Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator comparison

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The compared Forcepoint and McAfee solutions aren't in the same category. Forcepoint is ranked #2 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 4.4% mindshare in the category. McAfee is ranked #16 in SOAR , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of McAfee users who would recommend it.

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82% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint Data Loss Preven...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (2nd)

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

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Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (16th)

Mindshare comparison

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention and McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is designed for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and holds a mindshare of 4.4%, down 8.5% compared to last year.
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, on the other hand, focuses on Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), holds 1.8% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention	4.4%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	5.7%
Varonis Platform	4.2%
Other	85.7%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator	1.8%
Microsoft Sentinel	9.1%
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR	8.8%
Other	80.3%

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)

Featured Reviews

Madhukar Pandey

Senior Manager, Risk at LTFS

Quarantine workflows have shifted risk to business and provide strong PII protection across channels

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention can be improved because the options nowadays involve the use of AI. The approach of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is still very traditional, where I have to create the policy for each and everything. The AI component is missing in Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, where based on user behavior analytics, it could give us suggestions. This type of improvement is needed in Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. Additionally, the hardware costing goes up when it comes to Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention because it requires large resources in the implementation part. Not regarding the user interface, but nowadays other DLP solutions have come up with the CASB part and the SaaS platform they are providing. Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is still lagging there, and I have to rely on the on-premises setups. The management part has been difficult as I have to patch the servers, restart them, and regularly take backups. These are a few tedious things that I have to do while managing Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. This part also needs to be improved in Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention.

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Binu Haneef

System Administrator at Sky News Arabia

Comprehensive security management enabled through efficient integration and automation

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator helps automate routine security tasks. We created customized automation. For example, when we did not have an EDR or XDR solution, we created tasks exclusively for detection and response automation and automatic segregation of infected PCs. The ability to customize the dashboard in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator helps us significantly. The main feature is automation for auto-segmentation and segregation. As we are in an AI era, McAfee can focus on AI tools. Instead of putting manual effort into each security-related task, it can implement more advanced automation using AI. This enhancement could improve cybersecurity significantly. Regarding the reporting area in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, we are satisfied with what we currently have. Our cybersecurity team needs customized reports beyond the default ones. We have more than 20 separate reports for identifying threats, managing, and understanding the security posture of our company and assets.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"After the configuration, it is very stable, and in the last two years, I haven't been faced with many issues or product-related challenges."

"The incident management and fingerprinting have been the most valuable features."

"Scalability-wise, I rate this solution a nine out of ten."

"This solution is one hundred percent stable."

"Forcepoint enables you to clarify aspects of your data, including which data to protect for how long, what priority to assign to the data and the destinations. It's a comprehensive, dedicated solution. The interface is user-friendly and easy to manage. No other product will give you the same visibility and data classification functions as this tool."

"Forcepoint's data visibility is the most valuable feature."

"We don't require a lot of downtime, but when we do then we are getting proper support with no issue."

"The workflow remediation is quite good. That is a key feature because of which it has the upper hand over other DLP solutions."

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"Application control and traffic encryption are the most valuable features."

"Technical support is very helpful."

"The most valuable feature of the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is agent communication."

"This is a solution that I recommend and would suggest for others to use."

"Regarding malware, it's great at detecting viruses and malware; we haven't had the problem for the last ten years."

"Many organizations will find the solution has many features that would suit their needs and reduce the number of issues they face."

"It is protecting us from USB-based hazards like viruses."

"The solution provides excellent advanced analytics capabilities and the integration capabilities make it straightforward to integrate McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator with IT workflow systems."

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Cons

"My opinion is that the dashboard could be improved and made more user-friendly. They do not enable a wide range of proper inquiries and we need to identify much of what we need on our own, like incident severity."

"The ease of deployment wasn't as flexible as Digital Guardian."

"The main area of concern is the tool's technical support."

"The post-optical character recognization feature could be improved because it only really works on documents with some length (at least three paragraphs)."

"Everything takes a long time, as it does in every software company, especially since COVID. That is something I notice with every product I use."

"Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention can improve by having an uninstall option for the client or restart of a client agent can be controlled from the server. This feature is missing which is available with other solutions."

"The deployment can be difficult."

"The user-friendliness of the interface in formulating DLP policies could be improved. An example would be managing policies. It's a little daunting at first, and can be confusing, at times, when it comes to how to set things up and how to add policies. They could improve on that."

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"It's a little bit complex to configure it, but when you start using it, it is much easier. There are many policies that you need to create, and in three or four places"

"The solution sometimes has some false positives on IP addresses, from the web control aspect of the product. This needs to be improved."

"I would like to see McAfee reduce the amount of manual work required."

"There are some issues relating to the automation of reports. That's why I wanted the DLP reports. There are some problems in this area. Sometimes it does not work even though all the configuration words are right. There are also some problems with automatic updates."

"McAfee's technical support is a bit of a letdown. Also, there's no good support within our region."

"The technical support is pretty poor."

"The solution is difficult to tune to avoid false positives."

"The issues with the integration capabilities of the product, specifically the ones that are deployed on an on-premises model, need to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is expensive."

"One feature that I'm getting ready to take advantage of more is the ability to add more data crawlers to the DLP on-prem environment, without any extra Forcepoint costs or licensing needed for that additional data server. That will help in reducing the stress on the data server that we're using now."

"The pricing and licensing are okay."

"Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is costlier than other brands, but not all. Of the solutions, I have used Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is more costly."

"This solution is quite expensive."

"Its pricing is quite low considering the features they are offering. As compared to other solutions, it is reasonable. They do have professional support. If we need professional support, then there will be additional costs."

"Pricing for this solution could be better."

"Forcepoint offers a more cost-effective solution because everything, including OCR, is included in one package, unlike Symantec, where it is an add-on with an additional cost."

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"$The price of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is expensive, it is approximately $6,000 to $9,000 per license annually."

"For large enterprise companies, the price should be alright, but for small businesses, the uptake might be slow because, for these clients, the price doesn't look very attractive."

"McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is a cheaply priced product, meaning it is not expensive since McAfee provides a free version of ePO, which includes phone support as well."

"McAfee tries to package different things into different products, then sell them as different products with different licenses. They just split everything up into multiple things. That's just their sales pitch and how they do it."

"It's an expensive solution"

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"It is attractively priced. It is a fraction of what we're going to pay for CrowdStrike or SentinelOne, but it only has a fraction of the capabilities as well."

"This solution is priced in the mid-range."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Insurance Company

Outsourcing Company

16%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	29

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	19

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?

Need to bare server cost if you are going for on prem setup. License cost is negotiable.

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What needs improvement with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?

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What is your primary use case for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?

My main use case for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is that I have used it for all three channels: the endpoint, web, and email. The main use case is preventing the exfiltration of personally iden...

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Which is better - Mcafee's MVision ePO or ePolicy Orchestrator?

Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Mcafee's MVision ePO or ePolicy Orchestrator network security software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Mcafee's ePolicy O...

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What needs improvement with McAfee MVISION ePO?

There is a question regarding suggestions for additional tools or functions for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, and whether the functionality part is completely satisfactory.

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What is your primary use case for McAfee MVISION ePO?

The question pertains to describing the use case and process for which people utilize McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator.

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Also Known As

Forcepoint DLP, Forcepoint Data Security Suite, Websense Data Security Suite

McAfee ePO, ePolicy Orchestrator, Intel Security ePolicy Orchestrator, McAfee MVISION ePO

Overview

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protects sensitive data everywhere it resides and moves, across endpoints, cloud apps, web, email, and on-premises environments. It delivers unified policies and centralized visibility to simplify compliance and prevent data breaches in real time.

With over 1,800 pre-defined templates, policies, and classifiers covering the regulatory requirements of 90+ countries and 160+ regions, Forcepoint DLP accelerates deployment and ensures precise protection of regulated and sensitive data.

Flexible deployment options let organizations protect data on-premises, in the cloud, or through a hybrid approach using the same unified console. Powered by AI-driven classification and Risk-Adaptive Protection (RAP), Forcepoint DLP reduces complexity, automates compliance, and safeguards data wherever work happens.

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is equipped with advanced fingerprinting technology, optical character recognition, and a large library of predefined rules. Organizations gain comprehensive data visibility and effective policy enforcement, supported by dynamic user behavior analysis and compliance capabilities. Its intuitive interface and flexible deployment options position it as a top choice for data security, although it could improve in communication reliability and language support. Complex reporting, machine learning integration, and cross-platform compatibility require enhancements.

What are the key features of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?

Ease of Installation: Simplifies setup for quick deployment.
Extensive Templates: Provides a wide range of compliance templates.
Powerful Fingerprinting: Offers robust data protection through precise identification.
Detailed Reporting: Generates comprehensive data movement reports.
Customizable Rules: Allows tailored data protection policies.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly connects to cloud environments.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Reads text in images for data security.
Risk Analysis: Assesses risks to enhance data protection strategies.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from reviews?

Data Protection: Safeguards sensitive information effectively.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet legal requirements like PCI.
Data Visibility: Provides clear insights into data movement.
Integrated Security: Works smoothly with existing security tools.
Behavior Analysis: Offers insights into end-user actions.

In industries like finance, legal, and healthcare, Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is implemented to protect sensitive data such as credit card information and personal identification. It monitors and controls data on networks, endpoints, and cloud services, detecting unauthorized transfers through features like OCR and fingerprinting.

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McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator centralizes cybersecurity management, providing a unified platform for antivirus and data loss prevention with integrated analytics and reporting capabilities. It enhances policy oversight and threat detection across diverse IT environments.

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator offers centralized management for robust network and endpoint security. Its scalable platform includes advanced threat prevention, encryption, and application control. With its intuitive console, it simplifies management of policies across devices. Challenges include improvements in automation, reporting, licensing clarity, and compatibility with modern technologies, often impacting system performance. Despite this, its centralized interface efficiently manages device control, antivirus, data loss prevention, and threat intelligence, offering custom insights for better compliance visibility.

What are the key features of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator?

Centralized Management: Streamlines security across endpoints from a single platform.
Intuitive Console: Simplifies navigation and administration for users.
Robust Antivirus and DLP: Provides comprehensive threats and data protection.
Advanced Analytics: Enhances insights into security data for proactive measures.
Scalability: Accommodates growing security needs of IT environments.
Extensive Automation: Facilitates efficient reporting and segmentation tasks.

What benefits should users expect from McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator?

Enhanced Compliance: Customized reporting improves visibility into regulatory adherence.
Threat Detection: Advanced analytics aid in identifying potential threats.
Centralized Policy Management: Simplifies control over security policies.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT systems.

In industries requiring meticulous data protection and compliance, such as finance and healthcare, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is implemented to manage endpoint security, alleviate data security risks, and ensure adherence to strict regulatory standards. Users benefit from its powerful capabilities in managing network logs and automating security tasks.

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Sample Customers

Alphawest, Betsson, Cellcom Israel Ltd., Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Confartigianato Vicenza, EverBank, Finansbank, iGATE, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Reliance Capital, Remosa, Toyota, Scavolini, Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Brelje & Race, Cognizant, Sutherland Global Services, Eagle Rock Energy, Arab National Bank, Bank Central Asia, Kleberg Bank, Leading Mexican Bank, SF Police Credit Union, Macquarie Telecom, Seagate Technology, Blackburn & Darwen Council, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, IRCEP, Major U.S. State Government, State of Alaska, State of Colorado, Cemex, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

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