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Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] vs Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service comparison

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Forcepoint [Private Offer O...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
492nd
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Cybersecurity as a S...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

ShreekumarNair - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Gained deep visibility into web threats and protect data across hybrid environments
The biggest benefit of Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] from a technical perspective is the solution's features and functionality. Visibility creates a process to address anomalies, and visibility is how Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] is helpful. Visibility is the first step in threat detection, as what you cannot see, you cannot protect. When you have visibility, you can establish a path for remediation. This flexibility is important because data localization is one of the challenges customers face. Some customers prefer an on-site implementation, while others are comfortable with a hybrid environment that includes both cloud and on-site solutions. Depending on the customer's requirements and anything related to compliance or their company's inherent requirements, they choose to go for on-premises or cloud deployment.
SR
Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Integrated defenses have enabled rapid ransomware prevention and streamlined incident response
Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service is a mature platform with strong endpoint protection, MDR, and integrated security capabilities. However, areas exist where it can continue to evolve. I see opportunities around AI-driven automation, cloud-native security, identity protection, third-party integrations, executive reporting, and proactive risk management. Sophos already provides a strong integrated security platform with MDR, XDR, endpoint protection, and firewall integration. The next evolution is to become even more predictive and autonomous. I would like to see deeper AI-driven response automation, enhanced cloud and identity threat detection, broader third-party integrations, executive-focused risk dashboards, automated compliance mapping, and continuous external attack surface management. These enhancements would not only improve security outcomes but also help CISOs better demonstrate cyber risk reduction and business value. To make it a ten, I would like to see cloud-native workload protection and identity security deeper compared with some specialized competitors. Some enterprises with highly customized SOCs may prefer broader native integration and automation available from platforms such as Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, or CrowdStrike. Further enhancement in executive reporting and exposure management capabilities is also needed.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have been generally satisfied with Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] products, and it is meeting the requirements."
"Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] has provided good visibility into user behavior for threat detection, and if you use the web security, it is better than other products."
"Forcepoint [Private Offer Only]'s data security capability is impressive."
"Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] provides value for money, and customers have reported that they are able to execute many projects and protect themselves much more effectively."
"I believe Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] is the best product in the market for data loss prevention for enterprise companies, and you can work together with Microsoft to protect the information for data loss prevention."
"Since using Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service, I have seen measurable improvements such as faster incident response, fewer successful attacks, and significant efficiency gains for IT teams, with independent evaluations showing near-perfect detection rates and response times under two minutes, translating directly into saved hours and reduced risk."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service has positively impacted my organization by simplifying cybersecurity operations while improving our ability to detect and respond to threats."
"Sophos Heartbeat and the Sophos AI-driven ransomware protection for Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service are significant benefits."
"Support comes not only on problems in terms of security, but also on other matters such as concerns, questions, or inquiries about the license and inquiries about the best way to deploy it."
"Since the day we started using Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service MDR, there has not been a single incident."
"Enhanced Threat Hunting and Forensics help my organization address cyberattacks."
"Overall, I find Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service to be very great and very fast."
"There is definitely a return on investment when using Sophos products; it all comes down to how deployment is managed, as policy is crucial."
 

Cons

"I would rate Forcepoint [Private Offer Only]'s technical support as maybe five out of ten."
"I think the stability of Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] is not the best, and I would rate it as a five."
"The major concern is poor responsiveness from Forcepoint [Private Offer Only]'s technical support, causing customers to move away."
"Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] can be improved in terms of product-wise, which is fine, but slightly on the support side."
"Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] can add a Linux component for their data leak protection that they currently do not have."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service could be improved by adding features such as patch management and file encryption, as these are currently missing."
"Unfortunately, Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service doesn't provide that kind of visibility into what software or tools are installed on a particular system."
"The issue is that I am mentioning the need for more education because customers are using the solution, but I do not think they are maximizing the use or the functionalities of the solution."
"To make it a ten, I would like to see cloud-native workload protection and identity security deeper compared with some specialized competitors."
"There are a few areas where Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service could be improved."
"The disadvantages of Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service include that the support, specifically after-sales support, needs to be improved."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service is continuously consuming more resources, which leads to slower PC performance, so reducing resource consumption would be better for both Sophos products and our sales."
"There are a lot of technical issues with the implementation of Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service, particularly because we are currently implementing the XG series, where Citrix is the endpoint, leading to a lot of confusion."
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Construction Company
31%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Security Firm
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint [Private Offer Only]?
Regarding pricing, I find Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] expensive.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint [Private Offer Only]?
I think there is room for improvement in Forcepoint [Private Offer Only], particularly in data loss prevention for clients. You need to apply stricter use cases that meet client necessities.
What is your primary use case for Forcepoint [Private Offer Only]?
My use case for Forcepoint [Private Offer Only] is related to exportation and data loss prevention, and principally, it protects the endpoints for data loss prevention and protects the company.
What needs improvement with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
The R&D team is very good in doing their task and continuously conducting research. I cannot comment on what could be added in future updates of Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service that they need...
What is your primary use case for Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
I want to discuss the experience with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service products. I have familiarity with the service in general, but I do not have specific experience with Sophos. Sophos Cybersecu...
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
Most of our customers are very cautious about the data that they are keeping, so they prefer buying Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service directly from Sophos or third-party vendors to building their i...
 

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