Check Point Pointsec [EOL] vs Digital Guardian comparison

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Check Point Pointsec [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Pointsec [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Digital Guardian

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (17th), Endpoint Encryption (6th), Mobile Data Protection (3rd), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (26th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (54th)

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AshleyMorales

Cloud computing at ITQS

Very good disk encryption, secure authentication, and centralized administration

At the time when this tool was launched on the market, it had new technologies integrated within. It was the beginning of the revolution of computing, and at the beginning, with the characteristics, everything was wonderful. However, if we compare it with today's technologies, we see that it is lacking quite a few things, including a nice interface, more functionalities, integrations with third parties, more security administration in policies, and more detailed reports.

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Syed Mubeen

Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Enterprise data protection has supported regulatory compliance and integrates with classification tools

In terms of functionality, many features are valuable in Digital Guardian, as the first thing for most customers is that they are using solutions such as Boldon James and Titus, which fall under the classification side, and Digital Guardian can easily integrate with this data classification solution and has a very granular level of configuration and policy tuning. Digital Guardian's data protection policies are indeed useful for my clients. Regarding Digital Guardian, I find it to be a very good solution, and in fact, it is an enterprise-level solution that has very tight integration with most of the products, with Fortra but also with others.

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Pros

"At the time when this tool was launched on the market, it had new technologies integrated within."

"If you have a Premium Support plan then the technical support is very good."

"One of the characteristics that give us the most value is that it offers the ability to perform HTTPS inspections."

"Full disk encryption helps us ensure that data stored on a device is encrypted."

"From the moment we started using Check Point Secure Web Gateway, we realized its great value and ability to take it not only on-premise but also into our cloud-based environment."

"Check Point GAiA is easy to use."

"Regarding Digital Guardian, I find it to be a very good solution, and in fact, it is an enterprise-level solution that has very tight integration with most of the products, with Fortra but also with others."

"There is a built-in endpoint detection response that helps save money."

"So if you look at enterprise data loss prevention this solution is the best."

"Digital Guardian has cloud correlation servers which give you visibility, work like EDR, and the correlation servers are like a perfect instrument for security analysts."

"For the price in the market, it is a little bit higher than Symantec and Forcepoint, however, I believe, especially in the manufacturing industry, it is the only solution that makes sense for them."

"Data security is now one of the most important aspects for any organization."

"The technical support is really terrific."

"It has been scalable."

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Cons

"We would maybe want (in the future) advanced security in the filtering of access to the metaverse by augmented reality cameras."

"The UI was one of the most difficult points to get used to. Due to the UI, even though it was used every day, the administration was complicated."

"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see application identity support."

"The installation was quite complex."

"Overall, this is a good product but it does lack features that we need."

"It would be helpful if there was an on-premise version of the solution for companies that cannot use the cloud, such as government sectors."

"I would like to see the workflow, to get all the rules and policies set up, be less complicated."

"The initial setup is a bit more complex than other solutions."

"There are a lot of issues with the current version of the Endpoint agent. It's not stable, it's resource-consuming, and there are some performance issues. If they could improve the stability of the agent it would be great."

"When considering potential areas for improvement, it may be beneficial for Digital Guardian to optimize its processes and reduce the computational demands on the system, particularly with regard to high CPU usage. Although Digital Guardian offers numerous benefits, it can consume a substantial amount of RAM and CPU power."

"In my experience, the area closest for improvement is the occurrence of strong false positives."

"Technical support could be better."

"For vendor support, such as Fortra support, I would rate it a seven because all the support comes from different parts that sometimes have challenges meeting time zones, and sometimes they reroute to distributors and rely on partners."

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"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten because Digital Guardian is expensive."

"The price of Digital Guardian is expensive."

"If I compare Digital Guardian with Symantec, the license cost is lower, but McAfee can be cheaper than Digital Guardian. It depends on how many licenses you plan to buy and how big the project is. The cost is not so high as Symantec, but not as cheap as McAfee. They can easily sell the solution for price."

"The cost was around $300,000."

"Digital Guardian has both, subscription and perpetual licenses, but I think when everything (all technologies) will go to the cloud they will only offer subscriptions."

"The price of Digital Guardian is on the higher end compared to other vendors."

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Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Large Enterprise	4

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What needs improvement with Digital Guardian?

In my experience, the area closest for improvement is the occurrence of strong false positives. Digital Guardian can generate false positives initially, which can be significantly reduced through p...

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My main use case for Digital Guardian is to prevent or stop sensitive data from being copied to USB, email, or cloud, with an example being the blocking of confidential files from being sent via em...

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Digital Guardian has significantly improved incident response time by providing real-time detection, instant alerts, and automatic policy enforcement to stop data leakage immediately, which is my s...

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Digital Guardian is renowned for its advanced capabilities in data loss prevention and protection of confidential information. Key features enhance data security through proactive monitoring and adaptive policies, catering to businesses across multiple environments.

Digital Guardian provides comprehensive data security by offering features like data classification, endpoint DLP monitoring, and user activity tracking. It integrates seamlessly with tools such as Boldon James and Titus, allowing detailed policy configuration. With security-enhancing cloud correlation servers, it reduces insider threats and enables monitoring across diverse vectors. However, challenges include the need for improved integration between endpoint and network features, enhanced Mac and Linux functionality, and more efficient policy management. Stability and performance issues are also noted, with users seeking improved web email monitoring and better compatibility across different operating systems. Despite these, it remains a solid choice for data protection, particularly in sectors like finance, insurance, and manufacturing.

What are the key features of Digital Guardian?

Data Loss Prevention: Guards against unauthorized data transfers and leaks.
Forensic Analysis: Offers deep insights for improved threat response.
Adaptive Inspection: Tailors security measures to dynamic threats.
Data Classification: Segments data for targeted policy application.
User Activity Tracking: Monitors user interactions for anomalies.

What benefits should users expect?

Enhanced Security Visibility: Better monitoring across multiple vectors reduces risks.
Improved Threat Response: Advanced analytics ensure timely responses to threats.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet sector-specific requirements like those in finance.
Scalable Deployment: Supports cloud and on-premise environments for flexibility.

In industries such as finance, insurance, and manufacturing, Digital Guardian is crucial for preventing data breaches and protecting intellectual property. Its focus on compliance and ability to monitor data transfers across endpoints, networks, and emails provide essential safeguards against insider threats and unauthorized information dissemination.

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