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Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

Microsoft and Protegrity are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while Protegrity is ranked #18 with an average rating of 9.5. Microsoft holds a 27.9% mindshare in DG, compared to Protegrity’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Protegrity users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 13, 2024

Protegrity Data Protection Platform and Microsoft Purview Data Governance are competitors in data management and protection. Microsoft Purview holds an advantage with comprehensive features that appeal to businesses requiring extensive data governance, despite a higher price point.

Features: Protegrity offers advanced data encryption, tokenization, and monitoring tools, providing strong data privacy and security. Microsoft Purview provides data discovery, lineage, and insights, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of data ecosystems. Protegrity focuses on safety, while Microsoft emphasizes governance and regulatory compliance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Protegrity’s deployment is straightforward and includes responsive customer support. Microsoft Purview integrates seamlessly within existing Microsoft infrastructures but requires more initial setup. Protegrity excels in faster customer service response times, while Microsoft benefits from offering an integrated solution.

Pricing and ROI: Protegrity offers a cost-effective setup and rapid ROI due to its specialized focus on data protection. Microsoft Purview requires a higher initial investment, justified by its extensive features and long-term benefits for data governance strategies. The choice depends on prioritizing immediate cost-effectiveness or long-term capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...
Ranking in Data Governance
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (8th)
Protegrity’s Data Protectio...
Ranking in Data Governance
18th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Database Security (6th), Data Masking (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 27.9%, down from 28.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 1.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Peter West - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 22, 2023
Data labeling gives visibility into where your confidential and critical data are
There are negatives to the compliance aspect of Purview in that you get a lot of false positives with some of the native scanning and rules in the platform. A lot of them need tweaking to get a more realistic handle on what data there is. Also, I wouldn't say that the remediation of policy violations is particularly great. It has improved, but it's not very easy to dig into things if there is a policy violation. A lot of them are false-positives. It has helped reduce the time to action on insider threats, but there are quite a lot of false positives there as well. Overall, it's a work in progress for Microsoft. I would also like to see pre-built reporting. The dashboard isn't really that intuitive. It would be good to have more intuitive dashboards that you can drill down into or even customizable dashboards.
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Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 24, 2022
Beneficial data security, good support, and straightforward initial setup
The initial setup of Protegrity Data Security was straightforward. However, we had a few problems, it's not multi-tenanted. It does not have a hierarchy of roles and differential priorities. To have the initial sandbox version of Protegrity Data Security up and running, took approximately one week. However, it needed to be set up in a resilient way because if it fails, then it is going to be a challenge bringing back the lost information. We have to be particular in terms of architecting it correctly which is taking us a bit of time. We are anticipating anywhere between four to six weeks to be finished.
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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

"It starts off with records management, insider risk management, and information protection. And there is the discovery of the clouds, and we can get analytics on that as well, so that we know which user is using which cloud application and for how much time. The Activity explorer tells us which user was transferring out what data at what moment and on which device, including the serial number."
"The most valuable aspect of Purview is its PowerShell connectivity, enabling automation."
"Purview helped us automate and control our data without having to rely on people to manually tag documents with specific retention periods."
"The ability to classify data quickly and effortlessly is arguably Microsoft Purview's most valuable feature."
"The labeling is the most valuable feature for the companies I'm installing it for. Some of them have several thousand staff, and their concerns are around confidential or private data being shared. The labels and the policies involved with them give them that initial visibility."
"Microsoft Purview's most valuable feature is its ability to identify content across a number of prescribed regulatory frameworks, including Microsoft, GDPR, PII, and UCC Financial."
"I use the tool in projects as a medium to provide information as reports to the stakeholders."
"The e-discovery search is useful."
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"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The product is stable."
"Its technical support team is helpful."
"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."
 

Cons

"While Purview's data connector platform can ingest information from non-Microsoft data sources, it is slow to do so and the information may become outdated."
"Support should be improved in the form of good documentation and video lessons where a person can check things out. There is a community, but it takes a lot of time if we want to get an answer to a question."
"Frequent daily updates from Microsoft can cause interface elements like buttons to appear and disappear, making navigation unpredictable."
"There is room for improvement when it comes to Purview's data connector platform in supporting ingestion from non-Microsoft data sources."
"Another area for improvement is in managing the business glossary terms. If they could provide the same type of method that we use to configure the scan rule sets, that would be helpful. Currently, there is no option like this, so we have to do it manually. Automatic detection would be great."
"Non-Microsoft use cases are not very high. It's limited for now."
"The custom data classification for the African region needs to be improved."
"Blueprints and landing zones like we have in Azure would be great to see in Purview. The solution could offer a baseline or blueprint of recommended settings for compliance regulations such as GDPR and ISO, which could be applied with a simple switch in the options."
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"The solution's UI could be better."
"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."
"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is reasonable because most of our clients already have an E3 license, which makes implementation easy."
"The pricing depends on the client's requirements and the number of applications."
"The interesting part is how they are bundling the version into the E5 stack. If it was not for that inclusion, this would have been a difficult conversation for us, so kudos to Microsoft on that. Separating it out may become a problem for customer retention. It is definitely a good move on Microsoft's part to include it as part of any existing or any system upgrades for customers that were on E3."
"We pay $15,000 per end user for the E5 license."
"People often and unjustly say that Microsoft product pricing is not in the scope of reality, that it's just too expensive at times. I do not feel that is the case at all... If I'm able to let go of 30 to 70 percent of my IT administration staff, that makes up for a lot of money."
"The pricing is moderate. It's not too expensive, but it's not the most competitive."
"Currently, the licensing differs for the governance side compared to the risk and compliance side."
"The solution is extremely affordable for the K-12 space."
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"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
37%
Computer Software Company
11%
Insurance Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Purview?
It is designed to seamlessly connect to various data sources, which is particularly beneficial for our customers who primarily use Microsoft technologies.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Purview?
It is cheap or free since we have an EFI license. It is free for the EFI user.
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?
There is definitely room for improvement as this product is quite new. In terms of the competence of the tools with the Microsoft ecosystem, the product can do better.
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What do you like most about Protegrity Data Security?
The product is stable.
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What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?
Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.
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What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?
We use the solution to encrypt sensitive data like PII data. Any unauthorized person cannot find the exact sensitive value in case of data issues. We are using that tool to protect sensitive data.
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Overview

The new Microsoft Purview portal offers an enhanced governance experience, serving as a unified platform for managing and governing data across various sources, including Azure, Microsoft 365, on-premises, and multicloud environments. Designed to streamline governance, compliance, risk, and security efforts, the new portal provides a user-friendly interface and unlocks advanced features like live view and preset scans. Existing users of Microsoft Purview can upgrade to this enhanced experience, gaining access to improved user interface, enhanced capabilities, and consolidated management of data assets. Additionally, the upgrade sets the stage for future developments, including account consolidation and fine-grained access control.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security solutions tailored for enterprises seeking advanced data protection measures.

Designed for businesses needing comprehensive data protection, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform provides encryption, anonymization, and monitoring to secure sensitive data across multiple environments. Its adaptability allows organizations to handle complex data privacy regulations.

What are the key features of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform?
  • Encryption: Safeguards data both at rest and in transit with sophisticated encryption technologies.
  • Anonymization: Ensures compliance and privacy by anonymizing personal data.
  • Monitoring: Continuous data activity monitoring helps in detecting suspicious activities and preventing breaches.
What benefits and ROI should users consider?
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
  • Cost Efficiency: Minimizes data breach costs through effective data protection.
  • Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromising security.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is particularly beneficial in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, providing tailored security measures that protect sensitive customer data and foster trust. Its industry-specific solutions enhance data integrity and privacy, supporting organizations in maintaining competitive advantages.

 

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A $4 billion retail conglomerate and holding company
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