Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention comparison

Mimecast and Palo Alto Networks are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Mimecast is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while Palo Alto Networks is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Mimecast holds a 2.7% mindshare in DLP, compared to Palo Alto Networks’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 99% of Mimecast users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Palo Alto Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 11, 2026

Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention both compete in data protection and insider risk management. While Mimecast is favored for its ease of use and support, Palo Alto Networks has advanced features that justify its investment.

Features: Mimecast provides effective insider threat management and email security with a focus on compliance and behavior analysis. Palo Alto Networks offers strong data loss prevention, detailed data flow control, and advanced threat detection capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Mimecast could enhance its advanced threat detection and data flow control features. Integrating deeper AI-driven insights would add value. Palo Alto Networks could improve its deployment process, making it more user-friendly, and streamline its configuration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Mimecast is easier to deploy due to its straightforward process and excellent customer support. Palo Alto Networks, with a more complex configuration process, requires longer deployment time but is supported by commendable technical support.

Pricing and ROI: Mimecast offers a cost-effective solution with quicker setup and better perceived value. Palo Alto Networks, though with higher setup costs, provides strong ROI from its advanced security features.

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Categories and Ranking

Mimecast Insider Risk Manag...

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

4th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

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Palo Alto Networks Enterpri...

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

20th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is 2.7%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is 1.9%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.7%
Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention	1.9%
Other	95.4%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

External Ganesh

Security Engineer at Comcast

Insider threats have been detected faster and internal data exposure is now controlled

Regarding how Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection can be improved, sometimes the tool is slightly laggy, wherein it would take some time for us to fetch the related logs from the Mimecast portal, and that of course can be improved. There could also be a graph or a kind of a graph where, if the organization has a smaller number of employees, it is fine, but if it has a large number of employees and different departments, then in that case, Mimecast could give us an AI suggestion upon how to improvise the current security posture, how we stand and where we can go up to in terms of implementing or tweaking the policies. As the organization's size gets bigger, it would also be better if Mimecast could provide some solutions upon how to segregate the users into groups and what groups can have which policies. Those kinds of features can be added. Regarding Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security could improve as I am not entirely sure how it works. It would be helpful if Mimecast could, as the AI capabilities are in place, maintain a strict governance policy upon the data that is being processed, especially for user personally identifiable information. As insider risk management sometimes also gets into the personal details of the user, organizations might be hesitant; even we are also hesitant to use the AI capabilities. If Mimecast could provide more information about how they store the data and whether the agents are local agents or cloud-hosted agents, that would be of great help for the organizations to consider its AI capabilities while adhering to the compliance needs of a particular organization.

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Jamie A Larkin

Senior Solutions Specials at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Comprehensive security solution enhances data classification and protection

The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox. Compared to competitors, these are often additional add-ons, whereas Palo Alto Networks provides a complete solution. The artificial intelligence integration in the product also helps immensely by classifying data, identifying data, and monitoring user access and behavior, thus improving data security strategies.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection has positively impacted our organization as it has helped us identify a lot of phishing emails and stopped many unauthorized disclosures or accidental disclosures of information."

"Security tools: Being able to monitor data going in and coming off our endpoints. Seeing what it is and where it's going is awesome."

"It had the ability to preseed by sending in a data drive and could restore by sending the user a data drive."

"If you treasure your digital content – this is the solution for you."

"The accuracy of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection detection is highly impressive because it moves away from rigid keyword matching and examines the true behavioral context."

"It has saved many users from the loss of hundreds of hours of work."

"This was the best ones that I tested; I loved it then and still love it now."

"There are a couple of things. One of them is that they have what they call Incydr. Their detection and response solution to the insider threat area is called Incydr. That gives visibility to the clients that have widely dispersed employee bases due to work from home, or that had a dispersed workforce predating any of the work from home requirements. Even though they might not be inside the organization physically, they're inside the organization. It allows us to get some visibility into what people are doing, what the context is, and how to control what might be the potential for intellectual property theft or file exposure."

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"Another important feature is that the solution doesn't require any additional infrastructure to implement. It's a software license that is compatible with our existing hardware. We were able to install and configure the product seamlessly and effortlessly."

"The setup is very easy as we just need to switch on and switch off."

"The primary feature is managing firewalls through Panorama, especially when handling multiple firewalls across different sites like headquarters and remote sites."

"It is a stable solution with good support."

"Having this technology, which makes it easy to manage with administration done centrally, is super helpful."

"The security aspect in finance is crucial for controlling from a DLP perspective and ensuring protection."

"The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox."

"Our clients primarily deploy Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP to control the flow of information in and out of their networks. The main use cases include monitoring and managing sensitive data such as credit card information and personally identifiable information."

Cons

"I am waiting for them to develop an app that can be installed on a smartphone or tablet that backs up the data as it does for computers."

"We would like to see a little more flexibility in the reporting from the admin console."

"Due to recent changes that effectively abandoned an entire segment of their user base, I no longer trust nor can recommend Code42 products."

"The application, written in Java, required far more system resources on a Client than other solutions."

"As a newcomer into a business that is running this software, what I think could be improved is how I get support."

"Clients will from time-to-time have difficulty connecting to our backup server."

"Reporting could use an overhaul. It is very limited."

"Removal of the Java engine would be fantastic."

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"There is room for improvement in the documentation around the maintenance of the product, how the automatic updates work, and pushing out new policies. A little more detail and context in that area would be helpful."

"There are mostly performance issues."

"The configuration for Palo Alto Networks firewalls requires specifying many details, such as protocols and services."

"The product is still overly complicated compared to other vendors such as Check Point, which could be improved."

"Pricing is expensive."

"Its scalability is not on par with the features of others."

"The solution needs improvement in stability. There has been feedback regarding the accuracy of file categorization."

"You need to have an external solution to backup everything. For example, you need to have Syslog installed on your server as well so that you can back it up to another place."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"The licensing model is very fair-minded and it's a good value. It scales well... Its licensing model is more streamlined when compared to other DLP solutions."

"It's expensive."

"Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is expensive, and licensing costs are monthly."

"The pricing of the solution depends on the buyers. But, from my point of view, it is in line with the rest of the products and the price list of Palo Alto."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	44

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Code42 Next-Gen DLP?

I am unsure about Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection's pricing, setup costs, and licensing details. However, I know that licensing details are user-specific according to the licen...

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What advice do you have for others considering Code42 Next-Gen DLP?

My advice for those looking at Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is to compare your use case comprehensively. Do not just rely on reviews, as they offer communal insight; evaluat...

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What needs improvement with Code42 Incydr?

A con to mention is that Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection, at times, may not capture everything. For instance, the time that Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

Palo Alto Networks' pricing can be complex. Their catalog is extensive. They have a licensing model based on credits for virtual machine firewalls or containers, which simplifies the process, while...

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What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

The product is still overly complicated compared to other vendors such as Check Point, which could be improved. Simplifying the initial setup procedure could also be beneficial as it currently requ...

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What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

The primary use case is a part of a complete package for Government of Canada. It helps in comparing data loss prevention against Fortinet, making it a cost-effective solution. It is used in the co...

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Also Known As

Mimecast Incydr, Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

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Overview

Mimecast Incydr protects organizations against insider risk and data exfiltration, whether accidental, negligent, or malicious. It monitors endpoint, cloud, browser, and email activity to see when files move to places you don't trust, without requiring policies, proxies, or content classification to work. Administrators get a single dashboard for data flow visibility, adaptive controls ranging from education to blocking, and integrations with HR, endpoint detection, and identity systems to automate response as risk changes.

What key features should users explore?

Shadow AI Visibility: Sees uploads, pastes, and prompts into GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Claude across endpoint and browser, with no policies required.
Adaptive Controls: Applies the right level of protection per user and scenario, from in-the-moment education (Instructor) to real-time blocking of paste, uploads, or removable media.
Departing Employee Monitoring: Automatically watchlists offboarding employees through HCM integrations (Workday, BambooHR, and others) the moment HR confirms departure.
Risk Prioritization (PRISM): Prioritizes incidents using hundreds of risk indicators based on data sensitivity, user behavior, and destination.
Block by Source/Destination: Blocks sensitive data (source code, financial systems, HR data) from reaching unsanctioned destinations, without writing regex-based policies.

What benefits can impact ROI?

Faster Investigation: Reduces time to investigate high-risk incidents by 50%, verified by Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) research.
Low Administrative Overhead: Half of customers spend less than 4 hours a week on administration, without dedicated headcount.
Proven Return: 172% ROI and under 6-month payback, independently verified by Forrester TEI.
Automated Offboarding Security: HCM integrations remove manual handoffs between HR and security during the highest-risk period of employment.
Reduced Tool Sprawl: Combines DLP, CASB, and UEBA-style visibility in a single lightweight endpoint agent.

Industries and use cases

Mimecast Incydr is used across industries to address insider risk, departing employee data theft, and shadow AI exposure. Enterprises use it to monitor data movement across endpoint, cloud, and browser channels, automate watchlisting during employee offboarding, and gain visibility into how employees and AI tools interact with sensitive data, supporting both security operations and compliance requirements in regulated industries.

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Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention provides integrated security to manage firewalls, protect data, and enhance endpoint defenses, streamlining installation and configuration for comprehensive data safety measures.

Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention centralizes security management through Panorama, integrating modules for data protection and antivirus to shield endpoints. It identifies and safeguards sensitive data without additional infrastructure, delivering real-time updates via cloud-delivered security signatures. Key features include role-based access, sophisticated data classification, and AI-driven monitoring to bolster security strategies. Despite strengths, it faces challenges like improved stability needs, manual firewall updates, and lacking documentation in maintenance and deployment. Customers note reliance on third-party backups and system complexity, deeming it a candidate for setup simplification compared to Check Point.

What are the key features of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

Panorama Management: Unified control for multi-site firewall management
AI Integration: Enhanced data classification and behavior monitoring
Role-Based Access: Tailored access control to sensitive information
Cloud-Delivered Updates: Real-time security updates for threat protection

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

Seamless Integration: Easy setup and configuration across endpoints
Comprehensive Protection: Robust defense against data loss and threats
Cost Efficiency: Enables cost-effective data protection strategies
Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous oversight of data flow and access

Enterprises apply Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention in industries like call centers to regulate data flow, ensure PCI compliance, and monitor sensitive information such as credit card data. Its integration into governmental cybersecurity strategies supports data exfiltration prevention and cost-effective alternatives compared to other providers.

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Sample Customers

Adobe, Okta, Samsung, Taylormade, Boston University, Lending Club, North Highland, Stanford University, Ping Identity, Qualcomm, Pandora.

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