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Check Point CloudGuard Code Security vs Proofpoint Enterprise DLP comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudflare One
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Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (20th), Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (15th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (7th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (13th), Access Management (12th), Bot Management (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (8th), ZTNA (3rd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (3rd)
Check Point CloudGuard Code...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
24th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
DevSecOps (9th)
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is 1.2%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP1.2%
Cloudflare One1.7%
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security0.5%
Other96.6%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

CV
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.
Mamadou Fallou Diagne - PeerSpot reviewer
IT security and network analyst at Revenu Québec
Management team gains substantial protection while navigating ongoing configuration challenges
The most valuable features of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security include our approach to manage it via the management we have on-premises, and we also deploy the same extension management of CloudGuard to manage all the virtual systems on Azure. We effectively use artificial intelligence with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security, as we have teams that work with AI and we frequently manage our firewalls using AI along with the CloudGuard and all virtual systems.
SR
Director Cybersecurity at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Email data controls have reduced accidental leaks and support ongoing compliance monitoring
Overall, Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a strong platform, but there are areas for improvement to enhance usability and effectiveness. One challenge is policy complexity and lifecycle management. As DLP programs mature, policies become layered and interdependent, leading to frustrations such as rule overlap that causes multiple triggers on a single message. Limited visibility into policy hierarchy impacts, difficulty modeling how new rules interact with existing ones, and change management requiring careful validation can all be challenging. An improvement opportunity would be advanced policy simulation tools for conflict detection between rules and clear rule precedence visualization, which would help understand the source of issues. The administrator user experience can feel dense from an admin perspective, especially when managing multiple layered policies, handling rule precedence, troubleshooting overlapping triggers, and onboarding new administration. As DLP programs mature, policy environments become complex quickly. Improvement opportunities would include visual policy mapping, impact previews, easier bulk policy editing, simpler policy cloning with conflict detection, and smarter recommendations during policy creation that would be very beneficial. Regarding data discovery and risk posture visibility, improvements are needed. While email layer protection is robust, organizations need better visibility across their repositories. There is an opportunity for built-in sensitive data discovery scanning and risk exposure mapping to identify which business units handle more sensitive data. A data movement visualization dashboard could also be beneficial, transitioning from reactive DLP blocking to proactive data exposure intelligence, which would significantly increase maturity.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a stable solution."
"Cloudflare One has assisted in securing my remote workforce through a SASE solution with Cloudflare One and the Workers part, although I am not currently using the Workers component."
"I'm very satisfied with the environment and the dashboard."
"Cloudflare is simple to use."
"Enables me to work from two locations."
"It's a perfect solution from my perspective; it's easy to understand and easy to configure."
"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."
"The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."
"We have a strong sense of security assurance when utilizing CloudGuard, as it consistently delivers outstanding protection capabilities."
"You can maintain a legal framework structure at all times."
"Automation has helped a lot to identify and automatically execute policies, rules, and blocks due to its machine learning."
"We can ensure that by following and adapting our needs based on these guidelines we will be a great organization with a strong vision and a great security framework established to protect us."
"Its fastest and most outstanding characteristic is ensuring a development line that will not lead to applying applications or code development."
"Having a cloud detection response helps to very quickly identify security threats in our environment."
"I can recommend Check Point CloudGuard Code Security to other organizations as it is a good platform to protect our organization."
"Compared to what we used before, it's helping us to be more efficient in managing our traffic."
"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a mature, reliable email-layer data protection solution that delivers strong value when implemented with proper governance."
"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has positively impacted my organization by keeping us secure and making us aware of whether any critical information is in motion or at risk, and furthermore, whether there are employees that have malicious intent or malicious actions."
"Proofpoint adds value and proves its ROI based on the services they provide."
"The threat detection is really excellent with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP and the way that it is able to see the threats before they become or before they enter the company is remarkable."
"Proofpoint is definitely the best."
"Being from the consultant side, I can say that the customer was really happy with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP as is."
"Adaptive information protection with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has changed how we handle sensitive data and respond to threats, allowing us to block sensitive data if it is being shared with external persons."
"The best features Proofpoint Enterprise DLP offers, which stand out to me, are the ease of use and integration into the current email gateway."
 

Cons

"The response time for support must be reduced."
"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform needs to improve its documentation. It took time to do the implementation."
"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."
"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."
"Feedback could be enhanced."
"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."
"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."
"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."
"The ease of use could be better."
"The enhancements are needed in the logging system and log management processes."
"The costs are not transparent."
"They could include web functionalities such as sandboxing."
"The solution should improve false-positives."
"Some challenges with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security include that we noticed FortiGate is much more efficient on AWS, and our team prefers to deploy FortiGate there instead of CloudGuard due to the management challenges on the cloud."
"I am satisfied with the performance and results enhanced by this product since we deployed it."
"This is a highly technical solution for users who do not have security experience. It requires specialized knowledge of configurations to use it correctly."
"Proofpoint Email Data Loss Prevention (DLP) should probably add something more into their case management process."
"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is generally a high-pricing solution, so it generally requires additional licenses for the DLP."
"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP definitely has a higher cost compared to other email security tools, but some good solutions come at a cost."
"Overall, Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a strong platform, but there are areas for improvement to enhance usability and effectiveness."
"I think Proofpoint Enterprise DLP could be improved by including templates."
"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP can be improved; the UI can always use work, but I don't have any real frustration points at the moment."
"From the pricing standpoint, I learned from my senior management team that Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a little higher compared to other basic DLP tools."
"For improvement, I think adding more AI-powered features would be beneficial for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."
"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."
"The prices are slightly expensive."
"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."
"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 solution is not that expensive."
"It is extremely affordable and high value for cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
20%
Security Firm
17%
Construction Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Cloudflare Access?
Cloudflare Access has strong integration with Microsoft, among other platforms. However, when it comes to Kaspersky, ...
What is your primary use case for Cloudflare Access?
Cloudflare Access provides secure access to internal applications for employees, external members of the organization...
What advice do you have for others considering Cloudflare Access?
Cloudflare Access is one of the best integrations available. While about two hundred vendors offer similar services, ...
What do you like most about Spectral?
We have had a number of real events where developers accidentally made commits of API keys, and we were able to detec...
What needs improvement with Spectral?
There are still areas for improvement with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security. All the features we have on the fire...
What needs improvement with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?
I have no complaints about how Proofpoint Enterprise DLP can be improved.
What is your primary use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?
My main use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is email filtering for both spam and malicious attachments and phishing.
What advice do you have for others considering Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?
If one is looking for a bulletproof solution, then Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is the answer. I feel confident enough i...
 

Also Known As

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

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Doddle, Bangalore International Airport, Grupo financiero ACOBO, DigitalTrack
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