Collibra Platform vs Proofpoint Insider Threat Management comparison

The compared Collibra and Proofpoint solutions aren't in the same category. Collibra is ranked #2 in DG , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 8.6% mindshare in the category. Proofpoint is ranked #4 in IRM , and holds a 12.8% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Collibra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Proofpoint users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Collibra Platform

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Governance (2nd), Metadata Management (1st), AI Governance (1st)

Proofpoint Insider Threat M...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Activity Monitoring (3rd), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (7th), Insider Risk Management (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Collibra Platform and Proofpoint Insider Threat Management aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Collibra Platform is designed for Data Governance and holds a mindshare of 8.6%, down 13.8% compared to last year.
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management, on the other hand, focuses on Insider Risk Management, holds 12.8% mindshare, down 12.9% since last year.

Data Governance Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Collibra Platform	8.6%
Microsoft Purview Data Governance	11.5%
Varonis Platform	7.0%
Other	72.9%

Data Governance

Insider Risk Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management	12.8%
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management	15.6%
Dtex Systems	10.9%
Other	60.7%

Insider Risk Management

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reviewer2696502

Data and Analytics Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

It enables data governance with customizable workflows and effective customer support

There is an issue with Collibra Catalog's pricing model, especially for organizations with many databases, as the initial package comes with a limited number of connectors. This can lead to manual efforts to connect more databases, increasing costs. It would be beneficial if they offered more connectors as part of the initial package.

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reviewer1271289

Cyber Security Leader at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Good value, easy to use, and easy to deploy

In terms of what can be improved, that is a question I think the end users can tell you better. I'm not the end-user for this system. However, I can say that it needs to be more scalable. I think they already have a good value proposition in terms of being a hybrid model, and the reporting is okay, as well. It could have better integration with other SIEMs, but this integration has to come from the SIEM side, not ObserveIT.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I find the metadata feature valuable because it replaces the coding."

"The solution's technical support is helpful and responsive."

"The feature I like most in Collibra Governance is the lineage. It lets me do lineage that you can set up, for example, technical lineage and business lineage. The solution lets me associate the right people with the right assets, so anybody who has to look at end-to-end instances can use Collibra Governance and figure it out, in terms of who to contact, what to do, and where to find what you need."

"Using lineage and Collibra Catalog has helped me overall improve the trust and transparency regarding data origin and transformation."

"Collibra Governance's most valuable features are data lineage and stewardships."

"Implementing Collibra Governance is definitely something that all organizations having data need, especially for large enterprises where data is distributed across multiple data stacks, bringing rigor for both data management and data engineering."

"It helps us build a powerful workflow mechanism where there can be any stewardship, including issue management governing assets using policies, regulations, or business rules."

"I like the lineage feature the most because I don't think there's any other tool that actually depicts the data flow from multiple sources and the connectivities between every data element inside those sources."

More Collibra Platform pros

"ObserveIT is small, easy to use, easy to deploy, and is not complicated, so it's more generally suited for only SMBs. It's a good value with a cheaper price."

Cons

"The connectors are not very sophisticated. They can do, for example, Informatica and Tableau, but the connectors themselves could be improved."

"A key area for improvement in Collibra Catalog lies in its integration capabilities, particularly with a broader range of sources."

"The solution's data lineage is a little difficult and will not support all the source systems on the database."

"The connectors for metadata ingestion need to be improved."

"In Collibra Catalog, the main area that has room for improvement is the search functionality. It should be more natural language oriented instead of searching for exact names."

"The UI is good if you happen to be an administrator and are familiar with the technical side of the administration. If you're a business user, the UI is not good. It is hard to learn. It is hard for those who are administering it to teach to end-users and it can take hours of training to do it. Because it is difficult and non-intuitive, business users resist using it. It is a battle to get them on board and to keep them engaged because of the UI."

"There's still room for improvement in Collibra Governance. Right now, the solution focuses more on publishing and subscription where metadata is being consumed from all systems and processes within Collibra Governance. I'd like to see more features around external systems that let those systems start consuming or start referring things from Collibra Governance automatically, in particular, more API-based integrations, so the solution can truly work as an enterprise governance tool at the heart of the organization. There have been many cases where business stakeholders feel, "Okay. I'll be doing a manual activity because every time I have to maintain and make sure that the solution is working, for example, ensuring the reporting works, I have to go to Collibra Governance." I want this step taken out of the equation, and it has to be an automatic conversion or automatic notification that something has changed. Scalability also needs improvement in the solution. If there could be some sort of self-service where people can customize the solution a bit more, that would make Collibra Governance better. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is an enhanced search feature because it's what users want to use. You want to search for a term and get all details in one go. Right now, if you type a term in the Collibra Governance global search function, it returns a lot of results that you need to know how to filter and what to filter, so there should be automatic filters that give accurate information to somebody who does a search on the solution. I want Collibra Governance to provide a capability where you can search and get relevant information."

"From a usability perspective, customers usually find some areas of the solution a bit complex. It takes a long time for the customers to get used to the UI and the interface."

More Collibra Platform cons

"ObserveIT is not scalable and it's not for the medium to large corporations. It's for the smaller environments. For the larger corporations, we have other scalable solutions."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Collibra offers a per-user licensing model."

"Collibra is a bit expensive."

"Collibra Governance is an expensive solution."

"Collibra provides you with a license based on the subscription model that you purchase."

"I think they can bring a few more features and align better with other quality products."

"There are different licenses available for Collibra Lineage based on what kind of access you want. If you want, for example, a read-only license they have different ones to pick from."

"The solution's pricing is moderate and not very expensive."

"Collibra Catalog is fairly priced - I would rate their pricing seven out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Media Company

10%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	55

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?

A separate team did the setup for this tool and was involved in setting it up. When they were doing the setup, it was a significant upfront investment in terms of the configuration, modeling, and g...

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What is your primary use case for Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?

I am a user who has worked at companies that use Collibra Platform as their data catalog and data intelligence platform tool. My first company, MetLife, used Collibra Platform, but I wouldn't know ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?

My advice to others looking into using Collibra Platform is to use it in cloud because that is the best solution. I give this review a rating of 10 out of 10.

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Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

In addition to responsesfrom Xavier Suriol and reviewer1324719, also consider ObserveIT from Proofpoint.

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Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

Hello All,I hope you had a merry Christmas.In this case it is as simple as it is.Just take Proofpoint ObserveIT - many companies in the public and financial sector have been using it for years.By ...

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

Data Intelligence Platform, Collibra AI Governance, Collibra Catalog, Collibra Governance, Collibra Lineage, Collibra Privacy & Risk

ObserveIT

Overview

Collibra Platform is preferred for workflows, data lineage, and a user-friendly interface. It enhances metadata management with robust collaboration, flexible customization, and powerful reporting, aiding organizations in effective data management.

Collibra Platform provides dependable solutions for metadata management, data lineage, and governance. It strengthens data governance with cataloging, glossaries, automation, and integration, supporting compliance and data quality management. Despite challenges with integration and metadata ingestion, the platform is vital for data governance programs, offering comprehensive AI capabilities and streamlined processes for enterprise data management.

What are Collibra Platform's key features?

Workflows: Enhances process efficiency with customizable workflows.
Data Lineage: Tracks data movement across systems for accountability.
User-friendly Interface: Simplifies interaction with intuitive design.
Metadata Management: Manages and organizes metadata for better insights.
Collaboration Features: Fosters teamwork with integrated tools.
Cataloging and Glossary: Improves governance and traceability.

What benefits should be sought in reviews?

Improved Business Processes: Drives efficiency with automation and customization.
Enhanced Data Governance: Facilitates compliance with comprehensive traceability tools.
Robust Integration: Ensures seamless data flow across various systems.
Advanced Reporting: Provides insights for data-driven decisions.

In industries, Collibra Platform supports IT teams through metadata management and data quality assurance. It is widely used for compliance initiatives like GDPR, speeding up digital transformation and enforcing policy management. Organizations employ it to consolidate business and technical metadata, ensuring effective enterprise-scale data management in diverse sectors.

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Proofpoint Insider Threat Management offers effective security by detecting and mitigating insider threats through advanced analytics and user behavior monitoring, addressing cybersecurity needs effectively.

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management focuses on protecting organizations by providing visibility into insider activity. It identifies risky behaviors and anomalies, allowing for quick response. The technology uses robust analytics and tracking to safeguard data and intellectual property. It integrates with security infrastructures for a comprehensive approach, helping IT teams respond to potential threats in real-time.

What features define Proofpoint Insider Threat Management?

User Behavior Analytics: Tracks and analyzes user actions to identify potential insider threats.
Data Loss Prevention: Prevents unauthorized data access and exfiltration.
Incident Response: Facilitates swift response to threats with detailed insights.
Risk Scoring: Provides risk assessment based on user activities and behaviors.
Seamless Integration: Works with existing security systems for enhanced protection.

What benefits and ROI are reviewers identifying?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances overall security by identifying internal risks.
Efficient Threat Mitigation: Reduces response time to insider threats.
Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by securing sensitive information.
Cost Efficiency: Protects against data breaches, reducing potential financial losses.

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management is widely used in industries such as finance and healthcare due to its ability to secure sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Its implementation helps these sectors safeguard confidential information while maintaining operational integrity.

Proofpoint

Sample Customers

AXA XL, DNB, Adobe, PMI, Holland America Line, UC Davis Health, Cox Automotive

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