Check Point Pointsec [EOL] vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

Check Point Pointsec [EOL]

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100% willing to recommend

Sophos SafeGuard

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93% willing to recommend

Check Point Pointsec [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Pointsec [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos SafeGuard

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Encryption (2nd), Mobile Data Protection (2nd)

Featured Reviews

AshleyMorales

Cloud computing at ITQS

Very good disk encryption, secure authentication, and centralized administration

At the time when this tool was launched on the market, it had new technologies integrated within. It was the beginning of the revolution of computing, and at the beginning, with the characteristics, everything was wonderful. However, if we compare it with today's technologies, we see that it is lacking quite a few things, including a nice interface, more functionalities, integrations with third parties, more security administration in policies, and more detailed reports.

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Umesh Shetty

Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd

Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption

I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.

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

Pros

"At the time when this tool was launched on the market, it had new technologies integrated within."

"From the moment we started using Check Point Secure Web Gateway, we realized its great value and ability to take it not only on-premise but also into our cloud-based environment."

"One of the characteristics that give us the most value is that it offers the ability to perform HTTPS inspections."

"Full disk encryption helps us ensure that data stored on a device is encrypted."

"Check Point GAiA is easy to use."

"If you have a Premium Support plan then the technical support is very good."

"Overall, Sophos is a great product."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the GUI is easy to use."

"What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use."

"The solution has done a fabulous job of protecting us from threats."

"The features that I have found most valuable are encryption tools that encrypt the hard disk and the USB sticks."

"We have a process and policies, including that all data should be secure, and SafeGuard has helped us to protect that integrity to confidentiality."

"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."

"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."

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Cons

"The installation was quite complex."

"We would maybe want (in the future) advanced security in the filtering of access to the metaverse by augmented reality cameras."

"The UI was one of the most difficult points to get used to. Due to the UI, even though it was used every day, the administration was complicated."

"Overall, this is a good product but it does lack features that we need."

"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see application identity support."

"We would maybe want (in the future) advanced security in the filtering of access to the metaverse by augmented reality cameras."

"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries."

"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."

"What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable."

"There are times that this solution takes up too much memory that needs to be resolved."

"The solution lacks connectivity to Azure AD so it can connect to the regular internal Windows AD server but there's no direct connection to Azure AD."

"Pricing is a little more than similar products."

"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems."

"The lack of need for the patch for an extra password is a shortcoming. It will be a great improvement if the patch requires an extra password so that they can find out how to synchronize your Windows password with the same password for Sophos SafeGuard."

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"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."

"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."

"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."

"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."

"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."

"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."

"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

13%

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Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	8

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What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?

The product is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?

I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...

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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?

I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.

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Also Known As

Pointsec

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption

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Check Point Software Technologies

Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.

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