Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs VMware Carbon Black Endpoint comparison

The compared Mimecast and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Mimecast is ranked #4 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 2.8% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #31 in EPP , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 99% of Mimecast users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Code42 Incydr and VMware Carbon Black Endpoint compete in the cybersecurity solution category. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint appears to have the upper hand due to its superior functionality and user satisfaction.

Features: Code42 Incydr is recognized for robust data recovery, data loss prevention, and secure cloud storage. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint stands out with advanced threat detection, response capabilities, and real-time security monitoring.

Room for Improvement: Code42 Incydr could improve its integration with other security tools, enhance its alerting system, and expand its analytics capabilities. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint needs better reporting features, lower resource consumption, and more streamlined updates.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Code42 Incydr is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer support. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint's deployment is more complex but provides detailed documentation and comprehensive onboarding resources.

Pricing and ROI: Code42 Incydr customers find the pricing competitive with a good return on investment for data protection. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint users feel the cost is justified by its extensive security features, leading to a positive ROI.

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Mindshare comparison

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.8%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	6.2%
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention	4.7%
Other	86.3%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint	2.0%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	6.8%
CrowdStrike Falcon	5.9%
Other	85.3%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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External Ganesh

Security Engineer at Comcast

Insider threats have been detected faster and internal data exposure is now controlled

Regarding how Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection can be improved, sometimes the tool is slightly laggy, wherein it would take some time for us to fetch the related logs from the Mimecast portal, and that of course can be improved. There could also be a graph or a kind of a graph where, if the organization has a smaller number of employees, it is fine, but if it has a large number of employees and different departments, then in that case, Mimecast could give us an AI suggestion upon how to improvise the current security posture, how we stand and where we can go up to in terms of implementing or tweaking the policies. As the organization's size gets bigger, it would also be better if Mimecast could provide some solutions upon how to segregate the users into groups and what groups can have which policies. Those kinds of features can be added. Regarding Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security could improve as I am not entirely sure how it works. It would be helpful if Mimecast could, as the AI capabilities are in place, maintain a strict governance policy upon the data that is being processed, especially for user personally identifiable information. As insider risk management sometimes also gets into the personal details of the user, organizations might be hesitant; even we are also hesitant to use the AI capabilities. If Mimecast could provide more information about how they store the data and whether the agents are local agents or cloud-hosted agents, that would be of great help for the organizations to consider its AI capabilities while adhering to the compliance needs of a particular organization.

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Paanob-Mahanarongchai

CTO at Microsoft

Improved incident investigation has supported response while core protection still needs progress

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint does not have easy integration, as there are many complexities with the Ribitava API, which is very deep. I rate this solution overall as a five or six on a scale from one to ten. I have integrated VMware Carbon Black Endpoint with other tools that are helpful. I think this solution should be targeted at small clients, because adoption will grow more with small businesses tomorrow.

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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

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"We mostly use Cloudflare WAF, and gets basic Cloudflaire DDoS, caching as extra bonus . We like the factor these features are all integrated into 1 console, simple to manage."

"I'm very satisfied with the environment and the dashboard."

"The solution has different options that can be used to differentiate DDoS attacks."

"What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection."

"The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."

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"Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection has impacted my organization positively by protecting our environment from malicious links and spam."

"Customer Service: Exceptional customer service. Always above and beyond."

"Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection has positively impacted my organization as earlier we were struggling with insider risk wherein we were not having any control over it."

"The most valuable features for us are the training and support they provide, as well as ease of backup from the product."

"Once setup, it rarely requires user intervention."

"If you are looking for a reliable, private cloud, comprehensive endpoint backup solution CrashPlan is one of the best choices you can make!"

"Low system overhead, setting retention policies, ease of use"

"I'm still new to it; I think right now I am 90% happy with it."

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"There's lots of very useful documentation online to help troubleshoot and learn about the product."

"Provides visibility into the chain of attack and threats that use valid operating system processes to execute attacks."

"The triage feature that shows you the whole chain of the malware is useful."

"The solution allows you to override it and manually install an application if you need it to, and it's very good at alerting you to malicious content or unauthorized software."

"The solution has a very nice API on the back end for remoting into a system and executing scripts or utilizing self automation."

"The solution is extremely scalable."

"I like its protection very much. It protects and allows us to lock the environment pretty tightly. Nothing that is not approved through Carbon Black can run in the environment. There is no default. Everything goes through Carbon Black Protect, and everything has to be first approved. Every software is considered to be guilty before prove innocent."

"Carbon Black Cb Defense has a nice component called Alert Triage; it has helped to detect threats across the data and contains full details of the process execution kill chain and go live for immediate remediation."

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Cons

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform needs to improve its documentation. It took time to do the implementation."

"Cloudflare One is not very powerful, but for what we require, it is basic and sufficient."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

"They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan."

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"The biggest area to improve would be notifications for admins."

"In a couple of instances, we had a little bit of trouble in getting it distributed throughout the organization. We ultimately managed to do it, but they talk about it being a pretty simple process, and it became a little laborious. It would just turn away. The agents were not being distributed. It was just churning and churning and churning. When we were looking for specific categories of data, it was getting bogged down, but that was not even so much Code42, although some of it was their issue."

"Other than licensing issues and limited amount of data storage, but that is expected with scaling."

"We had one server that has tendency to make the client stop, but usually fixes itself if you give it a few hours."

"If you install the home user version of CrashPlan, you will need to uninstall it before you are able to install the pro version."

"I would highlight reporting and analytics improvement. While the dashboard looks great, getting highly customized reports out of the system without using an external API can be difficult."

"CrashPlan deployment and integration with existing systems was easy, but the interface could be more helpful to non-tech savvy users."

"Improvement-wise, just because I have other clients who use Abnormal and Material Security, I can say Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection's dashboard is not that user-appealing, where someone would actually go through their dashboard and figure out metrics."

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"CB Defense could be more compatible with Linux, and its cloud provision could be improved."

"The device control feature could also be compatible with the user’s profile as well."

"We did have a bug that was persistent for it's now going on two months and it hasn't been fixed."

"The directions for Splunk are spot on, but it is difficult to find anything on integration with AlienVault,"

"In the next release, it would help if we can get better control over containers."

"I'm not sure as to the logic of how we've decided to customize it. We've only really used it since February and therefore there may be more to do on that front. That's why it's hard to say if something is missing or if we just aren't utilizing it."

"The licensing price is a bit expensive when compared with other solutions."

"The solution has to mature on container security and a lot of cloud environment security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"In terms of licensing costs, Carbon Black CB Defense was all associated with CROW and the services my company is using with them, so it came all-inclusive."

"The product’s price is less expensive than other vendors."

"Its pricing was very good, which is one of the reasons I went to it as an alternative. It is on a yearly basis. There are no additional fees."

"This is a really expensive product and we pay licensing fees on a yearly basis."

"The solution has almost the same price as other different kinds of infrastructures, but it offers a lot of different features."

"It's reasonable in price"

"The product is quite reasonable."

"The platform is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	42

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	33

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Mimecast Incydr, Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

Carbon Black CB Defense, Bit9, Confer

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection streamlines automated backups and simplifies navigation with intuitive interfaces, supporting cross-platform environments and central administration.

Offering seamless integration of security and management tools, Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection enhances data protection while ensuring ease of use. With real-time data management and centralized administration, businesses experience minimized maintenance effort. Despite needing improvements in reporting, account management, and mobile integration, its robust risk scoring and lightweight clients offer substantial benefits. Designed for corporate and HIPAA-related data, it aids recovery from device losses and strengthens data loss prevention, integrating well into egress strategies.

What are the key features of Mimecast?

Automated Backups: Ensures data is backed up seamlessly with minimal intervention.
Real-time Data Management: Provides up-to-date data access and processing.
Cross-platform Support: Maintains functionality across different systems and devices.
Intuitive Interfaces: Easy navigation improves user experience.
Centralized Administration: Allows for streamlined management of data and security measures.
Risk Scoring: Customizable settings for enhanced data protection.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data protection tasks with intuitive processes.
Maintenance Efficiency: Reduces manual effort through automated features.
Resource Utilization: Optimizes device and cloud resources for better performance.
Robust Support: Ensures help is readily available to address issues.

Industries like healthcare and legal benefit from Mimecast's data recovery support for HIPAA-compliance and large-scale unstructured data management. The platform is adaptable for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, essential for maintaining security in high-risk environments such as during legal investigations.

Mimecast

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint enhances endpoint security with its robust EDR, threat detection, and live response features. The cloud-based architecture supports remote management and easy setup while behavioral monitoring and dynamic grouping minimize security risks.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is designed for those seeking comprehensive endpoint protection. With its cloud-based deployment, organizations experience streamlined remote control and simplified rollout processes. Its behavioral monitoring, incident response capabilities, and firewall integration deliver advanced security measures. Although it addresses many security challenges, areas like manual alert management, on-demand scanning, and integration with systems like AlienVault USM require refinement. Improved UI, EDR components, and flexible pricing models would enhance user satisfaction. On-premise deployment infrastructure and compatibility issues with some operating systems need attention. Enhanced reporting, container security, and multi-tenancy support are also essential for fulfilling industry needs. AI-driven analysis and threat isolation empower companies by fostering proactive management.

What are the key features of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?

EDR Capabilities: Offers comprehensive endpoint detection and response to identify and mitigate threats.
Live Response: Enables real-time threat response actions for rapid containment and remediation.
Threat Detection: Uses advanced AI to identify and isolate potential security risks effectively.
Cloud-Based Architecture: Facilitates remote management and easy deployment of security measures.
Behavioral Monitoring: Continuously analyzes application behavior to detect anomalies and threats.
Dynamic Grouping: Organizes devices for improved management and targeted security policies.
Firewall Integration: Enhances security by integrating existing firewall solutions for a layered defense approach.
Whitelisting and Policy Management: Streamlines security configurations by managing allowed applications and user access policies.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?

Ease of Setup: Simplifies initial deployment and management processes.
Scalability: Supports organizational growth by easily adapting to expanding security needs.
Detailed Process Monitoring: Provides deep visibility into application processes to identify threats efficiently.
Threat Isolation: Promotes proactive threat management, helping minimize the impact of security breaches.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint finds extensive application in industries focused on stringent security requirements. Managed security service providers leverage its capabilities to deliver comprehensive protection to multiple clients worldwide. Organizations use it primarily for antivirus protection and incident management, integrating it with their existing security frameworks to strengthen endpoint visibility and real-time threat prevention. Its advanced detection and application control features make it a preferred choice in industries that prioritize robust security measures. However, it requires improvements in terms of system compatibility and customization flexibility to better serve diverse industry environments.

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