Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) vs Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Forcepoint are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0, while Forcepoint is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. Check Point Software Technologies holds a 1.7% mindshare in DLP, compared to Forcepoint’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 99% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Forcepoint users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 24, 2026

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention and Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration are both key players in the cybersecurity domain, focusing on data loss prevention and email security, respectively. Forcepoint holds an advantage in data-centric security due to its robust data discovery and classification capabilities, while Check Point excels in email and collaboration security through its AI-driven threat protection.

Features: Forcepoint offers comprehensive data loss prevention across multiple channels, including endpoint and network protection, with strong data discovery and classification features. It is highly praised for its flexible policy creation and extensive template support. Check Point Harmony capitalizes on robust email and collaboration security, providing protection against phishing and spam through AI-driven tools and seamless integration with cloud services.

Room for Improvement: Forcepoint could streamline its complex interface and deployment process, improve its OCR capabilities for more languages, and enhance data classification to reduce false positives. It also needs better integration for multi-platform environments. Check Point Harmony could expand support beyond major platforms like Microsoft and Google, enhance reporting features, and improve integration with diverse email platforms. Addressing performance lag and increasing API flexibility could also enhance user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Forcepoint offers deployment options including on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud, though it may require significant resources and has a complex setup. Customer service varies by region, with occasional delays reported. Check Point Harmony, being predominantly cloud-based, is easier to deploy but lacks on-premises options. Customer service is generally responsive, though some regions report room for improvement in response times.

Pricing and ROI: Forcepoint's pricing is moderately high and comparable to competitors like Symantec, though users value its comprehensive coverage for ROI through improved data management and compliance. Its pricing flexibility could improve accessibility for smaller enterprises. Check Point Harmony is priced at a premium similar to FortiGate but justifiable due to its robust features, appealing to medium and large enterprises. ROI is reflected in enhanced security and efficiency.

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) is 1.7%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is 4.7%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention	4.7%
Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration)	1.7%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Other	91.6%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

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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Harish (Kumar)

Cybersecurity And Information Governance Head at Aeren

Email security has blocked sophisticated phishing and now protects inboxes with AI detection

The only challenge with Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) is that it is an API-based solution. In an API-based solution, the major challenge is that it can read email content and Google Drive content. This presents a data privacy challenge, and we had to mitigate it by signing a Data Processing Agreement and other agreements. Because it is not a traditional in-line solution, Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) connects with Google Workspace using API permission and can access email, attachments, sender, recipient information, links, and all metadata is with Check Point. Data storage and everything else is with Check Point, which is the challenge. This solution has a drawback because of API deployment, while other solutions are traditional secure email gateways that are in-line solutions. In those solutions, we need to change the MX record, but with this solution we do not need to change the MX record, which is a pro of API-based deployment. However, there is also a con in that with API solutions, the email is scanned but after delivery in the mailbox.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It will take the blow rather than our applications should an attack occur."

"Clover is the best product globally."

"It's a perfect solution from my perspective; it's easy to understand and easy to configure."

"It is a stable solution."

"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."

"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."

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

"Cloudflare, in my opinion, was easy to implement."

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"The most valuable features would be its ability to intercept phishing emails and emails laden with malware, viruses, false links, etc."

"The solution helps to block spam emails."

"As with most of the other Check Point products, the CloudGuard SaaS has the advanced visibility of the events and alerts."

"As Check Point is a leading technology in the industry, it provides maximum protection against email phishing attacks and provides the identity of users and visibility over shadow IT applications."

"The feature I find to be most valuable is very much the zero-touch provisioning. I was able to be up, operational, and 100 percent functional in less than a half an hour."

"Checkpoint Harmony Email and Collaboration is one of the cloud solutions for email that has given us the most added value."

"The stuff that it's picking up and blocking and stopping from coming into our environment has been fantastic."

"Based on domain and URL reputation, it will allow traffic to flow."

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"Technical support is always good with providing a solution and understanding the issues."

"The product's configuration phase is easy."

"The good side of the Forcepoint DLP is integrating with the end user behavior dynamically."

"It is an enterprise grade solution and it has all the capabilities which one should have in a DLP including CASB, network DLP and email DLP."

"The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionality is another helpful feature, especially for unstructured data. Being able to discover sensitive data in an unstructured format is the most beneficial element of the solution."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it captures where the data is being moved."

"One of the most valuable features is the set of built-in policies that Forcepoint has for PCI compliance. We just need to activate them and start working. Without them, it would be a big task to do a data transformation."

"Some good features are basically its UAV Analytics engine. And even fingerprinting is really good in Forcepoint."

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Cons

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

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

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."

"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 free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

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"The implementation could definitely be better."

"They could continue to offer more stringent security policy measures for threat point management."

"I would rate the customer support a four, maximum, because I have had to reach out to them, and it wasn't great. I ended up with a technician that didn't actually know how to resolve the issue and was just doing basic level one troubleshooting, so it was very time-consuming to work with them."

"At this time, the two-factor authentication does not work for Active Directory."

"A signature-based filter could improve the solution's AI model for spam email."

"Maybe Check Point can work on the DLP part."

"Stability has been a pain point. I was going back and forth with my product engineer and project manager for a couple of months. I had the product in a demonstration mode and wasn't satisfied with the results initially. After a few alterations and a few revisions later, it is fine."

"They could help us be integrating features with solutions from third parties."

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"When we integrate with Forcepoint SSE product, a few classifiers cannot be matched as per customer's expectations and customizable workflows can be an added advantage."

"If you are a macOS user, there are issues in the area of USB control."

"Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is not a very well-integrated tool."

"The deployment can be difficult."

"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."

"They can improve a bit in the OCR category. The OCR deployment could be simplified. Right now, you have to set up a separate server to manage all the data going through the network, especially the images. Forcepoint could better integrate the OCR component with central management."

"Technical support needs improvement. There are long stretches of time between queries and responses."

"I'd like the data classification to be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"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 solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"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."

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

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

"Reasonable cost, quick and easy implementation, and transparent."

"The product is expensive."

"The price is very good, based on what they deliver."

"One of the nice features is that the licensing model is elastic, so if you go over your license count, you can add users during your billing cycle and true-up later."

"The pricing and licensing are always negotiable."

"This is a very good product if you are on the cloud, but the price is a little more expensive."

"The difference between [Check Point and its competitors] boiled down to money. Price-wise, Check Point was very good, it was very competitive."

"Check Point is more expensive. That's the honest truth. So far, it's a good value for the money."

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"The cost for the product for our use is less than $10 per user."

"I can't comment on the cost, as a different department handles that."

"It's not the cheapest solution but it's not the most expensive. It's a good price for a good product."

"From one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the solution's pricing to be an eight."

"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."

"This solution is quite expensive."

"The pricing and licensing fees could be improved."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	73
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	36

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

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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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Also Known As

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

Check Point CloudGuard, Check Point CloudGuard SaaS , Check Point Harmony Email & Office

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

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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Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration provides AI-powered security features for email and collaboration platforms, integrating with Microsoft 365 for comprehensive protection against phishing and malware threats.

Designed for seamless deployment, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration offers advanced protection with minimal false positives. Users benefit from real-time alerts, granular threat analysis, and intuitive operation. It supports API-based email security, ensuring safe communication channels and data protection. While it integrates smoothly with Microsoft 365, improvements in dashboard usability, stability, false positive reduction, and expanded integrations with non-Microsoft platforms can enhance the experience.

What are the key features of Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration?

AI-Powered Threat Intelligence: Utilizes machine learning to detect and prevent emerging threats.
Seamless Office 365 Integration: Offers easy deployment and integration with Microsoft's suite.
Zero-Day Attack Prevention: Protects against unknown vulnerabilities with advanced sandboxing.
Robust Phishing Protection: Employs comprehensive techniques to block phishing attempts.
Advanced Sandboxing: Analyzes potential threats in a controlled environment to prevent breaches.
Comprehensive Dashboards: Provides insights with real-time threat monitoring and analysis.

What benefits or ROI should be considered?

Ease of Deployment: Simple setup process with minimal disruption to operations.
Cost-Effective Security: Reduces potential breach costs with proactive threat prevention.
Reduced False Positives: Minimizes unnecessary alerts, allowing teams to focus on real threats.
Enhanced Threat Visibility: Real-time analytics offer deeper understanding of security landscape.

In finance, healthcare, and education industries, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is deployed to safeguard sensitive information and ensure unrestricted communication flow. These sectors value its ability to block suspicious emails, prevent data loss, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

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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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