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Best Cloud Data Security Software

Lauren Worth
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Researched and written by Lauren Worth

Cloud data security software is used to secure information stored using cloud services or within cloud-based applications. These tools can facilitate data security by enforcing policies related to cloud access control and storage. Companies utilize the tools to implement security protocols, monitor access, and protect both information stored within cloud applications and information transferred through cloud applications. Administrators can manage governance, set permissions, and monitor usage of those accessing the applications. Many cloud security products provide encryption and data loss prevention features to further secure documents and data stored within cloud applications.

These tools offer many of the same capabilities as traditional data security software, but provide functionality specifically designed for information stored in or passing through cloud data services.

To qualify for inclusion in the Cloud Data Security category, a product must:

Provide confidentiality functionality to encrypt or mask data
Monitor network connections for cloud-based threats
Enable administrative access control over data stored in the cloud
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114 Listings in Cloud Data Security Available
(1,248)4.7 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Acronis delivers the world’s most complete cyber resilience platform, combining backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, RMM, and business operations tools into a single, natively integrated solution

    Users
    • Director
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer & Network Security
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is a software that provides email notifications when computers encounter an attack or if backups are not executed due to changes in the setup.
    • Users frequently mention the software's ability to prevent cyber attacks and ensure data restoration through reliable backups, and its seamless integration with tools like SharePoint and OneDrive enhances workflow efficiency.
    • Users mentioned that the pricing could be more accessible, especially for smaller businesses, and the setup process was a little tricky at first.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    175
    Backup Solutions
    172
    Backup Ease
    134
    Reliability
    125
    Protection
    122
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    57
    Poor Customer Support
    45
    Expensive
    43
    Complexity
    33
    Poor Support Services
    31
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    9.0
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Acronis
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2003
    HQ Location
    Schaffhausen
    Twitter
    @acronis
    95,154 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,916 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Acronis delivers the world’s most complete cyber resilience platform, combining backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, RMM, and business operations tools into a single, natively integrated solution

Users
  • Director
  • CEO
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is a software that provides email notifications when computers encounter an attack or if backups are not executed due to changes in the setup.
  • Users frequently mention the software's ability to prevent cyber attacks and ensure data restoration through reliable backups, and its seamless integration with tools like SharePoint and OneDrive enhances workflow efficiency.
  • Users mentioned that the pricing could be more accessible, especially for smaller businesses, and the setup process was a little tricky at first.
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
175
Backup Solutions
172
Backup Ease
134
Reliability
125
Protection
122
Cons
Slow Performance
57
Poor Customer Support
45
Expensive
43
Complexity
33
Poor Support Services
31
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.0
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Acronis
Company Website
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Schaffhausen
Twitter
@acronis
95,154 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,916 employees on LinkedIn®
(707)4.7 out of 5
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1st Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Over the past decade, data risks have diversified, shifting data protection’s role from a passive last line of defense to an active data partner in responding to and recovering from diverse data risks

    Users
    • IT Manager
    • Systems Administrator
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 34% Enterprise
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Druva Data Security Cloud is a comprehensive security and backup solution that provides data protection across cloud, endpoint, and data center environments.
    • Users frequently mention the ease of use, quick deployment, reliable performance, and excellent customer support as key benefits of using Druva Data Security Cloud.
    • Reviewers mentioned that the search feature is not user-friendly, the performance of large file restoration needs improvement, and the reporting capabilities within the platform feel limited.
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  • Druva Data Security Cloud Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    190
    Backup Solutions
    153
    Backup Ease
    151
    Customer Support
    129
    Backup Frequency
    115
    Cons
    Backup Issues
    48
    Expensive
    24
    Storage Limitations
    24
    Slow Performance
    22
    Pricing Issues
    21
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  • Druva Data Security Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    9.5
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Druva
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @druvainc
    19,225 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,385 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Over the past decade, data risks have diversified, shifting data protection’s role from a passive last line of defense to an active data partner in responding to and recovering from diverse data risks

Users
  • IT Manager
  • Systems Administrator
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 34% Enterprise
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Druva Data Security Cloud is a comprehensive security and backup solution that provides data protection across cloud, endpoint, and data center environments.
  • Users frequently mention the ease of use, quick deployment, reliable performance, and excellent customer support as key benefits of using Druva Data Security Cloud.
  • Reviewers mentioned that the search feature is not user-friendly, the performance of large file restoration needs improvement, and the reporting capabilities within the platform feel limited.
Druva Data Security Cloud Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
190
Backup Solutions
153
Backup Ease
151
Customer Support
129
Backup Frequency
115
Cons
Backup Issues
48
Expensive
24
Storage Limitations
24
Slow Performance
22
Pricing Issues
21
Druva Data Security Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.5
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Druva
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@druvainc
19,225 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,385 employees on LinkedIn®

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(1,510)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Sprinto is an AI-native GRC platform that helps organizations manage compliance, risks, audits, vendor oversight, and continuous monitoring — all from one connected platform. By integrating across an

    Users
    • CTO
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 42% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Sprinto Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    477
    Customer Support
    373
    Compliance
    372
    Helpful
    350
    Compliance Management
    291
    Cons
    Integration Issues
    82
    Unclear Guidance
    53
    Software Bugs
    52
    Limited Integrations
    51
    Bugs
    44
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    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    9.2
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2020
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    Twitter
    @sprintoHQ
    13,338 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    457 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Sprinto is an AI-native GRC platform that helps organizations manage compliance, risks, audits, vendor oversight, and continuous monitoring — all from one connected platform. By integrating across an

Users
  • CTO
  • CEO
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 42% Mid-Market
Sprinto Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
477
Customer Support
373
Compliance
372
Helpful
350
Compliance Management
291
Cons
Integration Issues
82
Unclear Guidance
53
Software Bugs
52
Limited Integrations
51
Bugs
44
Sprinto features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.2
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@sprintoHQ
13,338 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
457 employees on LinkedIn®
(217)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
3rd Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $9.50
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Coro is the easy cybersecurity company. We designed an all-in-one platform that every lean IT team will master. While other solutions scare people into buying complicated, confusing products, we lead

    Users
    • IT Manager
    • IT Director
    Industries
    • Non-Profit Organization Management
    • Financial Services
    Market Segment
    • 58% Mid-Market
    • 37% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Coro is a cybersecurity product that provides protection for small businesses, with features such as flagging potential spam and phishing, and offering a dashboard for easy administration.
    • Reviewers appreciate the product's high success rate in capturing threats, its intuitive platform, and the responsive and helpful support team that makes the onboarding process easy.
    • Users experienced issues with the product being particular about the version of Outlook for the Coro add-in, the inability to interact directly with the Bitdefender agent on local machines, and unclear instructions on how to resolve errors.
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  • Coro Cybersecurity Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    92
    Customer Support
    65
    Security
    62
    Protection
    50
    Easy Setup
    45
    Cons
    Performance Issues
    32
    Improvements Needed
    20
    Inaccuracy
    16
    False Positives
    15
    Limited Features
    14
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    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.8
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Coronet
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Chicago, IL
    Twitter
    @coro_cyber
    1,917 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    324 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Coro is the easy cybersecurity company. We designed an all-in-one platform that every lean IT team will master. While other solutions scare people into buying complicated, confusing products, we lead

Users
  • IT Manager
  • IT Director
Industries
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
  • Financial Services
Market Segment
  • 58% Mid-Market
  • 37% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Coro is a cybersecurity product that provides protection for small businesses, with features such as flagging potential spam and phishing, and offering a dashboard for easy administration.
  • Reviewers appreciate the product's high success rate in capturing threats, its intuitive platform, and the responsive and helpful support team that makes the onboarding process easy.
  • Users experienced issues with the product being particular about the version of Outlook for the Coro add-in, the inability to interact directly with the Bitdefender agent on local machines, and unclear instructions on how to resolve errors.
Coro Cybersecurity Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
92
Customer Support
65
Security
62
Protection
50
Easy Setup
45
Cons
Performance Issues
32
Improvements Needed
20
Inaccuracy
16
False Positives
15
Limited Features
14
Coro Cybersecurity features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.8
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Coronet
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Twitter
@coro_cyber
1,917 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
324 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, protects enterprise data by preventing targeted attacks on SaaS applications and cloud-based email.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer & Network Security
    Market Segment
    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 26% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Harmony Email & Collaboration Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Threat Detection
    15
    Email Security
    14
    Security
    14
    Ease of Use
    11
    Protection
    11
    Cons
    False Positives
    7
    Difficult Learning
    4
    Expensive
    4
    Integration Issues
    4
    Limited Features
    4
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  • Harmony Email & Collaboration features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.7
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    San Carlos, CA
    Twitter
    @CheckPointSW
    70,917 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,323 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:CHKP
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, protects enterprise data by preventing targeted attacks on SaaS applications and cloud-based email.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 26% Enterprise
Harmony Email & Collaboration Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Threat Detection
15
Email Security
14
Security
14
Ease of Use
11
Protection
11
Cons
False Positives
7
Difficult Learning
4
Expensive
4
Integration Issues
4
Limited Features
4
Harmony Email & Collaboration features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.7
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
San Carlos, CA
Twitter
@CheckPointSW
70,917 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,323 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:CHKP
(97)4.6 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Rubrik is a cybersecurity company with a mission to secure the world’s data. Rubrik pioneered Zero Trust Data SecurityTM to help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicio

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 52% Enterprise
    • 36% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Rubrik Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    33
    Backup Solutions
    20
    Features
    19
    Reliability
    19
    User Interface
    17
    Cons
    Expensive
    11
    Limited Features
    7
    Backup Problems
    6
    Complexity
    6
    Cost Management
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    Rubrik
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Twitter
    @rubrikInc
    43,497 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,671 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Rubrik is a cybersecurity company with a mission to secure the world’s data. Rubrik pioneered Zero Trust Data SecurityTM to help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicio

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 52% Enterprise
  • 36% Mid-Market
Rubrik Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
33
Backup Solutions
20
Features
19
Reliability
19
User Interface
17
Cons
Expensive
11
Limited Features
7
Backup Problems
6
Complexity
6
Cost Management
5
Rubrik features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Rubrik
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Palo Alto, California
Twitter
@rubrikInc
43,497 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,671 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    The Veritas Alta Platform is designed to intelligently and securely backup, govern, protect, and orchestrate clean recovery for enterprise data wherever it may live so business continuity is never at

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 31% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Veritas Alta Data Protection Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Security
    9
    Data Security
    7
    Data Protection
    6
    Ease of Use
    6
    Cloud Computing
    4
    Cons
    Complexity
    2
    Complex Setup
    2
    Difficult Configuration
    2
    Difficult Learning
    2
    Difficult Learning Process
    2
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  • Veritas Alta Data Protection features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.7
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Cohesity
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Cohesity
    29,502 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,691 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

The Veritas Alta Platform is designed to intelligently and securely backup, govern, protect, and orchestrate clean recovery for enterprise data wherever it may live so business continuity is never at

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 31% Small-Business
Veritas Alta Data Protection Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Security
9
Data Security
7
Data Protection
6
Ease of Use
6
Cloud Computing
4
Cons
Complexity
2
Complex Setup
2
Difficult Configuration
2
Difficult Learning
2
Difficult Learning Process
2
Veritas Alta Data Protection features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.7
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Cohesity
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Cohesity
29,502 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,691 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    IBM Guardium DDR (Data Detection and Response) is a data security solution that helps organizations detect, analyze, and respond to potential data threats in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It pr

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 41% Mid-Market
    • 41% Enterprise
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    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.8
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    IBM
    Year Founded
    1911
    HQ Location
    Armonk, NY
    Twitter
    @IBM
    709,117 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    339,241 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    SWX:IBM
Product Description
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IBM Guardium DDR (Data Detection and Response) is a data security solution that helps organizations detect, analyze, and respond to potential data threats in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It pr

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 41% Mid-Market
  • 41% Enterprise
IBM Guardium Data Detection and Response features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.8
Auditing
Average: 8.6
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Seller
IBM
Year Founded
1911
HQ Location
Armonk, NY
Twitter
@IBM
709,117 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
339,241 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
SWX:IBM
(253)4.9 out of 5
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    CrashPlan Platform securely, efficiently, and comprehensively backs up files and emails in Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Gmail, and Google Drive without user action or time-consumin

    Users
    • Administrator
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 63% Mid-Market
    • 36% Enterprise
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  • CrashPlan Platform Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Backup Frequency
    100
    Ease of Use
    70
    Security
    61
    Customer Support
    50
    Reporting
    36
    Cons
    Improvement Needed
    10
    Poor Reporting
    8
    Restoration Issues
    6
    Slow Performance
    6
    Backup Issues
    4
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    9.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    0.0
    No information available
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    CrashPlan
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    Minneapolis, MN
    Twitter
    @crashplan
    24,713 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    159 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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CrashPlan Platform securely, efficiently, and comprehensively backs up files and emails in Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Gmail, and Google Drive without user action or time-consumin

Users
  • Administrator
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 63% Mid-Market
  • 36% Enterprise
CrashPlan Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Backup Frequency
100
Ease of Use
70
Security
61
Customer Support
50
Reporting
36
Cons
Improvement Needed
10
Poor Reporting
8
Restoration Issues
6
Slow Performance
6
Backup Issues
4
CrashPlan Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.9
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.9
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
0.0
No information available
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Seller
CrashPlan
Company Website
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Minneapolis, MN
Twitter
@crashplan
24,713 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
159 employees on LinkedIn®
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    CloudGuard CNAPP provides you with more context to drive actionable security and smarter prevention, from code-to-cloud, across the application lifecycle. CloudGuard’s prevention-first approach prote

    Users
    • Security Engineer
    Industries
    • Financial Services
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 49% Enterprise
    • 37% Mid-Market
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  • Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Security
    21
    Cloud Security
    17
    Threat Detection
    17
    Comprehensive Security
    15
    Features
    13
    Cons
    Difficult Setup
    7
    Complex Coding
    6
    Complexity
    6
    Difficult Configuration
    6
    Integration Issues
    6
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.9
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    San Carlos, CA
    Twitter
    @CheckPointSW
    70,917 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,323 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:CHKP
Product Description
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CloudGuard CNAPP provides you with more context to drive actionable security and smarter prevention, from code-to-cloud, across the application lifecycle. CloudGuard’s prevention-first approach prote

Users
  • Security Engineer
Industries
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 49% Enterprise
  • 37% Mid-Market
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Security
21
Cloud Security
17
Threat Detection
17
Comprehensive Security
15
Features
13
Cons
Difficult Setup
7
Complex Coding
6
Complexity
6
Difficult Configuration
6
Integration Issues
6
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.9
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
San Carlos, CA
Twitter
@CheckPointSW
70,917 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,323 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:CHKP
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    Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, the next version of Prisma Cloud, understands a unified security approach is essential for effectively addressing AppSec, CloudSec, and SecOps. Connecting cloud sec

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer & Network Security
    Market Segment
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Cortex Cloud Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    46
    Features
    43
    Security
    41
    Visibility
    36
    Cloud Integration
    33
    Cons
    Expensive
    31
    Difficult Learning
    27
    Learning Curve
    27
    Pricing Issues
    24
    UX Improvement
    20
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Cortex Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    7.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.3
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    2005
    HQ Location
    Santa Clara, CA
    Twitter
    @PaloAltoNtwks
    127,223 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    18,396 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE: PANW
Product Description
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Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, the next version of Prisma Cloud, understands a unified security approach is essential for effectively addressing AppSec, CloudSec, and SecOps. Connecting cloud sec

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 32% Mid-Market
Cortex Cloud Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
46
Features
43
Security
41
Visibility
36
Cloud Integration
33
Cons
Expensive
31
Difficult Learning
27
Learning Curve
27
Pricing Issues
24
UX Improvement
20
Cortex Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
7.7
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.3
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Santa Clara, CA
Twitter
@PaloAltoNtwks
127,223 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
18,396 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE: PANW
(428)4.5 out of 5
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12th Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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    Duo stops identity-based threats and boosts workforce productivity. Our Continuous Identity Security solution provides the best access management experience across users, devices, and applications whi

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Consultant
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 44% Enterprise
    • 38% Mid-Market
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  • Cisco Duo Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Security
    23
    Ease of Use
    21
    Authentication
    15
    Authentication Ease
    13
    Reliability
    11
    Cons
    Authentication Issues
    8
    Access Limitations
    7
    Expensive
    7
    Internet Dependency
    6
    Complexity
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Cisco Duo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.8
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Cisco
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Cisco
    721,900 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    95,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Duo stops identity-based threats and boosts workforce productivity. Our Continuous Identity Security solution provides the best access management experience across users, devices, and applications whi

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Consultant
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 44% Enterprise
  • 38% Mid-Market
Cisco Duo Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Security
23
Ease of Use
21
Authentication
15
Authentication Ease
13
Reliability
11
Cons
Authentication Issues
8
Access Limitations
7
Expensive
7
Internet Dependency
6
Complexity
5
Cisco Duo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.8
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Cisco
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Cisco
721,900 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
95,148 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Satori is a Data Security Platform (DSP) that enables self-service data and analytics. Unlike the traditional manual data access process, with Satori, users have a personal data portal where they can

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Computer & Network Security
    Market Segment
    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 24% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Security
    14
    Access Control
    12
    Features
    11
    Data Protection
    10
    Cons
    Complexity
    7
    Complexity Management
    5
    Slow Performance
    5
    Expensive
    4
    Learning Curve
    4
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Satori Data Security Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    9.6
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Commvault
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
    Twitter
    @Commvault
    64,970 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,491 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Satori is a Data Security Platform (DSP) that enables self-service data and analytics. Unlike the traditional manual data access process, with Satori, users have a personal data portal where they can

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 24% Enterprise
Satori Data Security Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Security
14
Access Control
12
Features
11
Data Protection
10
Cons
Complexity
7
Complexity Management
5
Slow Performance
5
Expensive
4
Learning Curve
4
Satori Data Security Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.6
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Commvault
Company Website
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
Twitter
@Commvault
64,970 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,491 employees on LinkedIn®
(20)4.9 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Apigee Sense works in conjunction with the Apigee Edge API Management Platform to give API teams a powerful weapon to protect APIs from attacks

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 65% Small-Business
    • 35% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Google Apigee Sense features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    9.9
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Google
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Mountain View, CA
    Twitter
    @google
    31,497,617 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    325,307 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:GOOG
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Apigee Sense works in conjunction with the Apigee Edge API Management Platform to give API teams a powerful weapon to protect APIs from attacks

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 65% Small-Business
  • 35% Mid-Market
Google Apigee Sense features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.8
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.7
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.9
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Google
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Twitter
@google
31,497,617 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
325,307 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:GOOG
(118)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
6th Easiest To Use in Cloud Data Security software
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    SpinOne is an all-in-one SaaS security platform that protects your mission critical SaaS environments including Google Workplace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack – and now we've added 50+ more SaaS a

    Users
    • CEO
    • IT Director
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Non-Profit Organization Management
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 42% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SpinOne is a platform designed to provide data security, backup, and recovery for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, with features such as ransomware detection and response, data leak prevention, and security posture management.
    • Reviewers like the ease of use, reliable backup, granular data control, and the ability to monitor and manage security risks, with many praising the responsive and helpful support team.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with granular data retention, slow data refreshing from Google Workspace, limited functionality on certain plans, lack of advanced backup management features, and difficulties with the user interface.
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  • SpinOne Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    37
    Customer Support
    34
    Reliability
    25
    Backup Ease
    23
    Easy Setup
    20
    Cons
    Expensive
    8
    Backup Issues
    7
    Poor Interface Design
    7
    Unclear Guidance
    5
    Lack of Backup
    4
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    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 9.0
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.7
    Auditing
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    SpinAI
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Twitter
    @spintechinc
    769 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    85 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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SpinOne is an all-in-one SaaS security platform that protects your mission critical SaaS environments including Google Workplace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack – and now we've added 50+ more SaaS a

Users
  • CEO
  • IT Director
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 42% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SpinOne is a platform designed to provide data security, backup, and recovery for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, with features such as ransomware detection and response, data leak prevention, and security posture management.
  • Reviewers like the ease of use, reliable backup, granular data control, and the ability to monitor and manage security risks, with many praising the responsive and helpful support team.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with granular data retention, slow data refreshing from Google Workspace, limited functionality on certain plans, lack of advanced backup management features, and difficulties with the user interface.
SpinOne Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
37
Customer Support
34
Reliability
25
Backup Ease
23
Easy Setup
20
Cons
Expensive
8
Backup Issues
7
Poor Interface Design
7
Unclear Guidance
5
Lack of Backup
4
SpinOne features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 9.0
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.7
Auditing
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
SpinAI
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Palo Alto, California
Twitter
@spintechinc
769 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
85 employees on LinkedIn®

Learn More About Cloud Data Security Software

What is Cloud Data Security Software?

Cloud data security software helps protect information stored in the cloud. Some information may be personal or sensitive, requiring additional labeling and protection. Other datasets may just need an additional layer of security. Either way, if a company is looking for added protection and data loss prevention, cloud data security software may be a good fit.

Cloud storage services come in many forms and may have unique requirements for protection. Public, private, and hybrid cloud systems do not possess the same level of protection. As a result, many solutions have emerged to protect data and ensure its compliance no matter where it is stored. Many have to support cross-cloud data protection allowing users to manage data stored by multiple cloud service providers. Other products offer simpler solutions for smaller businesses who are looking for reassurance that their data is safe.

Key Benefits of Cloud Data Security Software

  • Encrypt or mask data stored in the cloud
  • Identify and discover sensitive information
  • Control access to sensitive information
  • Monitor user behavior and access for abnormalities

Why Use Cloud Data Security Software?

There are many reasons companies should invest in cloud data security software, most importantly is the obvious need to protect data whether it relates to business, employees, or customers. Despite misconceptions that information stored using notable cloud providers, there is still a shared responsibility that places significant accountability on both the provider and their customer.

The shared responsibility can come down to this: Companies are responsible for securing everything in the cloud while cloud service providers are responsible for protecting the cloud. The shared responsibility between clients and service providers places a heavy burden of security responsibilities on the customer. While customers utilizing cloud services want to relinquish the responsibility of protecting on-premise infrastructure, they are still responsible for securing access, workloads, data, and applications.

Access control — Information should always be limited to the individuals at a company who are approved to view it. Access control describes the product’s ability to prevent unapproved parties from gaining access to a database, application or network. These are some of the most important features in any data security solution. Access control can prevent the public from viewing sensitive information about customers and prevent competitors from accessing that data. This software typically integrates with identity solutions or cloud directories for simplified privilege management and user governance. Companies can create identities, delegate their privileges, and relinquish them upon termination. They can also give temporary access to business partners or limited access to customers, depending on a company’s specific requirements.

Visibility — Some data can get lost, especially when managing information across numerous clouds and databases.To prevent things from getting lost in the shuffle, many cloud data security solutions allow continuous discovery and monitoring of datasets. This helps pinpoint information that should be encrypted but isn’t or information publicly available that should be limited to within the company. Improved visibility can help companies know what data is where and what security policies are enforced on the dataset at all times.

Compliance — Compliance refers to the need to enforce policies in alignment with data protection and privacy requirements outlined in government legislation. This can include data encryption, masking, or deliverability, among others. Companies can use cloud data security software to identify data requiring additional security and enforce those policies continuously to avoid fines and penalties. These compliance regulations may be unique to a company’s industry as well. For example, hospitals and banks will likely have more requirements and steeper penalties than a food truck or gas station. As a result, it’s important to keep in mind industry-specific needs when evaluating tools.

What are the Common Features of Cloud Data Security Software?

Cloud data security software can provide a wide range of features, but here are a few of the most common found in the market.

Data masking — Data masking functionality protects sensitive data by disguising or encrypting data, keeping it usable by the organization and approved parties.

Data encryption — Encryption features are used to manage policies for user data access and data encryption.

Data loss prevention — This feature stores data securely either on-premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest.

Anomaly detection — Anomaly detection features are used to constantly monitor activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.

Sensitive data compliance — Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.

Cloud gap analytics — Cloud gap analytics analyze data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving better information of authentication and security protocols.

Compliance monitoring — Compliance-related monitoring features are used to monitor data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse.

User analytics — User analysis functionality allows reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges.

Auditing — Auditing and documentation features increase visibility into access and alterations of the database and can be used for behavioral analytics and reporting.

Data discovery — Data discovery features unveil data connected to infrastructure and applications used to manage and maintain compliance within complex IT systems.

Access control — Access control requires a product to support LDAP protocol to enable access control and governance.