What is Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?
Data protection does not have to get in the way of business productivity. Forcepoint’s focus on unified policies, user risk, and automation makes data security frictionless and intuitive.
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84 Likeliness to Recommend
94 Plan to Renew
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83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 90%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 81%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 87%
- Strategy & Innovation:
- 82%
- Service Experience:
- 86%
Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.
+85 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention?
Pros
- Security Protects
- Reliable
- Unique Features
- Client Friendly Policies
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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Feature Ratings
Optical Character Recognition
Data Discovery (DLP)
Real Time Scanning
Centralized Reporting Engine
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration
Email and IM Support
Forensic Analysis Support
Multiple Enforcement Actions
Customizable and Pre Canned Policies
Endpoint Support
Application Monitoring
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Business Value Created
Ease of IT Administration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Data Integration
Breadth of Features
Ease of Implementation
Availability and Quality of Training
Usability and Intuitiveness
Vendor Support
Ease of Customization
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention Reviews
Akhilesh G.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2025
Powerful DLP solution with excellent support
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention from other similar products?
stands out due to its unique integration of behavioral analytics with DLP technology
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
flexibility and scalability ability to customize policies across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments is invaluable
What do you dislike most about this product?
I would like to see more policy templates for financial service
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I strongly recommend forcepoint DLP for companies looking for a complete and customizable data loss prevention solution
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Abhishek J.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Dec 2024
Great for data loss prevention!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention from other similar products?
It has unified policy enforcement across web cloud, email network. We can define compliance policy from the bunch that they have & customize it. Great for GDPR.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Predefined policy for alot of countries I work with. Easy to setup & get to find sensitive data on devices.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Sometimes we get too many alerts.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
One of the best in the industry. Support is also great.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Siddharth B.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jul 2024
User-Centric DLP, Complex Setup but Effective
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention from other similar products?
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) differentiates itself with its user-centric approach, which focuses on understanding user behavior and intent to prevent data breaches. It offers advanced analytics and risk-adaptive protection that dynamically adjusts policies based on the risk level. Additionally, Forcepoint DLP provides comprehensive coverage across various data channels—network, endpoint, and cloud—ensuring consistent protection. Its integration with Forcepoint’s broader security ecosystem enhances overall threat detection and response capabilities.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is its user-centric approach. By focusing on understanding user behavior and intent, it provides more accurate and effective protection against data breaches. The risk-adaptive protection dynamically adjusts policies based on real-time risk assessments, offering a more responsive and tailored security solution.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is its complexity in initial setup and configuration. The process can be time-consuming and may require specialized knowledge to ensure proper deployment and optimal functionality. This can be a barrier for organizations with limited IT resources or expertise.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For those considering Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, I recommend the following: 1. Assess Your Needs: Clearly understand your data protection requirements and how Forcepoint DLP aligns with them. 2. Resource Planning: Ensure you have the necessary IT resources and expertise for the initial setup and ongoing management. 3. Training: Invest in training for your IT staff to effectively deploy and manage the system. 4. Pilot Testing: Conduct a pilot program to evaluate how well the product integrates with your existing infrastructure and meets your security needs.
Pros
- Client's Interest First
- Security Protects
- Client Friendly Policies
- Fair
