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We performed a comparison between Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy and Intercept X Endpoint based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ZTNA solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The solution is easy to install and use.""I find the GCS Portal to be particularly valuable. It is more user-friendly and easier to navigate compared to other cloud providers, such as AWS. I particularly appreciate the user interface of GCS.""If you have a good understanding of infrastructure, this solution is perfect.""Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is a scalable solution.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""It is a scalable solution.""The solution is stable.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use."

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"Offers artificial intelligence, security metrics and a lot of information gathered to make decisions.""After that, the client switched to Sophos to get the protection they lacked. It either works or it doesn’t and Sophos works.""The most valuable features are ease of use and the GUI.""The solution protects us.""The product is user-friendly.""I am impressed with the tool's common dashboard feature. The solution is also easy to deploy and manage. Reporting is also easy with the software.""Ransomware protection is the most valuable feature of this solution.""I find the security heartbeat feature with synchronized security very useful. It's a very nice feature that allows you to basically switch off an endpoint. When an endpoint has got a virus or something like that, or it's infected or compromised, you can isolate it from the network, but only if you've got an XG Firewall as well. It also provides ease of use. It is the only antivirus that can recognize 25 out of the 36 ransomware and virus techniques that have been often used in terms of the behavior base using heuristics. It's beautiful, utterly amazing. No other antivirus can do that."

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Cons
"The integration of the solution for patching, updating, and installing the updates could be better.""They should include case studies to learn about the use cases.""The stability regarding voice commands in the solution has certain shortcomings that need improvement.""There is room for improvement in the tools and features available on the GCP. In particular, the managed databases and queues could be improved, and it would be beneficial to have more offerings in areas such as data science and data warehousing. Additionally, GCP could benefit from offering similar tools to those offered by its competitors, such as Amazon AWS's Redshift.""The tool's grouping option layout and cost are areas of concern where improvements are required.""The UI of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required.""The support can be more efficient. Google has different layers of support, like layer one, layer two, and layer three, but normally, the response from layer one is not very useful.""Despite using GCP for all the resources, potential clusters on GCP caused difficulties."

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"The main real-time scanning takes most of the processing power of my notebook.""The price of this solution can be improved.""The pricing could be a bit lower to match the normal retail pricing.""This solution is not in the high ratings on many of the top review sites. This solution has to be near the top for me to continue using it.""The security is good but the feature set is limited.""The problem is that if you have a lot of different components going on, each managed under a different umbrella, then you're going to be spending a lot of time hopping back and forth between the different components to see, "Well, I got hit here. What did my firewall see? I got hit in the firewall, the firewall says it allowed that attack in, did it land on anything to compromise any of my endpoints?"""In my opinion, there have been significant developments in the product. In my opinion, I don’t have any suggestions as of now, however I can suggest a cost deduction which will be beneficial for all the parties. It will also relieve our budget and benefit our team.""The cloud management console could be a little more user-friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I think that the cost is metered based on the data, but I don't have the details."
  • "Its price is good. For each server, we are saving $300 a month. We have at least thousands of servers. It is a huge cost reduction for us."
  • "The customer purchases an annually sponsored license."
  • "I think the price of Google Cloud Platform is reasonable. However, Microsoft is the most cost-effective solution for us because of Azure's integration. And we already have licenses for Windows Server and the databases, so the price is attractive."
  • "When comparing the price of GCP to other solutions it provides more value for the money."
  • "The licensing costs us $100,000 so pricing could be better."
  • "It is expensive to scale up the solution."
  • "The solution is inexpensive for personal use."
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  • "We renew the license for one year at $10,000."
  • "The price is pretty good."
  • "When you start going to the EDR technologies and the MTR, it is a little bit expensive. It's a very good technology, and obviously, you're going to pay for it, but the pricing could do a little bit of work."
  • "We were able to eliminate the ransomware using the one-month, full-featured trial license."
  • "Licensing is based on the number of users. They give a discount for editors who are considered as important members. From what I know, Sophos products are not expensive. If you have a license extension, you just need to contact the editor or partner to change the mode of licensing or extend the license to cover more people."
  • "Intercept X for endpoints is around $35 per user per year. The server version is $95 per server per year."
  • "I find the pricing to be a little bit expensive, although it is acceptable, for now."
  • "The price of this product should be reduced because it is a little high."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is expensive. However, it is inexpensive compared to on-premise deployment. Also, limited storage for primary usage is free of cost.
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    Also Known As
    GCP Cloud IAP, Google Cloud Platform Cloud IAP, Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
    Sophos Intercept X
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    Overview

    Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

    Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. From offering search in a single language we now offer dozens of products and services—including various forms of advertising and web applications for all kinds of tasks—in scores of languages. And starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. A lot has changed since the first Google search engine appeared. But some things haven’t changed: our dedication to our users and our belief in the possibilities of the Internet itself.

    Sophos Intercept X Endpoint is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with Sophos' deep expertise in cybersecurity to provide unmatched protection against sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware, malware, exploits, and zero-day vulnerabilities. Sophos Intercept X Endpoint stands out for its innovative approach to endpoint security, leveraging advanced technologies and expert services to provide comprehensive protection. Its focus on prevention, detection, and response, combined with ease of use and scalability, makes it a preferred choice for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

    Harness the Power of a Deep Learning Neural Network

    Achieve unmatched endpoint threat prevention. Intercept X uses deep learning, an advanced form of machine learning to detect both known and unknown malware without relying on signatures.

    Deep learning makes Intercept X smarter, more scalable, and more effective against never-seen-before threats. Intercept X leverages deep learning to outperform endpoint security solutions that use traditional machine learning or signature-based detection alone.

    Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks

    Block ransomware attacks before they wreak havoc on your organization. Intercept X with XDR includes anti-ransomware technology that detects malicious encryption processes and shuts them down before they can spread across your network. It prevents both file-based and master boot record ransomware.

    Any files that were encrypted are rolled back to a safe state, meaning your employees can continue working uninterrupted, with minimal impact to business continuity. You get detailed post-cleanup information, so you can see where the threat got in, what it touched, and when it was blocked.

    Intelligent Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

    The first EDR designed for security analysts and IT administrators

    Intercept X Advanced with EDR allows you to ask any question about what has happened in the past, and what is happening now on your endpoints. Hunt threats to detect active adversaries, or leverage for IT operations to maintain IT security hygiene. When an issue is found remotely respond with precision. By starting with the strongest protection, Intercept X stops breaches before they start. It cuts down the number of items to investigate and saves you time.

    • The strongest protection combined with powerful EDR
    • Add expertise, not headcount
    • Built for IT operations and threat hunting

    Extended Detection and Response (XDR)


    Intercept X Advanced with XDR is the industry’s only XDR solution that synchronizes native endpoint, server, firewall, email, cloud and O365 security. Get a holistic view of your organization’s environment with the richest data set and deep analysis for threat detection, investigation and response for both dedicated SOC teams and IT admins.

    • Cross reference indicators of comprise from multiple data sources to quickly identify, pinpoint and neutralize a threat
    • Use ATP and IPS events from the firewall to investigate suspect hosts and identify unprotected devices across your estate
    • Understand office network issues and which application is causing them
    • Identify unmanaged, guest and IoT devices across your organization’s environment

    Managed Detection and Response

    • Threat Hunting - Proactive 24/7 hunting by our elite team of threat analysts. Determine the potential impact and context of threats to your business.
    • Response - Initiates actions to remotely disrupt, contain, and neutralize threats on your behalf to stop even the most sophisticated threats
    • Continuous Improvement - Get actionable advice for addressing the root cause of recurring incidents to stop them for occurring again
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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm31%
    Retailer17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Media Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Government7%
    Construction Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business62%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise43%
    Buyer's Guide
    Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy vs. Intercept X Endpoint
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy vs. Intercept X Endpoint and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is ranked 7th in ZTNA with 43 reviews while Intercept X Endpoint is ranked 8th in ZTNA with 101 reviews. Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is rated 8.4, while Intercept X Endpoint is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy writes "User-friendly, easy to navigate, and intuitive interface". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Intercept X Endpoint writes "A standard offering with good threat analysis but reduces machine performance". Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is most compared with Cloudflare Access, Okta Workforce Identity, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cato SASE Cloud Platform and Cisco Duo, whereas Intercept X Endpoint is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Fortinet FortiClient. See our Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy vs. Intercept X Endpoint report.

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