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Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Pr...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
34th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (5th), Application Control (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (1st), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (12th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (10th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is 6.6%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Nataraj KS - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable product, key part of cybersecurity strategy but country-specific configuration issues requiring manual work
The onboarding process wasn't inherently complex, but it did take some time to open ports and configure the server. We're using three components of DLP: Endpoint DLP, email DLP, and web DLP. Web DLP isn't fully configured yet because we don't have a proxy. Email DLP took some additional coordination with a third party, and our Office 365 API, but those challenges were resolved. We have it installed and deployed on-premises. We have a partner who maintains it. It covers around 3,000 endpoints. It's deployed across our branches, factories, warehouses, and head office. It covers all endpoints in those locations. The deployment took some time due to our different locations.
Sumit Bhanwala - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud-based platform simplifies device and data center management
I find it to be good. The solution is cloud-based with the latest inspection engines, which I find to be amazing. We are less dependent on data centers and device management, which reduces our efforts significantly. It improves our device management, data center management, and updating devices. We need fewer engineers for this management, and it reduces time and efforts for data center management, device upgrades, and IT support.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP is purely a DLP-based solution, which makes it the best option available."
"We chose Forcepoint as part of our cybersecurity strategy, and one of the key expectations was to prevent data leakage."
"It primarily influences policy enforcement, cloud application access control, and endpoint network coverage."
"The scalability is pretty good."
"The solution is cloud-based with the latest inspection engines, which I find to be amazing."
"What I find most valuable in Zscaler Private Access is that it's a VPN. Its connectivity as a VPN is its most valuable feature."
"The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are its ability to integrate with multiple IDPs and application segmentation."
"The policies are very easy to implement."
"The solution offers a simplified network infrastructure and security functions and it enables secure remote access for the users"
"The customer service and support are very good."
"Overall, the solution does a pretty good job at web filtering."
 

Cons

"The SaaS solution needs improvement, especially the malware-centric part, although the CASB is better but mostly data-centric. The after-sale support could also be improved."
"The deployment is a little bit difficult. It requires two to three separate servers for databases and the application."
"From an end user's perspective, it's not always clear what's happening with the DLP. It would be beneficial to have more use cases available, perhaps on a countrywide basis."
"Zscaler CASB breaks down at times."
"Sometimes, support takes time since the solution has some bugs that need fixing."
"Conflicts arise if you do not have the same management teams on the product."
"Occasionally, issues arise in the LogStack by a third party, particularly for government websites accessed by numerous users."
"The customers would benefit from more robust documentation and conversations around configurations, as it is slightly complex."
"Another area of improvement is implementation through non-client connectors. The solution can be implemented in two ways. One uses the back file; the other one uses client connectors. So the client connector is pretty fast, but when it comes to non-client connectors and procedures, it's kind of delayed and slow."
"Zscaler Cloud DLP needs to improve its compatibility with other security tools."
"It needs to offer SSO, single sign-on, and items of that nature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost is roughly 90 US dollars per year, per license."
"The solution is expensive."
"The cost is expensive. It depends on the number of users."
"Zscaler Private Access is extremely expensive."
"It is an auto-renewal subscription service."
"The licensing model for Zscaler Cloud DLP allows you to only buy what you need. You don't need to buy it as a whole, so it's good."
"In terms of market positioning, I would describe Zscaler Private Access as offering optimal pricing. Based on our experience, Cato Networks tends to be slightly more expensive."
"The product is a little more expensive than other tools."
"Zscaler Private Access can be an expensive solution, depending on the license type you will purchase."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP?
It primarily influences policy enforcement, cloud application access control, and endpoint network coverage.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP?
Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP is very costly, especially in Sri Lanka, but the compliance ROI justifies the investment.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP?
The SaaS solution needs improvement, especially the malware-centric part, although the CASB ( /products/casb-reviews ) is better but mostly data-centric. The after-sale support could also be improved.
What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?
We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure access service edge (SASE) designed to deliver network security in a cloud-deliver...
What do you like most about Zscaler SASE?
The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are reliability, scalability, and availability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler SASE?
Zscaler SASE is quite expensive compared to other solutions. The price is not fixed and it does not include all of the features, so my advice for organizations would be to evaluate their specific n...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Zscaler SASE, Zscaler DLP, Zscaler CASB, Zscaler CSPM, Zscaler Browser Isolation, Zscaler Posture Control
 

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Sample Customers

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Siemens, AutoNation, GE, NOV
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