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Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention pros and cons

Vendor: Forcepoint
4.0 out of 5
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PROS

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention helps organizations meet CTI requirements and block accidental information sharing.
It offers valuable fingerprinting technology and deep capabilities in data exploration and classification.
The integration with Cloud Access Security Broker enhances security around cloud applications and provides useful built-in policies for compliance.
The scalability and customization options allow enterprises to adjust the tool according to specific objectives, ensuring effective data protection strategies.
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention enhances security by tracking data movement and preventing unauthorized data exfiltration through email and web channels.

CONS

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention needs better integration with email and other products.
Data classification and reduction of false-positive incidents require improvement.
There is a lack of support for Bangla language and insufficient regional compliance options.
The cost of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is high, with no bulk purchase discounts.
Forcepoint support often has delays, and prompt assistance is lacking.
 

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention Pros review quotes

JR
Network Security Specialist at SEFISA
Mar 12, 2019
It has helped us meet CTI requirements. Some employees accidentally shared information and it was able to block that information. That is one of the biggest benefits we have seen from this tool.
DG
VP Technology at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees
Mar 26, 2019
We receive a lot of insights from this product.
SA
I-Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
May 1, 2019
We don't require a lot of downtime, but when we do then we are getting proper support with no issue.
Learn what your peers think about Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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ITMgr3546 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
May 23, 2019
The ease of configuration was probably one of its biggest selling points.
OwnChair354 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 12, 2019
Another valuable feature is that it provides integration to things like Cloud Access Security Broker, which provides security around cloud applications.
reviewer988044 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Solutions Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sep 24, 2019
The fingerprinting technology is the solution's most valuable feature. It's unique to Forcepoint.
SB
Security Consultant and Cybersecurity Support at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 26, 2019
After the configuration, it is very stable, and in the last two years, I haven't been faced with many issues or product-related challenges.
it_user1255488 - PeerSpot reviewer
Finance and Engineer at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 5, 2020
It's fast and it prepares loss reports.
DB
Co-Founder at Avant Consulting
Jan 15, 2020
The product is good and reliable. The vendor company is continually improving it and they seem to stay one step ahead.
Hassan Moussafir - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Senior Expert at Wafaassurance
Jan 26, 2020
The solution offers very good sensitive data protection.
 

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention Cons review quotes

JR
Network Security Specialist at SEFISA
Mar 12, 2019
It should integrate better with email.
DG
VP Technology at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees
Mar 26, 2019
We want to be able to do data classification better in the product and reduce false positives, especially on data loss prevention.
SA
I-Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
May 1, 2019
There is no support for the Bangla (Bengali) language, so we cannot use the Forcepoint technology for Bangla documents.
Learn what your peers think about Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
879,768 professionals have used our research since 2012.
ITMgr3546 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
May 23, 2019
I can't push a report by a certain organizational entity or unit without a lot of work. The reporting could be better.
OwnChair354 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 12, 2019
I am really impressed by the interface and management console but the requirements are very high and the response time is too slow.
reviewer988044 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Solutions Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sep 24, 2019
There's zero Forcepoint presence in West Africa. Customers typically like having these things close to them. It would help if they had a presence here. Right now, Forcepoint West Africa has been administered from South Africa. Because of this, customers can't access premium support in our region.
SB
Security Consultant and Cybersecurity Support at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 26, 2019
The initial setup is a bit complex. You will need help from the peer support team in the configuration.
it_user1255488 - PeerSpot reviewer
Finance and Engineer at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 5, 2020
The protection of personal data needs to be improved.
DB
Co-Founder at Avant Consulting
Jan 15, 2020
Everything can be improved and maybe there is a way to improve the user experience through the interface.
Hassan Moussafir - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Senior Expert at Wafaassurance
Jan 26, 2020
It would be wonderful if the solution could develop more AI and machine learning capabilities. It would also be good if the solution was able to integrate with other ML and AI solutions. Right now, this is lacking.