We mainly use this solution for data protection and access to our critical company information.
Co-Founder at Avant Consulting
Protection for your critical data that is quick to deploy and inexpensive
Pros and Cons
- "The product is good and reliable. The vendor company is continually improving it and they seem to stay one step ahead."
- "Everything can be improved and maybe there is a way to improve the user experience through the interface."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I do not think I should name a specific feature that is the most valuable because it is a product we are using as a unified solution and that is very important because it is one of the leaders in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. So there is not a specific feature that is more important than the whole of it together.
What needs improvement?
The product is actually quite a good and reliable product and I don't know what to suggest because we are quite satisfied with it. So I would not want to name something that could be improved because it is a product that the vendor company is continually improving and upgrading on their own. The new features that they add in are quite satisfying for our needs. They seem to stay one step ahead.
There are customers that are moving from Fortinet or Cisco to Forcepoint. I think that is mainly because it is coming from military technology, from Raytheon (defense contracting), so it is quite well rated even though it has not been around for a long time.
In the next release of Forcepoint DLP, I don't really think that there a lot of things that I would need. I guess that there is always a way to improve the experience surrounding the user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for about two years now.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very easy to scale this product because it is made to be used by big enterprises and also fleet management sites all over the world. We have about 100 users who are working with the solution within our company. They are normal end-users, not administrators, and the product is installed on each computer. We only require one person on staff for deployment and maintenance. It is actually less than one person. But it is one person dedicated to the task of supporting the product.
How are customer service and support?
We have had the opportunity to use their technical support. They were very prompt and very good about getting us what we needed. They are very skilled and we were satisfied with their work.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use another solution previously before using Forcepoint DLP.
How was the initial setup?
The setup for the product is quite straightforward. It takes maybe 10 or 15 minutes to be installed before it is ready to be used. For the integration, it took maybe one day. In all, it was very fast.
What about the implementation team?
We did the deployment of the solution with the help of our own team. I was not directly involved.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost for the product for us is less than $10 per user. We do not pay any additional costs for technical support. Everything is included.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Forcepoint DLP we did evaluate other options in the product category like from CA Technologies (Computer Associates, acquired by Broadcom, Inc.). We also considered a DLP product by Symantec.
What other advice do I have?
Advice that I would give to someone looking into implementing Forcepoint DLP is to take care and compare it to other solutions. Other solutions may have a more established reputation because Forcepoint is a new name on the market. But I would recommend taking a look at all the technical features and the pricing as part of their consideration before making a decision.
On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Forcepoint DLP as a nine-out-of-ten. The thing that would make it a ten for me would be for the company to improve the technical implementation. It should be better organized.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: distributor

Senior Cyber Security Analyst at a logistics company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Deployment and scalability could improve, but reliable
Pros and Cons
- "I did not experience any crashes. The solution has been stable in my usage."
- "The initial setup of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is of medium difficulty level."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention for security.
We have not implemented the solution fully and it is still being configured.
What is most valuable?
The solution is stable overall.
What needs improvement?
The implementation could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention for approximately three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I did not experience any crashes. The solution has been stable in my usage.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a four out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I have used the support from Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention.
I rate the support from Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a seven out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used a similar Microsoft solution to Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, and the Microsoft solution was better. However, we were using Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention because we had a contract.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is of medium difficulty level.
What was our ROI?
I have not seen an ROI at this time. I have only used the solution for a short time. I would need approximately one year to determine the ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a five out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Chief Technology Officer at Penta Global Limited
Good support, good reliability, and offers great integration
Pros and Cons
- "The integration is great."
- "The deployment can be difficult."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for data loss prevention.
What is most valuable?
The good side of the Forcepoint DLP is integrating with the end user behavior dynamically.
The formation level defining a DLP has become a very static form. In the case of Forcepoint, if it is possible to implement it, they integrate with the end user behavior analytics and then dynamically can run which documents should go to home. This is the most fascinating part.
The integration is great. It's good for dynamically assigning the volume and dynamically blocking some points based on the behavior change.
What needs improvement?
The most challenging part of DLP is the categorization of documents. Most organizations take the parts and the products, and then finally, the phase is difficult to categorize their product, and these are all very static.
The deployment can be difficult.
It could be priced a bit lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I can't speak to the scalability. It's not an aspect that I've extensively tested.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support was fine. They were well trained and knowledgable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I started with Forcepoint only. I have never used any other solution.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment may be a bit difficult.
We only need one or two people for maintenance and deployment tasks.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution ourselves with the help of technical support. They had people that were trained in the prcoess.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is moderate. I'd rate it three out of five in terms of affordability.
What other advice do I have?
We are Forcepoint partners.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. It's a pretty decent product in general.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Easy implementation, user-friendly, and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "We appreciate the user-friendliness and ease of implementation of the Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention platform. The availability of the vendor support team is an added advantage."
- "The support could improve Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention."
What is our primary use case?
Many organizations will have different use cases with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. Many companies are moving to an Amazon AWS cloud-based dashboard.
The solution has three deployed options, cloud, on-premise, and hybrid.
What is most valuable?
We appreciate the user-friendliness and ease of implementation of the Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention platform. The availability of the vendor support team is an added advantage.
What needs improvement?
The support could improve Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There are some improvements that can be made in stability.
I rate the stability of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is scalable. Our customers have between 3,000 and 10,000 devices using the solution.
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Customers that have voiced technical support could improve.
How was the initial setup?
We have a flexible model to size customers' requirements to deploy the solution and the process for us is not difficult.
The charges that the vendor has for the implementation are expensive.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team of three people who are certified in implementing the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is an annual subscription model and the amount depends on the type of implementation.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
General Manager - Presales Cloud & Security at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable protection with impressive scalability
Pros and Cons
- "Forcepoint has been the leader in the space for many years and they, are very well established, and mature."
- "The price could be reduced to be more cost, effective."
What is our primary use case?
We are system integrators. We sell solutions to suit our customers' needs.
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is used for securing your mission-critical data.
What is most valuable?
Forcepoint has been the leader in the space for many years and they are very well established, and mature. This is why customers choose Forcepoint DLP.
It's quite scalable.
What needs improvement?
The price could be reduced to be more cost-effective.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been selling Forcepoint Data Loss prevention for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Forcepoint DLP is scalable and one of the reasons they are quite popular.
The majority of our clients are large enterprise companies.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup and time it takes to deploy is dependant on the customer's environments and requirements.
After it is deployed, Forecepoint Data Loss Prevention requires maintenance and support.
What about the implementation team?
We are service providers. We implement this solution for our clients and provide support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Forcepoint DLP is a bit expensive.
There are additional fees associated with this solution. Customers are aware in advance and usually opt to include them.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Some of our clients find it to be costly and explore other solutions that are cost, effective.
What other advice do I have?
Before implementing this solution, you need to have an understanding of your environment. You need full visibility. Many customers are not aware of their environment and where all of the data is.
In summary, it's a fantastic product.
I would rate Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Security Consultant and Cybersecurity Support at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Good technical support, easy to install, and the CASB feature is helpful
Pros and Cons
- "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 initial setup is a bit complex. You will need help from the peer support team in the configuration."
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case for this solution is DLP.
What is most valuable?
Some of the features that I find to be valuable are the data loss features, such as CASB, Network, and Email.
What needs improvement?
The Database needs to be improved and fine-tuning is required on this product.
If they fine-tune it more, It will reduce the time that the client is spending on doing it. There are competitors on the market who are doing that now.
I realized that the engineering team is working on updates and improvements, so it is possible they are working on this now and will make it better. There are more things to see with this solution.
There are default policies regarding the source code and your instant messages. They should have been upgraded. I had already raised this and opened a ticket regarding this issue, and they are working on it.
The way DLP is now, people are using many different electronic things. DLP needs to put some focus on improving.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for the last two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is one hundred percent stable.
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.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is very nice. I don't have any issues other than the time zones. It's a bit of an issue for me.
The support is over email only.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit complex. You will need help from the peer support team in the configuration.
The environment is based on your environment and there were some policy-related issues, but they have been fixed internally.
What other advice do I have?
It is better to use this solution first, before using others.
Overall it's a nice product.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Product Manager with 201-500 employees
Cost-effective, intuitive GUI and is easy to scale
Pros and Cons
- "The GUI is very intuitive. That is the way I would explain its ease of use. It is straightforward."
- "Usually for the biome of a small company, like 50 users, setup takes more than one week."
What is our primary use case?
Most of the time we leave it at the first party level because of its ease of use and they do not need too much knowledge to use it. We offer it within the SMB market because it's not complex like other DLP solutions on the market, like McAfee. It is good for retail and the SMB, but I think they must have a COM-LAN with a stand-up LAN.
What is most valuable?
The GUI is very intuitive. That is the way I would explain its ease of use. It is straightforward.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention for over a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
As for its stability, it is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I believe it is very easy to scale.
Our clients are small and medium businesses.
How are customer service and technical support?
Support is quite good for this product
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple. You can deploy for 10 users or up to a hundred users in the same way.
In all cases we do the data classified setup. Usually for the biome of a small company, like 50 users, setup takes more than one week.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think it's the most cost-effective and affordable solution compared to other solutions that I have. I have not heard anything bad from customers.
What other advice do I have?
If anyone is looking for simplicity in a DLP solution, they must go with Forcepoint.
On a scale between one and ten, I would rate Forcepoint a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Distributor
I-Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
Enables us to keep our legal and confidential documents safe and secure
Pros and Cons
- "We don't require a lot of downtime, but when we do then we are getting proper support with no issue."
- "There is no support for the Bangla (Bengali) language, so we cannot use the Forcepoint technology for Bangla documents."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for this solution is to prevent leakage of enterprise legal data and company confidential documents.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution has been very useful for myself, my colleagues, and our customers by helping us to be more informed about IT concepts and DLP systems. This includes how to deal with enterprise legal data, legal documents, and especially confidential documents. There are IT cultural activities that we learn from this solution.
What is most valuable?
We use several components in this solution, including Endpoint Discovery, CEIT technology, Network Discovery, and NT integration. The most valuable feature in this solution is the support for templates.
What needs improvement?
The user interface for this solution should be improved.
We would like to see OCR from handwritten documents.
There is no support for the Bangla (Bengali) language, so we cannot use the Forcepoint technology for Bangla documents. It does support other languages, but Bangla is not one of them.
Finally, there are some of our customers who want to have a greater resolution when dealing with these technologies.
For how long have I used the solution?
Three to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a very stable solution. We don't have a lot of downtime, but when we do then we get proper support with no issue.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is not a product for small enterprise level customers, so most of the time we have to implement Forcepoint DLP for our large customers.
We have four to five customers using this, with several thousand users. They are doing fine, and we are trying to increase usage. The majority of users work in the Information Security department.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have contacted support many times and I am pleased. We get support without any issues, either from India, England, or the USA. If there is a personnel shortage then sometimes it takes longer, but this is not a very big problem, most of the time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Forcepoint, we used the McAfee solution for internet security. It had flaws and was lacking in terms of technological advancement.
We still use McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, but most of the time not for DLP. We use it for endpoint solutions such as malware detection.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not that complex. I would say that it is easy to set up.
The deployment time depends on whether the solution is being integrated with third-party products. If you are installing Forcepoint DLP with Forcepoint proxy and security then it is not a problem but, if you try to integrate it with Google, Cisco, or another third-party then sometimes there are problems and it takes longer.
We use four or five staff for deployment. Post-deployment, you can use just two or three for maintenance. The people are normally from Information Security, although some customers engage their operational team, as well.
What about the implementation team?
Most of the time we handle the deployment for our customers. If something is not working properly, such as not getting the proper data or traffic, then we contact Forcepoint for support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing and licensing fees could be improved. Some customers feel that the pricing is too high. For instance, Forcepoint doesn't sell less than two hundred and fifty licenses, and some customers find this is problematic.
For my office, it is a one-year license. For most of the customers, licensing is on a three-year basis. Some customers have requested perpetual licenses.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing this solution we evaluated Symantec Data Loss Prevention, but the pricing is too high for most of our customers.
What other advice do I have?
I suggest that before implementing this solution, people should decide which servers they want to keep at which location. This is a good strategy because after implementation and deployment, changing the server position creates problems. Proper homework is necessary before the full deployment.
This is one of the best solutions in the world but without support for our local language, Bangla, I cannot rate it ten out of ten. Overall, I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: There are several languages which are detected by the Forcepoint. We expect Bangla as a language in the DLP for data detection/blocking.

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