[ Forcepo... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-security-cloud/reviews) [ Forcepo... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-security-cloud/reviews) # Forcepoint Data Security Cloud Features ##### ## Administration (3) Data Management Administrators can access and organize data related to incidents to produce reports or make data more navigable. Incident Logs Information on each incident is stored in databases for user reference and analytics. Reporting Produces reports detailing trends and vulnerabilities related to bot management and performance. Show More ##### ## Governance (3) Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Compliance Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards. Data Visibility Similifies data identification to increase visibility and management capabilities Show More ##### ## Security (12) Encryption Protects data with within and as it leaves your secure or local network. Endpoint Intelligence Analysis for users to examine threat intelligence data specific to their endpoint devices. Activity Monitoring Documents the actions from endpoints within a network. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point. Breach Detection Provides incident alerts for leaks or breaches and provides capabilities to inform administrators of attacks. Security Automation Allows administrative control over automated security tasks. Application Security Protects application access and data. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Workload Protection Protects computing resources across a network. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Data Protection Protects informatin stored on premises and in the cloud. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Governance Allows users to create, edit, and relinquish user access privileges. Data loss Prevention Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest. Data Encryption/Security Manages policies for user data access and data encryption. Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Show More ##### ## Network Management (4) Network Segmentation Allows administrative control over network components, mapping, and segmentation. Network Mapping Allows visual display of networks segmented components and their connected resources. Security Analytics Utilizes behavioral analysis to improve security procedures and documentation. API/Integrations Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Show More ##### ## Identity Management (3) Adaptive Access Control Provides a risk-based approcach to determining trust within the network. Identity Scoring Calculates risk based on user behavior, permissions, and requests. User Monitoring Monitors users attempting unauthorized access to databases, applicaitons, and othe network components. Show More ##### ## Analysis (3) User Analytics Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. Cloud Gap Analytics Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. Anomoly Detection Monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Show More ##### ## Functionality (3) SSO Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins. Cloud Registry Details SaaS products the cloud security product can integrate with and provide security for. Mobile Device Mangement Offers the ability to set standards for types of mobile devices and networks capable of accessing data. Show More ##### ## Management (4) Multicloud Management Allows users to track and control cloud spend across cloud services and providers. DLP Configuration Offers data loss prevention tools to protect data from leaving the environments it is allowed to. Dynamic Scaling Scale resources automatically, adjusting for usage demands. Policy Enforcement Enables administrators to create access policies and applies policy controls throughout request and provisioning processes Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Data Center Networking Provides advanced data center network services to deliver multiple high-speed IP. Multicloud Visibility Allows users to track and control activity across cloud services and providers. Anomaly Detection Constantly monitors system to detect anomalies in real time. Show More ##### ## Protection (4) Firewall-as-a-Service Managed, cloud-delivered firewall that protects devices, assets, networks, and other cloud services from web-based threats. Cloud Application Brokerage Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud applications, services, and products through a central gateway Web Gateway Provides a private web gateway for secure internet browsing. Adaptive Access Control Provides a risk-based approach to determining trust within the network. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (2) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (5) Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Enforces zero trust access rules. Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrates wide area network (WAN) capabilities, such as SD-WAN. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Enforces security requirements and secures connections with cloud resources. Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Prevents unauthorized web domains from entering a network and protects against web-based threats. Firewall as a Service Provides cloud-based firewall protection. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (3) Predictive Capabilities Uses predictive analytics to anticipate emerging threats. Real-Time Threat Detection Utilizes AI algorithms to identify anomolies and block access to malicious sites. Automation Automates common workflows and remediation tasks. Show More ##### ## Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms (4) Single sign-on (SSO) Simplifies user authentication across multiple services while maintaining security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Ensures that users are verified through multiple credentials before access is granted, reducing the risk of compromised accounts. Role-based access control (RBAC) Grants access based on the user’s role within the organization, adhering to the principle of least privilege. Identity federation Integrates with external identity providers to manage user identities across different platforms and services. Show More ##### ## Security - Zero Trust Platforms (5) Encryption Mandatory encryption of data both at rest and in transit protects against unauthorized access. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) Continuous monitoring and real-time response capabilities with EDR help detect and mitigate threats on endpoint devices. Device posture assessment Verifies the security status of a device before granting access to network resources, ensuring that only compliant devices can connect. Micro-segmentation Divides the network into isolated segments to prevent lateral movement by attackers, ensuring that if one segment is compromised, others remain secure. Zero trust network access (ZTNA) Replaces traditional VPNs by enforcing granular, context-aware access to applications based on user identity, device, and other factors. Show More ##### ## Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms (2) Data loss prevention (DLP) Detect and prevent unauthorized access or transfer of sensitive data. Data classification Data classification automatically categorizes data based on its sensitivity, allowing for appropriate security measures to be applied Show More ##### ## Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms (5) API support API support ensures that the zero trust platform can integrate seamlessly with other security tools and existing infrastructure Application-level controls Provides the ability to enforce security policies at the application layer, ensuring that access to specific applications is tightly controlled. Secure application access ensures that only authorized users can access critical applications, protecting against unauthorized entry points User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) UEBA identifies unusual behavior that may indicate a security threat, enabling proactive threat managemen Continuous monitoring Provides real-time visibility into all network traffic, user activities, and data flows to detect anomalies Show More ##### ## Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms (5) Policy automation allows for automatic application of security policies based on predefined criteria, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring consistent enforcement Regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance assists organizations in adhering to industry-specific regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Cross-platform compatibility This works across different environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups, ensuring comprehensive security coverage Policy enforcement This ensures that security policies are consistently applied across all users, devices, and application Comprehensive reporting Detailed reports that provide insights into security events help organizations maintain compliance and optimize their security posture Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE) (4) Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Prevents unauthorized web domains from entering a network and protects against web-based threats. Firewall as a Service Provides cloud-based firewall protection. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Enforces zero trust access rules. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Enforces security requirements and secures connections with cloud resources. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE) (3) Automation Automates common workflows and remediation tasks. Predictive Capabilities Uses predictive analytics to anticipate emerging threats. Real-Time Threat Detection Utilizes AI algorithms to identify anomolies and block access to malicious sites. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE) (4) Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives. Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input. Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases. Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting. 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