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McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Cloudflare One
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Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (21st), Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (15th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (20th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (7th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (13th), Access Management (13th), Bot Management (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (9th), ZTNA (4th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (3rd)
McAfee Total Protection for...
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (21st)
Sophos SafeGuard
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (2nd), Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention1.0%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention6.9%
Cyera5.3%
Other86.8%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard6.3%
Microsoft BitLocker17.8%
ESET Endpoint Encryption8.0%
Other67.9%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

CV
Network Architect at IP Dimension
Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites
I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.
KM
Sr. System Engineer at Zensar Technologies
Data protection has improved as we restrict uploads to third-party sites and control devices
We are using customizable policies in the product. Everything is fine regarding alerting and reporting features; we got a notification as well as we received the required events, and it is working well. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is different; whatever the logs are there, they are available on the ePO, so we cannot directly integrate DLP to any third-party tool. We need to actually integrate the ePO itself to enable integration. We are just restricting data to be uploaded, which is the best option that allows us to control organizational data, making it the biggest benefit for us in McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention. We are protecting data to be uploaded on third party URLs, which helps us meet our needs.
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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."
"This solution is easy to understand and easy to configure."
"Cloudflare Access is part of the Zero Trust philosophy."
"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."
"We mostly use Cloudflare WAF, and gets basic Cloudflaire DDoS, caching as extra bonus . We like the factor these features are all integrated into 1 console, simple to manage."
"Enables me to work from two locations."
"Cloudflare is simple to use."
"Cloudflare One has assisted in securing my remote workforce through a SASE solution with Cloudflare One and the Workers part, although I am not currently using the Workers component."
"The interface showcases threat incidents very well."
"The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good."
"What I like about McAfee Total Protection is that it's working. I also like that it doesn't require any specific knowledge to set up."
"You can manage your compliance in line with legislation such as GDPR and POPIA."
"The most valuable features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are the DLP. The DLP, data loss prevention is the most important feature right now that users are looking for."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"The initial setup process was easy."
"This solution has a rich set of policies and provides a level of protection even for removable devices."
"Sophos SafeGuard offers one of the best VPNs I've seen, and the solution is very good in terms of securities because all information is protected and encrypted with very good anti-viral applications."
"We have a process and policies, including that all data should be secure, and SafeGuard has helped us to protect that integrity to confidentiality."
"Security-wise, it's one of the best."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection, as it offers many different areas of protection such as trade and virus protection and is the best solution on the market."
"The solution has done a fabulous job of protecting us from threats."
"The advantage of Sophos SafeGuard stems from the fact that it is more secure than other products in the market."
"The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost."
"This solution allows us to easily manage devices from Sophos Central cloud."
 

Cons

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."
"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."
"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."
"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."
"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."
"The response time for support must be reduced."
"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."
"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."
"In my experience, it's not really user-friendly for me, in terms of how I navigate with the ePolicy Orchestrator."
"It could improve how it deals with solar data."
"The solution needs to be a one-stop protection shop. And yet, the DLP isn't strong. Anyone can break it quite easily."
"One thing that would help us is if the McAfee agent that we install on virtual machines became lighter."
"The interface can be improved, it's too cluttered."
"The pricing is high for licensing and support and the GUI interface is good but could use updating."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by having artificial intelligence."
"The interface is very complicated to use and it is easy to forget how it works."
"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."
"Sometimes, multiple updates and crashes happen in the tool, making it an area where improvements are required."
"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."
"I cannot think of any improvements right now."
"BitLocker comes from the OS license with Windows. It's a free solution. However, Sophos is a product we need to pay for."
"Having a DLP integrated with the encryption engine would be very good."
"There's no centralized management. This is a drawback."
"I would like to see a support-cloud, where Sophos creates a single package that contains all of its products."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The prices are slightly expensive."
"The solution is not that expensive."
"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."
"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."
"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."
"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."
"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"It's not a cheap option."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."
"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
13%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your primary use case for Cloudflare Access?
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What advice do you have for others considering Cloudflare Access?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
I rate the pricing for McAfee as competitive compared to other companies; they are in the same range, not a cheap pro...
What needs improvement with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
Sometimes there are some issues in the product itself; whenever they release a new version, vulnerabilities come into...
What is your primary use case for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
We are working with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention and Trellix products in our environment, but not...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly mo...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new addit...
 

Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform
McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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