skyhigh Security vs CloudLock

Compared 16% of the time

Cisco Umbrella vs CloudLock

Compared 14% of the time

Akamai Enterprise Application Access vs CloudLock

Compared 9% of the time

More CloudLock Competitors

Skyhigh Security vs Forcepoint ONE

Compared 12% of the time

Netskope vs Forcepoint ONE

Compared 10% of the time

Zscaler Internet Access vs Forcepoint ONE

Compared 7% of the time

Akamai Enterprise Application Access vs Forcepoint ONE

Compared 6% of the time

FortiSASE vs Forcepoint ONE

Compared 5% of the time

More Forcepoint ONE Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

iboss

October 2026

Download iboss product report

Buyer's Guide

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)

October 2026

Download CloudLock product report

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint ONE

October 2026

Download Forcepoint ONE product report

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

No data available

Bitglass

Overview

iboss is the Zero Trust SASE platform that gives organizations complete visibility and governance over their AI, data, and applications through one unified platform, one console, one policy engine, and one data lake.

Your endpoints may already stop malware. Your data and application activity can still be invisible. iboss decrypts and understands every connection, then turns that signal into answers security leaders can act on.

The platform leads with three capabilities in this order: AI Security and Visibility, Data Security and Visibility, and App Visibility and Control. Zero Trust Network Access, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN sit underneath as the access fabric that carries those three. Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

- AI Security and Visibility: conversation capture, shadow-AI discovery, AI DLP, and agent governance across Claude, Co-Work, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, and emerging services.

- Data Security and Visibility: full SSL/TLS decryption, deep content inspection, MIP label compliance, and one-click compliance reporting.

- App Visibility and Control: signatureless CASB, dual risk scoring, in-app controls, and SSPM for major SaaS.

- Containerized Zero Trust SASE: dedicated containers, isolated SSL keys, one console, one policy engine, one data lake.

- Access fabric: ZTNA, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN under the same platform.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

- Complete visibility over AI, data, and applications from one platform instead of separate point tools.

- Encrypted traffic is inspected by default so data decisions use content and context together.

- Shadow SaaS and new web tools appear as they are used, with enforceable controls in one console.

- Native data sovereignty through dedicated containers, in-region inspection, and per-customer SSL key custody.

- Scale proven in published materials: 10M+ users, 100+ countries, 150B+ transactions, 2.5B+ threats blocked.

Economic buyers are CISOs, CIOs, and VPs of Security. Champions include security architects, network and infrastructure leaders, SecOps, and GRC. Primary segments: enterprise and business, financial services, government (including FedRAMP Gov Cloud), healthcare, manufacturing, legal and professional services, retail and hospitality, and MSP/MSSP partners. Education, including K-12, is one vertical among these.

iboss

CloudLock provides advanced security solutions for cloud-based environments by allowing organizations to monitor, control, and secure data without affecting user functionality.

CloudLock offers an integrated approach to data protection, helping businesses manage compliance and security challenges across their cloud platforms. It enables real-time policy enforcement and anomaly detection across cloud applications, ensuring sensitive data is adequately safeguarded while facilitating seamless collaboration.

What are CloudLock's essential features?

Policy Management: Implements policies to control data access and sharing in cloud environments.
Threat Detection: Identifies suspicious activities using behavioral analytics to enhance security measures.
Compliance Monitoring: Assists organizations in adhering to industry regulations through continuous compliance tracking.
App Discovery: Detects and manages third-party applications connected to organization networks.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces costs by preventing data breaches and compliance penalties.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines security processes, allowing teams to focus on core objectives.
Risk Reduction: Minimizes risks through comprehensive monitoring and threat intelligence.
Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens defenses with advanced threat detection capabilities.

In various industries like healthcare and finance, CloudLock is adopted to ensure that data meets regulatory compliance standards. By integrating seamlessly across cloud platforms, businesses in these fields can protect sensitive information, supporting stringent privacy requirements while promoting operational efficiency.

Cisco

Forcepoint ONE offers a comprehensive solution for data protection and security compliance, focusing on cloud applications and role-based access control for safe interactions across platforms.

Forcepoint ONE effectively manages data access, ensuring security and compliance while reducing operational costs and offering a user-friendly interface for easy management. Integrating seamlessly with existing company devices, it provides enhanced Zero Trust Network Access, incident management, and identity verification. Cloud application protection, including Office 365, is maximized through strategic use of Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) models, which help guard against unauthorized access, manage secure logins, and filter URL content.

What are the key features of Forcepoint ONE?

Zero Trust Network Access: Enhanced security by strictly verifying each identity.
DLP: Prevents data loss through forward and reverse proxies.
Device Integration and Identity Verification: Ensures smooth compatibility with company systems.
Incident Management: Streamlined processes for managing security breach incidents.

What are the primary benefits and ROI?

Operational Cost Reduction: Improves efficiency with integrated tools.
Security and Compliance: Meets regulations through effective data monitoring and controls.
User-Friendly Management: Offers intuitive interface for configuration.

Organizations use Forcepoint ONE primarily for ensuring compliance and secure data management in environments like healthcare and corporate sectors. By safeguarding sensitive information like PHI and utilizing robust role-based access control, users can enhance security measures significantly. Additionally, the system's ability to manage secure exchanges and protect resources underlines its relevance in regulated industries.

Forcepoint

Sample Customers

Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

Dominion Enterprises, Quality Distribution, Clark Construction Group LLC, Ahold, Middlesex Hospital, Austin Community College (ACC), Dominion Enterprises, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Oakland Unified School District, Sunnova, Damballa, Financial Times, Boise State University

UNC-Charlotte

Buyer's Guide

CloudLock vs. Forcepoint ONE

September 2026

Free Report: CloudLock vs. Forcepoint ONE

Find out what your peers are saying about CloudLock vs. Forcepoint ONE and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

920,769 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our CloudLock vs. Forcepoint ONE report.

See our list of best Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) vendors.

We monitor all Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.