Forcepoint

forcepoint.com
Cybersecurity
Few Days

AI-Native Data Security with DSPM, DLP and DDR

How to Replace Forcepoint

Overview

Forcepoint is an AI-native data security platform that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data across cloud, web, email, endpoint and network channels. The platform provides unified visibility, adaptive protection, and real-time enforcement to prevent data loss, ensure compliance, and enable secure AI adoption. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud combines DSPM, DLP, DDR, CASB and SWG capabilities on a single platform.

Features

33 features across 23 categories

AI Classification(1)

AI MeshAI

Uses a small language model and other AI classifiers for hyper-accurate and efficient tagging with contextual understanding

AI Security(1)

ChatGPT Data Protection

Protect data in ChatGPT and other GenAI tools

Access Control(2)

Data Access Governance

Control and govern data access across the organization

Over-Permissioned Files DetectionAI

Identify and remediate files with excessive access permissions

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Assessment(2)

Free Data Risk AssessmentAI

Uncover hidden data threats with a free assessment tool

OneDrive Data Risk AssessmentAI

Get a free data risk assessment specifically for OneDrive

Automation(1)

Workflow Automation

Automate workflows and policy controls for every channel

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Cloud Security(3)

CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)

Extend DLP and secure data in the cloud

Cloud App Security

Protect data in any cloud application

Microsoft 365 and Copilot Security

Secure Microsoft 365 and Copilot data

Compliance(2)

Compliance Readiness

Streamline compliance with regulatory requirements and standards

Policy Templates

1,800+ prebuilt policy templates and classifiers across 160+ regions for compliance

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Data Classification(1)

Data ClassificationAI

Classify data in the broadest range of file types

Data Discovery(1)

Shadow Data DiscoveryAI

Continuously discover shadow data and hidden risk across hybrid environments

Data Discovery & Classification(1)

AI-Native DSPMAI

Discover and classify structured and unstructured data with AI

Data Optimization(2)

Data Duplication DetectionAI

Identify and manage redundant data across environments

ROT Data DetectionAI

Uncover Redundant, Obsolete or Trivial data

Data Protection(1)

DLP (Data Loss Prevention)

Prevent data breaches and streamline compliance across multiple channels

Email Security(2)

Comprehensive Email Security

Comprehensive email security and data loss prevention

DLP for Email

Prevent data loss in outbound emails

Endpoint Security(1)

BYOD Security

Secure bring-your-own-device implementations

Incident Response(1)

Unified Breach and Incident Readiness

Prepare for and respond to data breaches and security incidents

Monitoring(1)

Continuous DiscoveryAI

Continuously monitor and discover sensitive data and risks

Network Security(2)

NGFW with SD-WAN

Built-in SD-WAN and top-rated security efficacy to defend your edge

SD-WAN

Secure the network and connect and protect offices, branches and remote offices

Policy Management(2)

Multi-Channel Enforcement

Apply policies across cloud, web, endpoint, email and network in seconds

Unified Policy Management

Combine the capabilities of DSPM, DLP, DDR, CASB and SWG on one platform

Reporting & Audit(1)

Centralized Audit Visibility

Maintain consistent enforcement and centralized audit visibility across all channels

Threat Detection(2)

Data Detection and Response (DDR)AI

Detect and prevent data breaches with continuous monitoring of data to spot potential breach activity

Insider Risk ProtectionAI

Protect against insider threats and unauthorized data access

Threat Prevention(1)

Ransomware Mitigation

Mitigate ransomware threats with data protection and detection

Threat Response(1)

Risk-Adaptive ProtectionAI

Respond to risk in real-time with policy automation

Web Protection(1)

Web Security

Secure data on any web application

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Forcepoint. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Forcepoint alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 33 features.

Buy Forcepoint

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Forcepoint saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 33 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

AI-Native DSPM + DDRAI-Native DSPM + DLPCASB + DLP