Forcepoint CASB vs Skyhigh Security comparison

Forcepoint and Skyhigh Security are both solutions in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category. Forcepoint is ranked #16 with an average rating of 6.7, while Skyhigh Security is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.8. Forcepoint holds a 1.4% mindshare in CASB, compared to Skyhigh Security’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Skyhigh Security users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

Skyhigh Security and Forcepoint CASB are leading contenders in cloud security solutions. Skyhigh Security seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced shadow IT management capabilities and comprehensive threat prevention integration.

Features: Skyhigh Security offers robust shadow IT identification, cloud service risk assessment, and comprehensive threat prevention. It integrates with data loss prevention tools and provides detailed risk ratings for cloud applications. Forcepoint CASB, on the other hand, provides detailed user analytics, strong integration with major cloud providers, and solid compatibility, though it lacks Skyhigh's depth in shadow IT management.

Room for Improvement: Skyhigh Security needs to improve its user interface efficiency and report generation speed. Expansion in integration and customization options could offer greater flexibility. Forcepoint CASB struggles with integration challenges regarding unsanctioned apps and needs improvement in its overall cloud support capabilities. Both solutions could enhance scalability and integration across cloud ecosystems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Skyhigh provides versatile deployment options across hybrid, on-premises, and public cloud environments, accommodating various organizational needs. Customer service feedback is mixed, citing both strengths and weaknesses. Forcepoint CASB focuses on cloud deployment with customer service often praised for responsiveness, though occasionally lacking in technical support.

Pricing and ROI: Skyhigh Security is considered a premium solution with pricing models based on functionalities, considered reasonable by some but costly by others, especially for integrations like Salesforce. Forcepoint CASB is moderately priced with negotiation flexibility and delivers substantial ROI. Skyhigh's pricing seems more variable based on specific usage scenarios and deployment scales.

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iboss

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category, the mindshare of iboss is 4.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forcepoint CASB is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skyhigh Security is 3.9%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
iboss	4.0%
Skyhigh Security	3.9%
Forcepoint CASB	1.4%
Other	90.7%

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Featured Reviews

Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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AlexOgbalu

Director at LiveFromSpace Limited

Improving support responsiveness has remained critical while access monitoring and compliance needs have been fully addressed

We have the enterprise licenses for the scanning of the codes, both at runtime and in development, and we also have access to Veracode's e-learning platform as well as a bundle from Veracode.All that has been mentioned is the main benefits Forcepoint CASB provides to us, and it helps us to meet compliance requirements that are necessary in our industry. It's important for enterprises considering Forcepoint to work with very good system integrators and value-added resellers because a lot of things needed go beyond just getting the licenses. You need someone skilled to do all those configurations, write all the rules, and make sure you achieve a very stable environment. I am giving this review an overall rating of eight.

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Karthik Sathivel

Technical Associate Network Security at Valuepoint Systems

Proxy integration has strengthened email security and centralized monitoring for all branches

We have nearly 900 plus branches here, where we have rerouted our traffic through proxy like Trellix Skyhigh Security. We operate in a major financial sector in India, and that is why we use Skyhigh Security to reroute all our traffic via proxy for our security. Only then will it reach our gateway. We monitor all the URLs and the plant IPs in our proxy. We are tracing those IPs to see whether they have a valid code or not. We also check with Trellix Sandbox to determine whether the URL is malicious or not. Additionally, we have included our Cisco Umbrella with our proxy, so the DNS resolution happens on our Umbrella side. We continuously monitor the traffic on our proxy side. The threat protection feature is a major useful thing because for our 900 branches we monitor with this proxy only. If any issue or any URL does not reach, it is quite helpful to check whether the issue is in the proxy side or in the actual end-user side. It is quite easy to monitor. We do not get all those things from the firewall end, and it is quite easy to gather that information from the proxy, which is a major benefit here. It also majorly helps to hide our actual IPs, as we have directed all the IPs from the proxy, making it very helpful to hide our internal servers.

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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

"Valuable features: Within the filter: Controls (Web categories, applications, and Allow/Block list) and Network (local Subnets). Within the reporter: Logs (Event Log) and Reports."

"iboss is pretty scalable. They provide good support. The case managers you work with to coordinate what you need are pretty good."

"This product is solid, fairly easy to use, and reliable."

"We were impressed by the solution's mental health function, which can detect if someone needs help. It scans what users are browsing and flags warning signs so we can check to see if they are okay. We've had to use it a couple of times."

"As I mentioned, the return on investment is significant, as it saved our office locations' bandwidth because when you are working remotely at home, your internet traffic routes directly to iboss and will not go to your office building, saving bandwidth bottlenecks and ensuring that issues with our building internet circuits will not impact your internet connectivity because you are directly going to the iboss data center."

"I would definitely recommend iboss for web filtering purposes to other organizations or individuals."

"I would rate the technical support of iboss a solid 10 without a shadow of a doubt."

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent. That's something that really helped us out. It's not just a simple proxy that just blocks the insights of potential threats that come on behind it. They do malware detection and that helps us a lot."

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"Most of the features are valuable, primarily for the firewalls, the proxy, and Forcepoint CASB products."

"I like that the layout and configuration are easy compared to other solutions on the market."

"The most valuable aspect for us is the fact that the product seamlessly integrates with the Forcepoint DLP."

"As it is based on AWS, it is not a problem."

"Generally, most of our customers are happy with it though."

"The most valuable aspect for us is the fact that the product seamlessly integrates with the Forcepoint DLP."

"The product offers several advantageous features including real-time control and monitoring capabilities, helping identify and manage various activities including shadow IT activities."

"The visibility around the usage of cloud applications within my tenant is the most valuable aspect of the solution, as the administrator gets visibility and control of these applications for users whether on-premise or not and whether using pocket devices or their IOD."

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"It gives us visibility into how the data is being used within our cloud environment."

"Skyhigh has given us categorization and rating of websites separate from what the web proxy places on the logs."

"The feature I found most valuable is the API."

"The cloud risk registry has been great for getting a quick and clearer understanding of the risk of proposed services that we are looking at allowing."

"The ability to identify shadow IT within our environment through proxy log analysis based on risk assessments provided by Skyhigh Registry have been invaluable in helping us reduce our overall data risk."

"The most valuable features of MVISION Cloud are the automatic reports and modification incidents."

"It gives us visibility into how the data is being used within our cloud environment."

"The stability is the most valuable feature. We haven't had any issues with the product."

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Cons

"Our iboss subscription access should be more secure with an OTP or VPN etc. It is easy to gain access if, for example, hackers obtain my username and password."

"SSL decryption: We had issues with learners using apps instead of using web browsers. This type of encryption is tough for any appliance in a BYOD environment."

"The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices; it is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents, and that is where in 2025 we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform."

"I am currently doing a PoC of the zero trust aspect of it. Compared to other similar solutions, it is hard to get around each feature. It takes a while to get used to it."

"Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, iboss is not cheap, and that's my only concern."

"Our biggest problem with their service was it did not recognize the device and filtering did not always work correctly."

"The area I would like to see improvement in is the ability within the reporter to navigate directly to the content the user is traversing."

"The reporting feature needs improvement. It doesn't give you the expected results. It is quite difficult to get the specific reports needed, and it is not as intuitive as the rest of the platform."

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"We are not happy with the solution."

"There are various modules to secure a public cloud, such as Cloud Security Posture Management. You might have seen these features available if you've reviewed solutions like Zscaler or Netskope. A full-fledged CASB should be manageable. However, the tool does not seem to offer complete public cloud visibility. While it provides some cloud visibility and can manage API traffic for Web 2.0, it lacks a specific module for securing public cloud environments."

"Forcepoint removed the ability to scan for unsanctioned applications on the CASB."

"Integration is an area of the solution that needs to be improved."

"I'd like to see different ways to authenticate users, perhaps different types of authentication."

"When using the Forcepoint CASB, and you are a remote worker, basically not in the office, you have to have an agent on your computer, a Forcepoint agent. However, with many other CASB solutions, they can integrate with MDM."

"The solution needs to be easier to install, and they need to clean up the backend, so stuff doesn't break."

"They should work on the possibility of consolidating all of the products with the group of agents."

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"De-tokenization."

"The pricing of the solution could be adjusted to make it more reasonable."

"The services take some time to load. It would be helpful if the loading time was reduced."

"Though the Skyhigh Dashboard is processing large amounts of data, the speed of the Dashboard could be improved."

"McAfee Web Gateway could improve the reporting. We have the reporting on a separate server and sometimes the database becomes full. These aspects could improve."

"McAfee needs to add more products that could be managed from the cloud."

"Customer Service: A six out of 10. Technical Support: A six out of 10."

"An area for improvement in Skyhigh Security is its UI. It needs to be enhanced and made more user-friendly. Right now, the UI of Skyhigh Security is sometimes confusing. For example, my company is deploying Skyhigh Security for a client and integrating it on the cloud, from an on-premises deployment to a hybrid deployment. Though the experience isn't bad, there needs to be more enhancements. Another room for improvement in Skyhigh Security is the limited training resources, especially when you compare it with Cisco, which has many study materials in the market, even free training resources. You'll get limited resources if you search for Skyhigh Security tutorials on Google and YouTube. Because of high-security requirements and the training material for Skyhigh Security not being available, most engineers and architects avoid the product because there'd be a lack of knowledge in configuring and achieving the goals you'd want to reach via the use of Skyhigh Security. The NOC team deploying the product is having difficulty getting training resources for Skyhigh Security. You'll be charged an enormous amount if you search the market for training because of the limited resources available. Skyhigh Security needs to work on marketing and awareness as an improvement to the product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"The pricing really depends on the size of the customer's business because it is price-relevant to the environment."

"The solution is not that expensive compared to Zscaler. Netskope is between Forcepoint CASB and Zscaler in terms of cost. Forcepoint CASB would be the first choice because it negotiates well and offers a perpetual license, though it may seem subscription-based. I rate its pricing a six out of ten."

"Pricing is not out of reach."

"Some of our clients have a perpetual license and pay additional support yearly."

"The price of the solution is good and we pay an annual license."

"The solution's hardware is expensive."

"The tool is not expensive."

"They definitely charge a huge amount. All the security service providers charge a huge amount."

"Skyhigh provided a FedRAMP solution, tokenization, a better shadow IT capability, and lower cost."

"Pricing for Skyhigh Security is fine."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	8

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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	38

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent ...

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What is your primary use case for iboss?

We used iBoss mainly for Internet Access by having an Agent on Windows laptops Primarily because when we try to use i...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?

I am not involved in pricing, but as per the information I have, during that time, the Blue Coat proxies we were usin...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint CASB?

I would put the pricing of Forcepoint CASB at a five, closer to a four. I don't think it's very expensive, but it's a...

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What needs improvement with Forcepoint CASB?

From a functionality perspective, I don't have any recommendations, but in terms of support, the speed of support is ...

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What is your primary use case for Forcepoint CASB?

Forcepoint CASB ensures that access to cloud applications is properly vetted and monitored. We have a lot of remote a...

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What needs improvement with McAfee Web Gateway?

When compared to other technologies, Skyhigh Security is quite simple, but if there is any improvement in the GUI, it...

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What is your primary use case for McAfee Web Gateway?

I am currently working on Cisco Email Security Gateway, ESA, and I am also exploring Trellix Skyhigh proxy. I have be...

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What advice do you have for others considering McAfee Web Gateway?

For IAM, we are using other tools, as we are a financial institution, so we do not go with a single vendor platform. ...

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Also Known As

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Imperva Skyfence

McAfee MVISION Cloud, McAfee MVISION Unified Cloud Edge, McAfee Web Gateway, McAfee MVISION CNAPP, and Skyhigh Networks, McAfee Web Gateway

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Overview

Iboss offers a comprehensive cloud-based security platform valued for its scalability and autonomous features, ensuring robust security with easy deployment and management capabilities.

Renowned for its robust security architecture, Iboss integrates seamlessly within diverse networks, delivering efficient granular filtering and advanced content categorization. Its single pane of glass console provides ease of management, allowing rapid scalability suitable for rapidly deploying environments. Operates in BYOD setups due to inline filtering without device installation. Integration with cloud-based applications enhances user control, and features like SASE, SSL inspection, and ChatGPT risk protection stand as highlights. Despite its strengths, users have pointed out areas for enhancement like direct navigation in reports, SSL decryption, and better cloud integration while having room to improve data loss prevention.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

Scalability: Supports rapid deployment across diverse networks.
SASE: A consolidated approach to secure access.
SSL Inspection: Ensures safe data transmission.
Granular Filtering: Detailed control over accessible content.
Single Pane Management: Unifies control through a centralized console.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with robust features.
Autonomous Operation: Reduces management overhead.
Responsive Support: Provides assistance when needed.
Flexible Deployment: Available for both cloud and on-premises environments.

The usage of Iboss spans educational institutions, specifically K-12, to enforce internet policies, protect data, and support remote work environments. It provides web filtering and security frameworks to ensure safe browsing. Its platform-as-a-service model offers flexibility for both cloud-based and on-premises requirements, integrating seamlessly to deliver enhanced security features suitable for various deployment needs including zero trust, CASB, and network security for work-from-home setups.

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Forcepoint CASB offers robust features for integrating with Forcepoint DLP, implementing adaptive security, and ensuring cloud application visibility. Its real-time monitoring and management simplicity are valued. Integration ease with macro and credential IDs, favorable pricing, and a straightforward setup are additional strengths.

Forcepoint CASB supports data protection in cloud environments, empowering organizations to manage and monitor access seamlessly across devices and locations. It provides behavior analytics, advanced notifications, and geo-specific login detections. However, there are integration challenges and backend reliability concerns. Enhancements are needed in system integration and dashboard usability. Authentication options are limited, and there are complexities with multiple agents that affect ease of use.

What features make Forcepoint CASB effective?

Integration with Forcepoint DLP: Ensures seamless data loss prevention capabilities.
Adaptive Security Policies: Tailors security measures to changing threats.
Shadow IT Discovery: Detects unauthorized applications in use.
Real-Time Monitoring: Provides immediate insights into application usage.

What ROI benefits should users anticipate?

Scalability: Adaptable to growing security demands.
Favorable Pricing: Cost-effective compared to competitors.
Easy Configuration: Simplifies initial deployment processes.

In industries relying on remote workforces, Forcepoint CASB integrates with tools like Secure Web Gateway to unify and secure access. It is instrumental in providing analytics for connection monitoring and notifications for proactive threat management. Its applications in telecommunications and finance sectors demonstrate the importance of protecting remote environments and controlling access efficiently.

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Skyhigh Security provides comprehensive protection with features like user behavior analytics, shadow IT identification, and data loss prevention. Its integration with IT infrastructure offers robust security insights and helps maintain compliance.

Skyhigh Security offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation while delivering substantial threat protection. It enhances existing IT infrastructure integration, such as DLP and Active Directory, to strengthen security. Yet, there is room for improvement in report generation speed, interface intuitiveness, and integration with other products. Organizations utilize Skyhigh Security to audit internet behavior, secure cloud environments and control web content. It effectively manages data movement and ensures compliance, while preventing unauthorized access and bandwidth misuse.

What are the key features of Skyhigh Security?

Shadow IT Identification: Detects unauthorized IT activity to maintain security.
Cloud Service Risk Assessments: Offers detailed evaluations of cloud services' risks.
Data Loss Prevention: Protects against accidental or deliberate data breaches.
User Behavior Analytics: Analyzes user actions for potential security threats.
Security Insights: Provides comprehensive reports to understand security posture.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Threat Protection: Offers robust measures against potential security risks.
Compliance: Assists with industry regulations and standards adherence.
Integration Capabilities: Enhances protection by integrating with existing infrastructure.
User Experience: Easy navigation despite needing interface improvements.
Cloud Security: Secures cloud environments effectively.

In sectors like finance, healthcare, and technology, companies implement Skyhigh Security for its comprehensive monitoring capabilities. It helps secure access to SaaS applications and protects against threats, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and preventing data breaches while optimizing performance in cloud environments.

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.

Zions Bank, GE Healthcare, HomeAway, Logitech, Universal, California National Resources Agency and many mor

Western Union.Aetna.DirecTV.Adventist.Equinix.Perrigo.Goodyear.HP.Cargill.Sony.Bank of the West.Prudential.

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