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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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Collibra Platform and Proofpoint Insider Threat Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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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

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

"The solution allowed us to quickly and efficiently implement our data governance operating model, including accountabilities, regulatory lineage, and data dictionaries. This was much faster and more efficient than manual methods or other tools like Informatica. I prefer Collibra Lineage for its self-service capabilities."

"We have folks in the field doing our clinical research operations, and they have the opportunity to refer to Collibra when they are examining a particular report. When they have a question about how something in that report is derived, they can pull a metric that is defined fully in Collibra. They have the opportunity to drill back into Collibra to see that."

"It's not a complicated product."

"Workflows is the most valuable feature of Collibra because we will typically use an interface for it and we can customize it as per our needs."

"As far as the functionality of the tool is concerned, it's pretty slick."

"I would recommend Collibra Governance depending on the needs of the company."

"We achieved 30% of time saved, and the platform is easy to use."

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"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 platform can sometimes be unstable, particularly in terms of speed and reconnection issues."

"They could simplify the platform's setup and design process. It requires significant IT involvement and expertise, which can be a barrier for smaller organizations."

"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."

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

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

"Regarding licensing, I find it is one of the more expensive options, so it is not particularly affordable."

"When we are doing discovery for unstructured data sources, I would suggest a quality report of the data that would indicate what was unable to process."

"The workflows and the language they use needs to be improved."

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

"I would say it's probably in line with what other vendors charge for licensing."

"Collibra Governance is extremely expensive"

"Collibra is a bit expensive."

"Collibra offers a per-user licensing model."

"We purchase its annual license. There is an extra cost for additional users."

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

"I am not so much aware of price details. Initially, there was an add-on NuSoft license to use the DVC connector that NuSoft gives to create integrations, but Collibra is now phasing out of it slowly. Collibra is cutting ties with them is what we have been led to believe, and we have started developing on Spring Boot, which is open source."

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

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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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Comparisons

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 3% 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.

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