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Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

Forcepoint and Broadcom are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Forcepoint is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3, while Broadcom is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7. Forcepoint holds a 4.8% mindshare in DLP, compared to Broadcom’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Symantec Data Loss Prevention and Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention are leading competitors in the data protection category. Symantec demonstrates an upper hand with its advanced machine learning features and network discovery capabilities, whereas Forcepoint excels in its robust integration and user-friendly interface.

Features: Symantec offers comprehensive data monitoring, endpoint protection, and strong network discovery. It utilizes machine learning for document classification and scanning accuracy. The software also integrates optical character recognition, ensuring effective data detection and response capabilities. Forcepoint is recognized for its customizable control systems, intuitive workflows, and excellent data detection across channels. Its AI-driven functionalities significantly enhance data classification and protection accuracy, making it compatible with various security solutions.

Room for Improvement: Symantec faces challenges with complicated installation procedures and dependence on Oracle databases, needing better integration with virtualization platforms. Users suggest improvements in machine learning stability and reporting, as well as a reduction in false positives. Forcepoint needs to enhance endpoint integration and simplify deployment processes. Users also report delays in support and highlight the need for expanded cloud capabilities and improved incident response.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec is generally deployed on-premises and requires substantial resources for efficient implementation. Customer service has been inconsistent post-Broadcom acquisition. Forcepoint provides varied deployment options, including hybrid and public cloud, offering great flexibility. However, setting up can be complex, with a notable need for better local support and faster response times.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec has a higher pricing structure owing to Oracle database licenses, which may be burdensome for smaller firms, but offers substantial ROI through effective data incident detection. Forcepoint is considered more competitively priced, with a standardized licensing model viewed as reasonable by customers. Though the initial costs may be higher, Forcepoint’s broad coverage and strong protection justify the expense. Users have noted the need for improved regional licensing management.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudflare One
Sponsored
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (20th), Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (12th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (13th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (8th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (12th), Access Management (11th), Bot Management (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (9th), ZTNA (4th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (3rd)
Forcepoint Data Loss Preven...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 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 Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is 4.8%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 3.9%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention4.8%
Symantec Data Loss Prevention3.9%
Cloudflare One2.0%
Other89.3%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

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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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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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OZGURTOSUN
Technical Team Leader at Redington (India) Ltd
Experienced implementation enhances security with robust detection and centralized management
A significant case highlighted an improvement need when a banking company lost 500 customer information pieces through screenshots. The data theft occurred through individual screenshots of credit note pages rather than taking complete PDF files. This incident led to the suggestion for implementing image detection methods, as Data Loss Prevention solutions needed to analyze image details. Symantec responded by creating an OCR module, enabling the capability to search within images. The pricing structure remains an area for improvement. We lost a POC despite installing 2,000 endpoints because Symantec Data Loss Prevention is more expensive compared to other solutions. Although the competing product couldn't match all the best practices, the price difference influenced the final decision.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection."
"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."
"It will take the blow rather than our applications should an attack occur."
"Cloudflare DDoS mitigates DDoS attacks."
"The simplicity of the solution is its valuable features as almost no effort was needed to learn the configurations. It is also one of the cheapest firewalls available in this category."
"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."
"Cloudflare Access is part of the Zero Trust philosophy."
"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."
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"Technical support is always good with providing a solution and understanding the issues."
"We have some financial stuff which is critical for us and don't want to lose that data."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it captures where the data is being moved."
"You can consider Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a strong solution, as I have seen multiple classification methods and high accuracy, allowing you to create fewer false positives compared to many competitors."
"Forcepoint's technical support for the solution is excellent."
"I think it's the most cost-effective and affordable solution compared to other solutions that I have."
"The initial setup process went well."
"Forcepoint is a pretty good product, we're all pleased with it."
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"It gives me overall control of who has got access to what and at what point and who can do what with specific information."
"One of the most valuable features is that you can check attachments."
"The initial setup is easy."
"An excellent solution for data classification."
"The technical support is perfect."
"Previously, what was happening was that anyone could send any data outside; we now know who is sending what data and where, and we can then question them: "Why have you sent that data?""
"The tool's really working well, and the agents are good."
"The machine learning solution is very good."
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Cons

"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."
"Feedback could be enhanced. While I work efficiently with Clover as a partner in Mexico City, sometimes the information and requests are easier to manage with more concrete solutions."
"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."
"The response time for support must be reduced."
"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."
"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."
"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."
"They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan."
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"The support could improve Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention."
"The main area of concern is the tool's technical support."
"It would be better if we could easily integrate with other products. Suppose I want to integrate this DLP with some other CASB solutions or a firewall solution. In that case, it takes a considerable amount of time because Forcepoint DLP doesn't come with a legacy firewall or CASB solutions to integrate with it. We need to do it separately. It's not improvised for different sectors, and I need to look for other solutions. I'm investing a lot of time researching and implementing other solutions for other areas. That is one point where I can't feel satisfied with this Forcepoint DLP. The only problem we have faced is that it consumes most of the CPU whenever a Forcepoint DLP is deployed on an endpoint. This is when users feel some lag in their machine's performance or their Internet performance. That's when we uninstall and try to reinstall, or we'll give a cloud link to which it gets access. We use Forcepoint DLP for endpoint protection, not for email or cloud. For email and drive, we went with the Google DLP. Forcepoint DLP isn't as efficient on drive or chat, or email. For that, we have some specialized solutions, but it would be better to have a single console where you can control all these areas. It would be pretty easy for a consumer who is going to use this product. All in one shot, you can try to track it and enforce your policies on a single dashboard. That is one point currently lacking in Forcepoint, and I feel they need to work on it. In the next release, I would like to use this DLP across different solutions like network, firewall, email, or chat with a consolidated dashboard and with integration facilities with other solutions. Security should work as a whole. It shouldn't work individually in blocks. It does not serve our purpose. It should be integrated with multiple solutions. For that, it should have enough intelligence to work with other tools. I'm looking forward to seeing that kind of capability with Forcepoint."
"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."
"There is no support for the Bangla (Bengali) language, so we cannot use the Forcepoint technology for Bangla documents."
"Overall, Forcepoint support is not very good."
"The setup is complex and has room for improvement."
"The protection of personal data needs to be improved."
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"Symantec could be better with infrastructure."
"Reporting could be improved."
"The installation is more complex than other solutions."
"The creation of any new policy in Symantec Data Loss Prevention needs to be made easier."
"The solution should integrate with other databases because it relies on Oracle which is not financially feasible for many customers, particularly in small or poor countries."
"Agent configuration should be improved for easier interaction for users, particularly by allowing configuration changes to be done on a grid."
"I would like for the administrator management interface to improve. It's kind of old and slow. Updating it would make this solution better."
"The product must improve its interface."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not that 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."
"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 prices are slightly expensive."
"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."
"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."
"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."
"Forcepoint DLP is a bit expensive."
"It's not the cheapest solution but it's not the most expensive. It's a good price for a good product."
"The pricing is fine."
"They are flexible regarding the pricing and they have a good model for an OEM data classification tool... Forcepoint has been one of the most competitively priced products over the last few years."
"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."
"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 reasonable. That's why we went with Forcepoint. They were pretty competitive."
"They have to look at a different pricing structure for small to medium-sized enterprises because the cost is too high."
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"I think it is an expensive tool."
"From what I know the pricing is good, it's not too expensive. If you negotiate you can get a good price."
"DLP could be a bit cheaper."
"The price is competitive."
"The price of Symantec Data Loss Prevention could be reduced."
"The platform is not very expensive. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"Support is a little costly, but you get what you pay for."
"The product charges a little on the higher side."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise29
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise30
 

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Regarding pricing and setup cost for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, I do not have any issues, but I do have concern...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
I am not aware of the licensing cost for Symantec Data Loss Prevention because the licensing cost is up to senior man...
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There is room for improvement in incident management within Symantec Data Loss Prevention because most of the inciden...
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What is your primary use case for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
The primary use case for Symantec Data Loss Prevention is for data leak prevention and as a security tool.
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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
Forcepoint DLP, Forcepoint Data Security Suite, Websense Data Security Suite
Symantec DLP
 

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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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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Symantec Data Loss Prevention provides comprehensive coverage across networks and endpoints with centralized management and advanced policy capabilities, ensuring robust data protection and compliance.

Symantec Data Loss Prevention delivers a wide range of advanced features aimed at safeguarding data from unauthorized access and preventing data leakage across endpoints, emails, and networks. It offers comprehensive data classification, detection with high accuracy, and smooth integration with encryption tools. The centralized management console and enterprise-level segmentation facilitate seamless data security management across diverse environments. However, enhancements are needed in user-friendliness, system integration, and setup complexity. Dependency on Oracle databases increases costs, and improvements in reporting, management console usability, false positive reduction, and endpoint OCR functionality are advised.

What are the key features of Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
  • Network and Endpoint Coverage: Ensures data security across all channels with consistent policies.
  • Advanced Policy Management: Allows application of a single policy for all platforms.
  • Data Classification: Robust methods classify sensitive data efficiently.
  • Detection Accuracy: Exceptional precision in identifying data threats.
  • OCR Capabilities: Noteworthy optical character recognition for document analysis.
  • Centralized Management: Unified console for streamlined data protection administration.
  • Machine Learning: Utilizes AI for enhanced threat detection.
What benefits should users expect from Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
  • Data Security: Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.
  • Compliance Assurance: Supports regulatory and industry compliance requirements.
  • Customizable Reporting: Tailored reports for specific organizational needs.
  • Efficient Monitoring: Enables thorough monitoring and policy enforcement.
  • Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with existing encryption solutions.

Finance and telecom industries specifically implement Symantec Data Loss Prevention to secure sensitive information and protect intellectual property. It aids in addressing internal security concerns, ensuring compliance, and adapting to complex environments through content discovery and policy enforcement.

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Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys Government (HMG), United Kingdom, Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt Ltd., Hua Nan Bank, Hyundai Department Store Group,JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Lake Health, McCann Erickson Israel, Molina Healthcare Inc., PGi, Quilvest Switzerland Limited, State of Nevada Public Employees Benefits Program, Symantec Corporation (Enterprise Security), The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (DLP), The Saudi Industrial Property Authority, TSO cloud, Visa, Yunnan Power Grid Company
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