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Forcepoint ONE vs Idira Secure Cloud Access comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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
6.2
Forcepoint ONE reduces HIPAA risks, enhances cybersecurity, and boosts efficiency, reducing costs and improving productivity with centralized management.
Sentiment score
4.0
Idira Secure Cloud Access delivered 70% ROI by 2024, reducing costs, workforce needs, and minimizing cyber threats effectively.
I have fewer employees because Forcepoint ONE does the work that I used to rely on a team of engineers to previously detect.
Presales engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Since I'm on the technical side, I don't handle ROI or financial metrics directly, but based on client feedback, many have seen improvements in operational efficiency mainly through centralized policy management and reduced manual investigation time, resulting in time savings and better visibility across their environments.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
It is very difficult to measure the return on investment, but the control for the data is very important for companies because without an application similar to Forcepoint ONE, there is no control.
Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
We have reduced approximately 70 to 75 percent of our time when accessing resources through CyberArk Secure Cloud Access.
IT platform engin8 at Infosys
Additionally, we have money saved in the long run on infrastructure costs.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I have seen a return on investment; from a security point of view, it helps us in terms of time as well as manpower.
Solution Architect at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Forcepoint ONE's customer service is praised for its responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to resolving complex issues swiftly.
Sentiment score
7.2
Idira Secure Cloud Access is praised for responsive support, despite some delays, with generally positive evaluations from customers.
Having a local principal support available also helps speed up communication and coordination, especially for urgent or region-specific cases.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
An engineer comes to resolve the issue.
Security Engineer at itsipl
They are responsive and assist me with creating cases for any complex issues.
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
They adhere to SLAs, and most issues are resolved effectively.
Works at Airtel Africa PLC
As long as you have a license from them, the support is available during deployment.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
They are helpful and provide enterprise-level support with knowledgeable engineers and ample documentation, especially during setup and critical issue handling.
CTO at Fraoula
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Forcepoint ONE provides efficient scalability and seamless expansion with cloud-native architecture, integrating security and supporting large enterprises.
Sentiment score
7.0
CyberArk Secure Cloud Access offers high scalability, enhancing access control and reducing manual tasks with cloud-native design and API support.
It can easily scale to support thousands of users and devices without requiring major infrastructure changes.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Forcepoint ONE runs smoothly, and scaling is easy.
Security Engineer at itsipl
Forcepoint ONE is very scalable because it is located in the cloud, and I don't have to manage the machines or anything with the infrastructure.
Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
If you have a small to medium-sized enterprise, you can typically complete your deployment in roughly a week.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
When it comes to performance, I am definitely satisfied with CyberArk Secure Cloud Access on the IT estate.
Head Of Network Security Strategy And Architecture at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Ensuring that users can only access servers with the proper multi-factor authentication and manager approval.
V Mware And Vector Administration at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Forcepoint ONE offers 99.99% uptime, minimal latency, high stability, easy scalability, and operates seamlessly with few performance concerns.
Sentiment score
7.8
Idira Secure Cloud Access offers reliable, stable cloud services with real-time monitoring, high availability, and strong security despite upgrade complexities.
Forcepoint ONE is very stable.
Security Engineer at itsipl
There have been some specific outcomes since switching to Forcepoint ONE.
Senior Network Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
I think Forcepoint ONE is pretty stable, as the connection and agent synchronization are reliable, but it can still be improved.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
The platform achieves strong uptime and stability amongst enterprise-level security.
V Mware And Vector Administration at Tech Mahindra Limited
If CyberArk Secure Cloud Access is down, you cannot access anything, which is a double-edged sword.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
The stability from a security perspective is quite good.
CTO at Fraoula
 

Room For Improvement

Forcepoint ONE needs better integration, scalability, intuitive design, documentation, policy management, threat detection, and responsive enterprise support.
Idira Secure Cloud Access needs upgrades in deployment, integration, costs, user experience, and real-time monitoring for better usability.
I need to control specific functionalities within certain applications, like preventing the transfer of certain file types.
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Having more flexible reporting and alert customization to tailor insights for different clients and compliance needs would be beneficial.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
There is room for improvement in making the reporting closer to real-time, ideally around five or ten minutes instead of half an hour.
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
It is important for critical support to respond within fifteen to twenty minutes to minimize business impact.
Works at Airtel Africa PLC
You need to understand every component because the least mistake results in being completely locked out of the system.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
More guided deployment wizards, better automated onboarding templates, improved UI/UX experiences, simplified policy management, and enhanced reporting and troubleshooting would be beneficial.
V Mware And Vector Administration at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers appreciate Forcepoint ONE's competitive pricing and flexible licensing, with potential additional costs for maintenance and training.
Idira Secure Cloud Access offers scalable, enterprise pricing with complex licensing and higher initial costs, providing long-term value for large firms.
The pricing is very good and cheaper than other solutions like Netskope and Forcepoint.
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
the pricing is better than all
Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The licensing and pricing were fine with no issues.
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
I am not directly involved in pricing aspects, but I am aware that CyberArk is considered costly compared to other products.
Works at Airtel Africa PLC
The setup cost initially will be higher as it needs to be integrated with different applications that the organization has.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The pricing for CyberArk Secure Cloud Access is quite high, especially the initial implementation cost, as it requires skilled engineers for deployment, configuration, and integration with various tools.
V Mware And Vector Administration at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Valuable Features

Forcepoint ONE offers comprehensive security with data protection, compliance, and integration, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in cloud environments.
Idira Secure Cloud Access enhances security and productivity with dynamic access controls, real-time monitoring, and multi-cloud integration.
The most valuable feature was the website blocking capability, which allowed me to quickly block any dodgy websites.
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
It shortens response time for our clients, allowing their security team to view incidents in real-time, classify them easily, and focus on genuine risks instead of sorting through false positives, and it simplifies reporting and audit preparation since all the relevant data is consolidated in one place.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Forcepoint ONE made a difference, particularly regarding cost reduction because all the features that Forcepoint ONE bundles are in one package.
Presales engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The solution provides robust security features essential for financial and banking sectors to avoid network and connectivity issues or security breaches.
Works at Airtel Africa PLC
Dynamic role-based access helps you identify which user is accessing what, with what device, at what time, and the level of access the person has for doing what they are doing.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
This new approach is particularly effective for dynamic environments where traditional PAM requires significant effort to detect accounts, onboard accounts, and provide access rights.
Security Consultant at Clico
 

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint ONE
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (13th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (14th)
Idira Secure Cloud Access
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category, the mindshare of Forcepoint ONE is 2.6%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Secure Cloud Access is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Secure Cloud Access0.8%
Forcepoint ONE2.6%
Other96.6%
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2765397 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Delivers reliable policy control and improves data protection across cloud and endpoints
The best features Forcepoint ONE offers include the DLP engine with predefined policies for common data types that help us determine and use it directly, as well as cloud app control to protect SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We are also helped by the Incident Management Dashboard for quick review and policy tuning, along with integration with Forcepoint Endpoint DLP, allowing us consistent enforcement across devices. The DLP engine and Incident Management Dashboard have made our work much more efficient in daily operations, as detection accuracy reduces the need for manual review, and the centralized dashboard helps us quickly identify which incidents need escalation or policy adjustment. It shortens response time for our clients, allowing their security team to view incidents in real-time, classify them easily, and focus on genuine risks instead of sorting through false positives, and it simplifies reporting and audit preparation since all the relevant data is consolidated in one place. One feature that really stands out for us and our client is the seamless integration between Forcepoint ONE and the on-premise Forcepoint DLP, as it allows consistent data protection policy across both cloud and endpoint environments, making it much easier to manage. Forcepoint ONE has positively impacted our organization by streamlining DLP policy management and reducing time spent on troubleshooting and manual reviews, providing faster compliance reporting for internal needs and compliance with local regulation, and improving visibility into how sensitive data moves across cloud and endpoint environments. Overall, it helps our customers operate more efficiently and confidently in enforcing data protection controls.
Manojkumar Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized cloud access has strengthened identity control and simplified keyless logins
The best feature of CyberArk Secure Cloud Access is that private keys can be configured once and users can log in using CyberArk credentials. Instead of providing the private key every time into the system, it is not needed. With CyberArk, we do not require it and can directly use CyberArk credentials to access the virtual machines or run the pipelines. Using CyberArk credentials instead of private keys has made things easier for our team because previously every user had to remember the private key and store it somewhere else and insert it whenever they attempted to log into the server. This was cumbersome. Instead, organizations use CyberArk to configure the private keys, which helps because it is no longer required for users to store it on their system or somewhere else to maintain security. This additionally prevents users without access to the server from logging in. This feature of CyberArk Secure Cloud Access also reduces time and dependency on other people. Once a user is given access, they can be tracked anytime and anywhere. Access is revocable whenever people leave the organization. CyberArk Secure Cloud Access has positively impacted our organization because we have observed many changes. One significant impact is that since implementing it, the dependency on people has drastically been reduced. Additionally, we do not need to log in or store the private keys every time as they can be automatically configured.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint ONE?
The aspects of pricing, setup cost, and licensing are managed by our sales team, as I handle the technical side.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint ONE?
Forcepoint ONE could be improved in terms of scalability to better support hybrid environments, as many organizations still operate partially on-premises while gradually moving to the cloud. Enhanc...
What advice do you have for others considering Forcepoint ONE?
I advise others looking into using Forcepoint ONE to study its features, as it covers many of the use cases usually associated with customers looking into solutions like this. I would rate this pro...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Secure Cloud Access?
The pricing for CyberArk Secure Cloud Access is quite high, especially the initial implementation cost, as it requires skilled engineers for deployment, configuration, and integration with various ...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Secure Cloud Access?
CyberArk Secure Cloud Access can be improved as there is initial complexity and it is somewhat expensive. I would elaborate that the learning curve needs to be very explainable or very easy because...
What is your primary use case for CyberArk Secure Cloud Access?
My main use case for CyberArk Secure Cloud Access is that we have multiple clusters. We use CyberArk Secure Cloud Access with one of our clusters to reduce the attack surfaces, so a user cannot get...
 

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Sample Customers

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