Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker vs Symantec CloudSOC CASB comparison

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Proofpoint and Broadcom are both solutions in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category. Proofpoint is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0, while Broadcom is ranked #19. Proofpoint holds a 1.0% mindshare in CASB, compared to Broadcom’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Proofpoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker and Symantec CloudSOC CASB compete in the cloud security domain. While customers prefer Proofpoint's pricing and support, Symantec emerges stronger due to its extensive feature set.

Features: Proofpoint offers email security, DLP capabilities, and user-based threat insight for protection against phishing and email threats. Symantec provides granular data visibility, strong cloud application integrations, and sophisticated threat protection. Symantec's data loss prevention ensures comprehensive security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Proofpoint offers straightforward deployment and reliable customer support, enabling quick integration. Symantec features a more complex setup needing dedicated resources but offers strong customer training.

Pricing and ROI: Proofpoint provides competitive pricing focused on cost-effective security management with good ROI and minimal upfront costs. Symantec, while more expensive, offers advanced security features promising higher long-term returns. Proofpoint suits budget-conscious buyers, whereas Symantec appeals to those seeking comprehensive cloud security despite higher initial expenses.

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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 Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec CloudSOC CASB is 1.8%, up from 0.8% 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%
Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker	1.0%
Symantec CloudSOC CASB	1.8%
Other	92.8%

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.

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Farzad Ebrahimi

Senior Devsecops Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist at CGI

Layered security has protected our cloud AI apps and significantly reduced attack incidents

The best features Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker offers are multilayer protection against security attacks and escalation. The escalation feature in Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker is valuable because we are using more and more users, and it is very scalable in relation to the number of users using the same app on the cloud. The performance of Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker stands out as the number of attacks blocked is more than 90%. Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker has positively impacted my organization by resolving all of the security issues related to app security. I can share specific outcomes, such as a reduction in the number of incidents, which is more than 90% related to the past.

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cto543714

CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Works very well in a hybrid environment in terms of DLP policies, but trying to do your own troubleshooting can be a little bit difficult

It does scale. They have different data centers spread out for you to do things. It scales just fine, but it is the setup and configuration that you have to do in order for it to scale the way you want it to. I know that some of the newer technologies, such as Zscaler, are doing SD-LAN type connections and things of that sort to improve performance and scalability. So, things are still evolving in terms of scalability. Depending on how you deployed it, you can run into some performance gotchas. If you take a VPN connection and try to overtax it, you can run into problems. You can't say that it didn't scale. You have to use a different method to get the traffic, or you may have to set up two VPN tunnels or things of that sort. So, if you want it to scale, you have to think it through and make sure you are deploying it in a manner to scale. It can scale, but you have to plan it and make sure you think everything through.

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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

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

"From a corporate perspective, I understand that it's important to keep the company data safe."

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

"The iboss solution gives me the ability to scan the traffic through all the ports, through all the 131,000 PCP and UDP ports, and with this ability, we have the granularity also for consults over social media and applications on mobile, and this is an advantage that the customers are looking for right now."

"I would say iboss is a very good product; its scalability is very good, and it's seamless for the user."

"Its initial setup was straightforward."

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent."

"iboss is pretty scalable. They provide good support. The case managers you work with to coordinate what you need are pretty good."

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"The tool's most valuable feature is reporting. It helps us understand what's going on in our environment."

"The product is stable."

"The quarantine feature is the solution's most valuable aspect."

"From stability and availability standpoints, it is pretty good."

"Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker has positively impacted my organization by resolving all of the security issues related to app security."

"The active directory integration is very valuable as we can connect to the list of users that we have and the cloud control, the blocking, the access control of the cloud, can be handled by this product."

"The stability of the solution is very good; it's one of the most stable products on the market."

"One of the most valuable features of Symantec CloudSOC CASB is its detection functionality. It uses the same base as Data Loss Prevention, allowing for close integration between on-premises DLP and the Symantec CloudSOC CASB. This integration lets you manage policies and incidents across both platforms."

"This solution has improved my organization because it enables us to have visibility and monitoring over our global workforce connectivity to Office 365 and for Service Now."

"The scalability is excellent, and if a company needs to expand the product, it can do so easily."

"The ability to monitor for threats is the solution's most valuable aspect."

"The stability of the solution is great, and it's one of the most stable products on the market."

"The monitoring and threat protection were the solution's most valuable features."

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Cons

"The area I would like to see improvement in is the ability with in the reporter to navigate directly to the content the user is traversing. It is kind of there, but it's not perfect. Quite frequently, I receive links that lead me to pages with error messages."

"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."

"The reporting feature needs improvement. It doesn't give you the expected results. It is quite difficult to get the specific reports needed, and it is not as intuitive as the rest of the platform."

"I have heard they are doing DDoS filtering, but I am not certain if they are implementing it correctly."

"Sometimes when you call in support, you get someone who is just following a sheet. It feels like a runaround. You feel that you are running into that support wall."

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

"I would rate iboss an eight out of ten because it provides strong cloud-based security threat protection, centralized policy management, and visibility into web traffic. I would give it a higher rating if automation, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities could be improved further."

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

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"Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker should be cheaper."

"I think some of the hiccups that we had were with the number of domains that we had and how that had to be implemented in Proofpoint."

"They are priced significantly higher and less cost-effective than alternative options."

"The TLS encryption needs to be improved. It's not state of the art."

"The solution needs to focus on data security."

"I would like to see them develop the ability to integrate it with a central management system."

"The data security needs improvement."

"They have some room for improvement in terms of being able to do troubleshooting. If you're trying to troubleshoot it, you have to work a lot with their backend people in order to get to a solution. So, trying to do your own troubleshooting can be a little bit difficult."

"The data security needs improvement. We should be able to leverage it a bit better for situations where someone may be trying to upload documents onto the cloud application."

"It's a niche product. Not many people use it, and therefore there isn't as much of a knowledge base surrounding it."

"The solution should work to incorporate some machine learning policies like IDM and VML."

"The tool's deployment is complex. The environment can be challenging, especially if unfamiliar with the product."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"We had an enterprise contract with them for about 32,000 users at that point, which has now grown."

"The tool's most valuable feature is reporting. It helps us understand what's going on in our environment."

"It compares well with the competition because they're all priced on a per-user basis. I've seen the rest of them. There is definitely a huge price difference between them."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

FireLayers, PCASB

CloudSOC, Symantec CloudSOC

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

Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker provides comprehensive security for cloud applications, helping organizations protect against data breaches and manage compliance within cloud environments efficiently.

Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker leverages a combination of advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, and identity management to secure cloud-based applications. By offering visibility and control over user activities, it enables IT professionals to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Its seamless integration with existing security frameworks allows for a streamlined approach to safeguarding digital assets.

What are the main features of Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker?

Advanced Threat Protection: Shields against sophisticated cyber threats targeting cloud applications.
Data Loss Prevention: Detects and prevents unauthorized data sharing across platforms.
Visibility & Control: Provides comprehensive insights into user activities for enhanced monitoring.
Identity Management: Ensures secure access by managing user credentials and permissions.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker?

Enhanced Security Posture: Reduce risks by securing sensitive data in cloud applications.
Compliance Assurance: Meets regulatory requirements through effective monitoring and controls.
Cost Efficiency: Minimizes security costs with integrated solutions compatible with existing systems.
Operational Ease: Streamlines deployment process for faster time-to-value.

In finance, healthcare, and education, Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker is implemented to protect data privacy and meet compliance standards specific to each industry. By tailoring configurations to sector-specific needs, organizations leverage its capabilities to maintain robust security and support regulatory adherence.

Proofpoint

Symantec CloudSOC CASB is a cloud security platform that delivers robust monitoring and threat detection capabilities. It integrates seamlessly with on-premises DLP for consistent policy application across hybrid environments, providing effective management of cloud-based resources and ensuring security compliance.

Designed for enterprises transitioning to cloud environments, Symantec CloudSOC CASB offers powerful tools for monitoring and controlling sensitive data. It effectively integrates with active directory for streamlined user management, enabling secure access control. Enterprises leverage its capabilities to block unauthorized activities and protect sensitive information as they adapt to cloud services, benefiting from reliable logging and hybrid policy management. While scalability and integration with existing systems are strong suits, there's potential for enhanced data security, endpoint solution integration, and improved Azure AD connectivity.

What are the key features of Symantec CloudSOC CASB?

Monitoring and Threat Detection: Provides continuous oversight and threat identification.
Seamless DLP Integration: Ensures hybrid policy application across environments.
Active Directory Integration: Simplifies user management and access control.
Logging and Access Control: Offers reliable logging and blocks unauthorized storage access.
Hybrid Environment Support: Facilitates management of cloud and on-premises policies.

What benefits can users expect from adopting Symantec CloudSOC CASB?

Enhanced Security: Improves protection of sensitive data in cloud transitions.
Efficient Access Management: Streamlined user control with directory integration.
Scalable Solution: Adaptable to growing organizational needs.
Policy Consistency: Ensures unified policy application across platforms.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Helps identify and mitigate threats effectively.

Organizations in industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology implement Symantec CloudSOC CASB to manage cloud migrations securely. They utilize its modules like Securelet and Gatelet to prevent data leakage, control shadow IT, and regulate access to cloud collaboration tools like Office 365. By establishing keyword-based policies, they monitor uploads, effectively addressing shadow data concerns and reinforcing data security during cloud adoption.

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Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

Emerging Technologies, HP, CSA, Perion

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