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Check Point SandBlast Network vs Digital Guardian comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
Check Point SandBlast Network improved security, reduced costs, enhanced incident handling, and allowed users to focus on responsibilities efficiently.
Sentiment score
5.8
Digital Guardian improved data protection, reduced breach risks, ensured compliance, saved money, and enhanced security and operational efficiency.
We have seen a good return on investment since implementing Check Point SandBlast Network, as we are spending less time on forensics and it is also preventing us from potential breaches, which itself justifies the cost.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
Protecting around 2,000 users from cyber threats, including ransomware, has positively impacted the organization's growth by reducing disruptions and business loss.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
Check Point SandBlast Network has saved our money because we don't need to be concerned about security or invest in any sandboxing.
Network Security Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
Mixed reviews for Check Point SandBlast Network support highlight slow responses, long resolution times, but commend knowledgeable representatives.
Sentiment score
6.7
Digital Guardian's customer service is prompt but can be inconsistent, especially for complex issues or international clients.
The customer support on chat is pretty much available and relevant to solve the problems.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
I did get the best from Check Point SandBlast Network's support team; they were very helpful while troubleshooting any kind of issues we faced.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack
The customer support for Check Point SandBlast Network is great, as the security team has extensive knowledge and provides proper solutions.
Penetration Tester at Digitaltrack
For vendor support, such as Fortra support, I would rate it a seven because all the support comes from different parts that sometimes have challenges meeting time zones, and sometimes they reroute to distributors and rely on partners.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Check Point SandBlast Network is scalable, offering cloud and on-premises options, though large organizations may face resource challenges.
Sentiment score
8.0
Digital Guardian efficiently scales across environments, managing endpoints for organizations of all sizes, despite minor regional replication challenges.
The scalability of Check Point SandBlast Network meets our organization's needs as we grow.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
It is scalable but requires growing the box itself because it is a resource-intensive solution.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The scalability of Check Point SandBlast Network is very nice.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Regarding scalability, it is a 10 out of 10.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Check Point SandBlast Network is highly stable with minimal downtimes and excellent performance when properly configured and resourced.
Sentiment score
7.6
Digital Guardian offers superior stability with frequent updates, but some users face challenges requiring specific modifications for optimal performance.
In my experience, Check Point SandBlast Network is stable and I have not encountered any downtime or reliability issues.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
When configured correctly with adequate resources, it functions properly.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Check Point SandBlast Network is stable in my experience, providing proper security to our organization.
Penetration Tester at Digitaltrack
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point SandBlast Network needs improved third-party integration, performance, support, file handling, and more intuitive management features.
Digital Guardian needs improvements in compatibility, ease of use, performance, support, and efficiency across platforms for better operation.
The customer support for Check Point SandBlast Network could be improved as they are sometimes late with their responses.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Sometimes when we enable a feature in our security gateway, the CPU of the device goes high, so that can be improved.
Network Security Engineer at Digitaltrack
Simplification of granular tuning for false positive reduction and bypassing benign files would benefit non-expert users.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
The issue is that it works only with users or companies with more than 500 users.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Users find Check Point SandBlast Network pricing high yet necessary for security, with potential savings when integrated with existing systems.
Digital Guardian provides flexible licensing and custom solutions, considered the best DLP option despite higher costs.
My experience with pricing and setup cost is that pricing was a bit high.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
Pricing is a bit costly, but considering the features and security offered by Check Point SandBlast Network, it is reasonable.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
 

Valuable Features

Check Point SandBlast Network provides zero-day threat prevention with real-time analysis and AI-powered detection for comprehensive security.
Digital Guardian enhances data security with scalable DLP, seamless integration, advanced features, and comprehensive monitoring for compliance.
The sandboxing method of Check Point SandBlast Network is more powerful than other options because it doesn't present a signature database, so it's not totally relying on the signature but also checks for real-time zero-day attacks and signatures.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack
The key features of Check Point SandBlast Network include its ability to detect zero-day attacks, provide sandboxing capabilities, and offer real-time protection with threat extraction.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
It detects zero-day exploits in suspicious and normal files, and includes forensic and reporting features that provide detailed incident analysis, malware behavior reports, and indicators of compromise.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I find it to be a very good solution, and in fact, it is an enterprise-level solution that has very tight integration with most of the products, with Fortra but also with others.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point SandBlast Network
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Digital Guardian
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
26th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (15th), Endpoint Encryption (8th), Mobile Data Protection (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (42nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of Check Point SandBlast Network is 3.3%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Digital Guardian is 1.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point SandBlast Network3.3%
Digital Guardian1.6%
Other95.1%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
 

Featured Reviews

MW
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
Comprehensive security solution mitigates advanced threats
Improvements for Check Point SandBlast Network can be seen in dashboard usability; the threat emulation logs and analysis reports could be made more intuitive and visually appealing. Enhancing the system for granular tuning to reduce false positives and allowing benign files to bypass checks more simply for non-expert users would be beneficial. Additionally, faster emulation times could be achieved by increasing file scanning speed through hardware productivity enhancements. A specific instance where file scanning speed posed an issue was when the time taken depended on the file size. Scanning can take less than a minute or up to 2 minutes for larger files. Enhancing the file scanning time would be a significant improvement to the system.
Syed Mubeen - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Enterprise data protection has supported regulatory compliance and integrates with classification tools
In terms of functionality, many features are valuable in Digital Guardian, as the first thing for most customers is that they are using solutions such as Boldon James and Titus, which fall under the classification side, and Digital Guardian can easily integrate with this data classification solution and has a very granular level of configuration and policy tuning. Digital Guardian's data protection policies are indeed useful for my clients. Regarding Digital Guardian, I find it to be a very good solution, and in fact, it is an enterprise-level solution that has very tight integration with most of the products, with Fortra but also with others.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point SandBlast Network?
My experience with pricing and setup cost is that pricing was a bit high, but the setup cost was initially justified.
What needs improvement with Check Point SandBlast Network?
I feel that Check Point SandBlast Network could be improved with slight delays in cleaning the file delivery. Additionally, I think it requires proper tuning to avoid unnecessary notifications.
What is your primary use case for Check Point SandBlast Network?
My main use case for Check Point SandBlast Network is advanced threat protection, especially for scanning emails, attachments, web downloads, and incoming files through a sandbox environment. A qui...
What needs improvement with Digital Guardian?
Regarding points for improvement, from a technical aspect, I do not see any suggestions that have come to my notice, but it is an enterprise-level product, and the issue is that it works only with ...
What is your primary use case for Digital Guardian?
The main use case for Digital Guardian is for endpoint DLP, as it is the product for endpoint-level DLP and is one of the core requirements for many enterprises that have to follow compliance, so t...
What advice do you have for others considering Digital Guardian?
I would recommend Digital Guardian to other users, as I mentioned, we have to see the client's existing environment, and since we are not bound to sell Digital Guardian, we are open to selling even...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Edenred, State Transport Leasing Company (STLC), Edel AG, Laurenty, Conseil Départemental du Val de Marne, Koch Media
The Fifth Avenue Theatre, Jabil Circuit
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