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Fortinet FortiDeceptor vs Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiDeceptor
Ranking in Threat Deception Platforms
4th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Proofpoint Identity Threat ...
Ranking in Threat Deception Platforms
12th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (34th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Threat Deception Platforms category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiDeceptor is 6.7%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense is 4.9%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Threat Deception Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiDeceptor6.7%
Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense4.9%
Other88.4%
Threat Deception Platforms
 

Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Retailer
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiDeceptor?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that, as is typical from Fortinet, all of this is great for Fortinet FortiDeceptor.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiDeceptor?
Fortinet FortiDeceptor should improve by updating the signatures for attacks and enhancing integration with other security fabric, so whenever an incident happens on the decoy, Fortinet FortiDecept...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiDeceptor?
My main use case for Fortinet FortiDeceptor is to create decoys for attackers so we can learn about their techniques and tactics. I have used Fortinet FortiDeceptor by simulating our infrastructure...
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