Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs Proofpoint Enterprise DLP comparison

Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs. Proofpoint Enterprise DLP

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Cloudflare One

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is 2.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP	1.3%
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.7%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Other	94.0%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

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.

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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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Sudarsan Rajamani

Director Cybersecurity at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Email data controls have reduced accidental leaks and support ongoing compliance monitoring

Overall, Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a strong platform, but there are areas for improvement to enhance usability and effectiveness. One challenge is policy complexity and lifecycle management. As DLP programs mature, policies become layered and interdependent, leading to frustrations such as rule overlap that causes multiple triggers on a single message. Limited visibility into policy hierarchy impacts, difficulty modeling how new rules interact with existing ones, and change management requiring careful validation can all be challenging. An improvement opportunity would be advanced policy simulation tools for conflict detection between rules and clear rule precedence visualization, which would help understand the source of issues. The administrator user experience can feel dense from an admin perspective, especially when managing multiple layered policies, handling rule precedence, troubleshooting overlapping triggers, and onboarding new administration. As DLP programs mature, policy environments become complex quickly. Improvement opportunities would include visual policy mapping, impact previews, easier bulk policy editing, simpler policy cloning with conflict detection, and smarter recommendations during policy creation that would be very beneficial. Regarding data discovery and risk posture visibility, improvements are needed. While email layer protection is robust, organizations need better visibility across their repositories. There is an opportunity for built-in sensitive data discovery scanning and risk exposure mapping to identify which business units handle more sensitive data. A data movement visualization dashboard could also be beneficial, transitioning from reactive DLP blocking to proactive data exposure intelligence, which would significantly increase maturity.

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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

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"The blocking feature is very good."

"Cloudflare Access is part of the Zero Trust philosophy."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"Cloudflare, in my opinion, was easy to implement."

"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."

"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."

"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection."

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"I'm still new to it; I think right now I am 90% happy with it."

"End-user workstation backups are consistent and always running."

"Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection has positively impacted my organization as earlier we were struggling with insider risk wherein we were not having any control over it."

"I just love the security/safety of having my Mac backup automatically, without me having to think about or do anything to ensure my data is secure and recoverable."

"In my opinion the CrashPlan solution is best of breed for a corporate data backup solution."

"Customer service is amazing with Code42, as everyone is very willing to help, very professional, and they take pride in their product and see this as a value."

"Seamless backup of our valuable data on mobile systems."

"CrashPlan is an excellent backup product."

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"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a mature, reliable email-layer data protection solution that delivers strong value when implemented with proper governance."

"If one is looking for a bulletproof solution, then Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is the answer."

"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has had a positive impact on my organization by providing benefits for visibility at this time."

"Being from the consultant side, I can say that the customer was really happy with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP as is."

"Adaptive information protection has influenced my organization's approach to data security in a very good and positive manner."

"Adaptive information protection with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has changed how we handle sensitive data and respond to threats, allowing us to block sensitive data if it is being shared with external persons."

"My experience with email security has been really good, as it blocks thousands of emails, whether they are Business Email Compromise, confidential credential compromise threats, telephone-oriented attack delivery, or ransomware attacks."

"It has helped us tremendously to ensure our esteemed customers that whatever data our SMEs, security practice team, or SecOps team uses or may access from their customer data is being kept safe with us and is not being shared across the organization or outside the organization."

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Cons

"The response time for support must be reduced."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"Feedback could be enhanced. While I work efficiently with Clover as a partner in Mexico City, sometimes the information and requests are easier to manage with more concrete solutions."

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform needs to improve its documentation. It took time to do the implementation."

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"More security would be nice, I would love to be able to remotely brick a stolen laptop and it's hard disk drive (HDD)."

"There doesn't seem to be any feature that is lacking."

"I do not prefer the customer support for Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection; when we had to extract previous year's data for audit, we opened a case due to the option being disabled, but the support took months."

"My only real criticism with Code42, is that in the last year they have not focused sufficiently on the development of CrashPlan."

"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."

"I would rate Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection an eight out of ten because we need improvements in policies, and although I am not aware of other organizations' experiences, we are facing some lags, and there are points we must work on."

"The licenses are not so cheap, but are also scalable to your number of customers."

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"In terms of improvements, I find there are some blind spots in Proofpoint Enterprise DLP; you can obviously add more channels for detection, and logging can be much improved, specifying exactly what action took place or what alert was generated."

"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP could improve by reducing the overwhelming amount of information on their dashboard, which makes training necessary for both users and admins."

"The pricing for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a little bit on the higher end."

"Overall, Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a strong platform, but there are areas for improvement to enhance usability and effectiveness."

"Usability has improved over the years; initially, it was difficult to navigate around the tooling, and my only other concern is around the number of products and how it's packaged up, as it gets a bit confusing at times."

"If I had to think of one area that could use a little more polish, I do think putting more and more things into the integration of the full platform and portfolio is great to take multiple risk variants and provide alerts to the security organization and administrators."

"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is currently very good. It could become more user-friendly for someone who is not from the DLP field and could also help someone from a finance domain by integrating it with other domains as well."

"I rate Proofpoint Enterprise DLP a nine on a scale of one to ten because Microsoft Purview is truly a game changer."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"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."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"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."

"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 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."

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

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	30
Large Enterprise	39

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	22

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform?

Pricing is competitive. Akamai is more expensive, in my view.

What needs improvement with Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform?

In my opinion, Cloudflare One can be improved mainly through compatibility, as the integration should be much simpler...

What is your primary use case for Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform?

Cloudflare One's primary use case for my organization is to protect servers and to provide remote access with the VPN...

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

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that pricing is always very expensive. It's a very ex...

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

My advice for others looking into using Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is to evaluate it, and i...

What needs improvement with Code42 Incydr?

There are no particular reviews on improvement from my side regarding Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Prote...

What needs improvement with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?

I found that they had built a policy for blocking the AI chatbot but had exceptions for certain users who could take ...

What is your primary use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?

My main use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP involves network scanning, email scanning, and endpoint DLP. I have bu...

What advice do you have for others considering Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?

I cannot provide an example of how that has helped my team or my clients in daily operations because I do not come fr...

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

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

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Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection streamlines automated backups and simplifies navigation with intuitive interfaces, supporting cross-platform environments and central administration.

Offering seamless integration of security and management tools, Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection enhances data protection while ensuring ease of use. With real-time data management and centralized administration, businesses experience minimized maintenance effort. Despite needing improvements in reporting, account management, and mobile integration, its robust risk scoring and lightweight clients offer substantial benefits. Designed for corporate and HIPAA-related data, it aids recovery from device losses and strengthens data loss prevention, integrating well into egress strategies.

What are the key features of Mimecast?

Automated Backups: Ensures data is backed up seamlessly with minimal intervention.
Real-time Data Management: Provides up-to-date data access and processing.
Cross-platform Support: Maintains functionality across different systems and devices.
Intuitive Interfaces: Easy navigation improves user experience.
Centralized Administration: Allows for streamlined management of data and security measures.
Risk Scoring: Customizable settings for enhanced data protection.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data protection tasks with intuitive processes.
Maintenance Efficiency: Reduces manual effort through automated features.
Resource Utilization: Optimizes device and cloud resources for better performance.
Robust Support: Ensures help is readily available to address issues.

Industries like healthcare and legal benefit from Mimecast's data recovery support for HIPAA-compliance and large-scale unstructured data management. The platform is adaptable for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, essential for maintaining security in high-risk environments such as during legal investigations.

Mimecast

Proofpoint Enterprise DLP safeguards data with advanced protection capabilities tailored for comprehensive data loss prevention. It is designed to effectively manage and secure sensitive information across various environments.

Proofpoint Enterprise DLP delivers robust security to enterprises seeking to protect critical data. It supports diverse use cases, ensuring seamless adaptation to an organization's unique data protection needs. With valuable features focused on compliance and user activity monitoring, it decreases the risk of unauthorized data access. The system also offers opportunities for improvement in integration ease and reporting functions, which could enhance its adaptability and analytics capabilities.

What are its most important features?

Advanced Threat Management: Monitors and mitigates threats in real-time to ensure data security.
Compliance Enforcement: Automates policy enforcement to meet data protection regulations.
User Activity Monitoring: Tracks and analyzes user interactions with sensitive data for improved security insights.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Data Security Improvement: Enhances protection against unauthorized data breaches, reducing potential financial loss.
Regulatory Compliance: Simplifies adherence to compliance standards, minimizing legal risks.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines data management processes, saving time and resources.

In industries such as healthcare and finance, where data security and compliance are critical, Proofpoint Enterprise DLP's targeted solutions provide essential tools for industry-specific challenges. Tailoring capabilities to fit sector-specific needs ensures that organizations can effectively protect sensitive data.

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Sample Customers

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

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Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs. Proofpoint Enterprise DLP