Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint Data Loss Preven...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
McAfee Total Protection for...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
11th
Average Rating
7.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is 16.7%, down from 17.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention 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)
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Featured Reviews

Kamal Abdelrahman - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 21, 2022
Discovery functionality covers endpoints and shared folders on servers
Among the most valuable features are the * network DLP, which has two components * DLP agent installed on endpoints * discovery, as it covers the endpoints and shared folders on servers. These features are important for control. A main part of DLP is its use as a tool that provides different layers of controls. The Forcepoint tool is well developed. It is ranked in many evaluations at the top when it comes to enterprise DLP solutions. It has good artificial intelligence that enables our customers to focus on specific incidents, instead of having a complicated list of uncategorized incidents.
NT
Jul 30, 2021
Good protection, and reasonably priced, but the interface could be simplified
We use this solution to protect laptops and mobile phones I don't have any issues with this product. It satisfies my requirements. The interface can be improved, it's too cluttered. I have been using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention for five years. We are using the latest…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it captures where the data is being moved."
"Forcepoint DLP's most valuable feature is that it provides complete end-to-end security."
"It was mostly stable."
"This solution has a great encryption feature."
"We receive a lot of insights from this product."
"We like the ability to customize our requirements and rules, as well as its ease of use and management. It also has a cloud feature and proxy functionality."
"We don't require a lot of downtime, but when we do then we are getting proper support with no issue."
"The product's configuration phase is easy."
"The solution has good stability and endpoint."
"This solution has a rich set of policies."
"The administrative capabilities and the interface make this product accessible and easy to use."
"The product is largely stable."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"The solution is stable."
"Everything in this DLP is great. It"
"The most valuable feature of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is data loss prevention."
 

Cons

"The post-optical character recognization feature could be improved because it only really works on documents with some length (at least three paragraphs)."
"With respect to the discovery component, the reports are very hard to interpret because they come out in an illogical format."
"The price could be reduced to be more cost, effective."
"If you are a macOS user, there are issues in the area of USB control."
"The product is good, but the biggest issue is needing direct support from Forcepoint."
"You have to monitor the solution all the time."
"It should integrate better with email."
"The APIs for device integration are limited, so that could be improved."
"There needs to be support for blocking the sending of files by email because even if you block or remove an external disk, the files are not protected."
"The initial setup is very complex."
"The UI needs to be simplified."
"The licensing cost for McAfee Total Protection could be cheaper, but apart from that, I don't need anything else. The software has what I need."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by having artificial intelligence."
"It could improve how it deals with solar data."
"The solution needs to be a one-stop protection shop. And yet, the DLP isn't strong. Anyone can break it quite easily."
"The product fails to offer automatic classification capabilities to its users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not the cheapest solution but it's not the most expensive. It's a good price for a good product."
"This solution is quite expensive."
"Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is costlier than other brands, but not all. Of the solutions, I have used Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is more costly."
"The pricing is fine."
"I prefer Forceoint because it is cheaper than Symantec."
"Its pricing is quite low considering the features they are offering. As compared to other solutions, it is reasonable. They do have professional support. If we need professional support, then there will be additional costs."
"One feature that I'm getting ready to take advantage of more is the ability to add more data crawlers to the DLP on-prem environment, without any extra Forcepoint costs or licensing needed for that additional data server. That will help in reducing the stress on the data server that we're using now."
"The licensing is on an annual basis."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"The price of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive. It is not the most expensive solution but it is typically 15 to 20 percent higher than other solutions. There is no additional cost to using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"The price of the solution could improve."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
5%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Healthcare Company
7%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?
The technical support for the solution is very good.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?
I don't actually know about prices. I am the technical support engineer of the tool.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?
The main area of concern is the tool's technical support. I would suggest the technical engineers reply to users as soon as possible since it usually takes them some time to respond.
What do you like most about McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints.
 

Also Known As

Forcepoint DLP, Forcepoint Data Security Suite, Websense Data Security Suite
McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
 

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Sample Customers

Alphawest, Betsson, Cellcom Israel Ltd., Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Confartigianato Vicenza, EverBank, Finansbank, iGATE, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Reliance Capital, Remosa, Toyota, Scavolini, Zim Integrated Shipping Services
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