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Forcepoint ONE vs Skyhigh Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 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
6.8
Forcepoint ONE enhances cybersecurity and productivity, offering risk mitigation despite some users considering Microsoft's comparable solutions.
Sentiment score
5.8
Many respondents lacked ROI data for Skyhigh Security but noted positive experiences and general satisfaction with its benefits.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Forcepoint ONE's support is praised for responsiveness and personalized service, despite some initial response time complaints.
Sentiment score
7.7
Skyhigh Security's customer service is praised for responsiveness, while technical support has mixed reviews due to inconsistencies and language barriers.
They are responsive and assist me with creating cases for any complex issues.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Forcepoint ONE offers exceptional scalability with smooth deployments and high adoption rates, especially on AWS for rapid scaling.
Sentiment score
6.8
Skyhigh Security efficiently manages scalability for diverse company sizes, with minor challenges but generally flexible and effective.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Forcepoint ONE offers near-perfect uptime and seamless integration, delivering high reliability and performance with minimal maintenance.
Sentiment score
7.6
Skyhigh Security is praised for its stability, speed, and reliability, with quick resolutions to occasional minor issues.
 

Room For Improvement

Forcepoint ONE needs improved DLP, MFA, AD integration, real-time reporting, scalability, and compatibility with IDP providers for seamless use.
Skyhigh Security faces slow performance, poor UI, limited integrations, scalability concerns, and compatibility issues, needing better training and support.
I need to control specific functionalities within certain applications, like preventing the transfer of certain file types.
There is room for improvement in making the reporting closer to real-time, ideally around five or ten minutes instead of half an hour.
The solution has room for improvement in its DDoS protection.
 

Setup Cost

Forcepoint ONE offers flexible, negotiable pricing with various licensing options; understanding terms is vital to maximize investment.
Skyhigh Security pricing is high, especially for Salesforce API, but offers valuable features and includes support in fees.
The pricing is very good and cheaper than other solutions like Netskope and Forcepoint.
The licensing and pricing were fine with no issues.
 

Valuable Features

Forcepoint ONE enhances security with location mapping, data protection, seamless integration, and efficient monitoring for effective governance.
Skyhigh Security excels in cloud risk detection, DLP integration, and scalability with strong security features and user-friendly interface.
The most valuable feature was the website blocking capability, which allowed me to quickly block any dodgy websites.
I can access social networks but block specific platforms like Instagram and Facebook while allowing access to LinkedIn, a professional network.
The cloud security features are the most valuable.
 

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint ONE
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
21st
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
12th
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Skyhigh Security
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
20th
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
11th
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (27th), ZTNA as a Service (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category, the mindshare of Forcepoint ONE is 1.5%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skyhigh Security is 1.8%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
 

Q&A Highlights

TT
Nov 01, 2017
 

Featured Reviews

Edwin Eze-Osiago - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
Bitglass integration with some IDP providers needs improvement. Currently, the solution is not compatible with Azure AD for third-party authentication. The fraud proxy in the SmartEdge agent is not compatible with Forcepoint DLP or a web hybrid agent. I would like the developers to consolidate multiple agents across systems for better integration.
Yovanny Amariles - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good security, availability, and policy granularity
The solution's initial setup is easy. Since our company has a very clear internet surfing policy, it is easy to implement it on the device without any problem. The solution's deployment takes one month. One engineer from my team and one engineer from the vendor side helped with the deployment process.
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Answers from the Community

TT
Nov 1, 2017
Nov 1, 2017
I have only done a peripheral review of CASB vendors in the past few months, but I do agree that the top ones to consider right now are Skyhigh Networks and Netskope. When looking at a CASB, be sure not only to consider if they offer all the right checkboxes, but take a look under the covers to see how they are handling those checkboxes. Sometimes, integration between the components is severe...
2 out of 10 answers
SB
Oct 3, 2017
We have used Skyhigh Networks for three years and very happy with it. Over the years they have added new capabilities. The original service provided an inventory of cloud applications that our internal people accessed as well as statistics and risk ratings and configuration guidance to block access. Over time they added more functions such as "protect" services for cloud applications like Microsoft O365 and Google Apps that provide protection for users regardless of whether they are on our network or anywhere on the Internet. We see the service as very effective and they have improved capabilities over the years such as improved reporting.
EC
Oct 3, 2017
No help on any of these, but thanks for the question. For a holistic approach (because anything less is insufficient), I've begun using Sophos appliances, services, and endpoint protection which all speak with each other and really fortify a network on all fronts. Services take up resources, so be sure to invest in an appliance powerful enough to serve all your endpoints effectively. Hope this helps.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Forcepoint ONE?
The platform's feature that has been most beneficial for our web security is its capability to replicate rules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint ONE?
The licensing and pricing were fine with no issues. I took over from somebody else, and it stayed as it was until we rebuilt and moved to the cloud.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint ONE?
There is room for improvement in making the reporting closer to real-time, ideally around five or ten minutes instead of half an hour. The interface could also be updated as it was quite dated.
What do you like most about McAfee Web Gateway?
Data loss prevention and user behavior analysis are two valuable features.
What needs improvement with McAfee Web Gateway?
The solution has room for improvement in its DDoS protection. Additionally, the documentation needs enhancement to provide easier setup for users.
What is your primary use case for McAfee Web Gateway?
The typical use case for our clients is cloud security.
 

Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

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