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Forcepoint ONE vs Lookout comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.8
Iboss customer service is praised for responsiveness, knowledge, efficiency, excellent support, proactive problem-solving, and dedicated account management.
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Sentiment score
8.2
Lookout's customer service is praised for responsiveness despite communication challenges, with comprehensive support and knowledgeable teams ensuring efficiency.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.8
IBoss users seek improved reporting, security features, cloud integration, higher network capacity, intuitive configurations, and more efficient customer support.
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Sentiment score
5.7
Lookout's Salesforce integration requires enhancements in APIs, identity integration, and multi-cloud support for better performance and innovation.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
iBoss provides scalable solutions for seamless bandwidth adjustment, supporting global expansion and efficient management of significant user loads.
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Sentiment score
8.6
Lookout's scalable SaaS infrastructure enables seamless deployment across organizations, supporting varied device numbers and easy capacity adjustments.
We have flexibility with our primary and backup nodes if there's a large amount of web traffic.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
6.4
Iboss offers competitive, transparent pricing with a per-user model, simplifying cost forecasting and enhancing budget predictability for enterprises.
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Sentiment score
6.0
Enterprise buyers find Lookout's pricing fair, competitive, and cost-effective for security enhancements compared to solutions like Prisma and Umbrella.
It offers the same features you would get from a vendor that charges 250,000 British pounds for a fraction of the price.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
iboss is highly stable with minimal issues; cloud transition improves performance, earning high stability ratings from users.
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Sentiment score
8.1
Users praise performance but note potential stability issues due to partner involvement and gateway overutilization, affecting ratings.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
7.7
Iboss provides scalable cloud security with advanced features like content filtering, SSL inspection, and seamless integration, enhancing user protection.
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Sentiment score
7.3
Lookout's encryption and security features enhance compliance and usability in financial, government, and healthcare sectors, ensuring privacy and protection.
The solution's mental health function can detect if someone needs help.
 

Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
13th
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
8th
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Internet Security (4th), Web Content Filtering (4th), ZTNA as a Service (13th)
Forcepoint ONE
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
24th
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
11th
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
20th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lookout
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
23rd
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
12th
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
21st
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (7th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (19th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (41st), Mobile Threat Defense (2nd), ZTNA as a Service (16th), ZTNA (11th)
 

Q&A Highlights

TT
Nov 01, 2017
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Hamm - PeerSpot reviewer
We experienced benefits immediately but the report generation is lagging
iboss excels on the networking side but lags slightly behind competitors like Zscaler and Netskope in terms of security feature parity. I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention. Using iboss for DLP instead of traditional endpoint solutions is preferable, but its current feature set requires some clunky workarounds. I'd also like to see better integration of DLP into the platform. Additionally, while it's improving, reporting can be slow at times. This is problematic when generating reports for executives who expect them immediately. I'd like to see further improvements in reporting speed and efficiency.
Edwin Eze-Osiago - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
Bitglass integration with some IDP providers needs improvement. Currently, the solution is not compatible with Azure AD for third-party authentication. The fraud proxy in the SmartEdge agent is not compatible with Forcepoint DLP or a web hybrid agent. I would like the developers to consolidate multiple agents across systems for better integration.
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Enhanced mobile security with visibility into app and website usage, but installation challenges remain
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones It has reduced our risk around mobile devices. I like the security features and being able to see what apps and websites people are using. There is nothing we have come across that we've desired. We have been using Lookout for one year. The…
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Answers from the Community

TT
Nov 1, 2017
Nov 1, 2017
I have only done a peripheral review of CASB vendors in the past few months, but I do agree that the top ones to consider right now are Skyhigh Networks and Netskope. When looking at a CASB, be sure not only to consider if they offer all the right checkboxes, but take a look under the covers to see how they are handling those checkboxes. Sometimes, integration between the components is severe...
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SB
Oct 3, 2017
We have used Skyhigh Networks for three years and very happy with it. Over the years they have added new capabilities. The original service provided an inventory of cloud applications that our internal people accessed as well as statistics and risk ratings and configuration guidance to block access. Over time they added more functions such as "protect" services for cloud applications like Microsoft O365 and Google Apps that provide protection for users regardless of whether they are on our network or anywhere on the Internet. We see the service as very effective and they have improved capabilities over the years such as improved reporting.
EC
Oct 3, 2017
No help on any of these, but thanks for the question. For a holistic approach (because anything less is insufficient), I've begun using Sophos appliances, services, and endpoint protection which all speak with each other and really fortify a network on all fronts. Services take up resources, so be sure to invest in an appliance powerful enough to serve all your endpoints effectively. Hope this helps.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
I have the same complaint about them that I have about other software companies. Sometimes when you call in support, ...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We are a PreK-12 public school district, and we use iboss to filter internet content for our students at home and sta...
What do you like most about Forcepoint ONE?
The platform's feature that has been most beneficial for our web security is its capability to replicate rules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint ONE?
The product is reasonably priced compared to other vendors. I rate the pricing a two or three.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint ONE?
The solution's integration with other products needs improvement.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lookout?
The pricing is a little expensive. We are currently looking at comparisons with other solutions, including Umbrella.
What needs improvement with Lookout?
There is nothing we have come across that we've desired.
 

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform
Bitglass
CipherCloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
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