# Forcepoint Data Security Cloud vs Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Comparison

| | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 103 | 56 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (72.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Forcepoint Data Security Cloud

Pros:
- Features (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (4 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)
- Data Protection (8 reviews)

Cons:
- False Positives (5 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (61 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (52 reviews) | 10.0 (22 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Forcepoint Data Security Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | 8.4/10 | 14 |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | 8.7/10 | 21 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | 8.2/10 | 14 |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | 9.2/10 | 8 |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Gateway** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wide Area Network (WAN)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Forcepoint Data Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp)

**Unique to Forcepoint Data Security Cloud (6):** [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms), [Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms), [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.0% | 1.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 39.0% | 25.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 50.0% | 72.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Forcepoint Data Security Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 15.0%
- **Media Production:** 12.0%
- **Banking:** 11.0%
- **Computer Software:** 11.0%
- **Accounting:** 5.0%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Construction:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 15.0%

#### Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

- **Retail:** 10.9%
- **Financial Services:** 10.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Banking:** 5.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Food & Beverages:** 3.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 34.5%

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## Top Discussions

### Forcepoint Data Security Cloud

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