Symantec CloudSOC CASB vs. Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker (Proofpoint CASB)

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ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Symantec CloudSOC CASB
Score 4.0 out of 10
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CloudSOC CASB is a cloud access security broker developed by Elastica and now owned and supported by Broadcom, since Broadcom acquired Symantec, who acquired Elastica as part of Blue Coat in 2015.N/A
Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker (Proofpoint CASB)
Score 4.7 out of 10
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Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker (CASB) secures applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Google’s G Suite, Box, and other services, providing visibility and control over cloud apps.N/A
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User Testimonials
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If you want to extend your Endpoint DLP to cloud: Apps, Web & Email, Then CloudSOC DLP detection Services help you to control with clouds apps & DLP detection Services with WSS help you to control all web. Also, cloud DLP detection services for Email will help you to control visibility & control over Office 365 Exchange, On prem-exchange & Gmail. In the case of other email services- we need to consider other solutions like Forcepoint One.
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If your organization handles multiple users in a massive bulk, then you will have to think and plan out the security aspect as well as the compliance to address the needs of the business. Proofpoint CASB helps you with preventing data loss, meeting compliance, gaining visibility into your people centric environment and securing the level of access for your end users and applications.
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Pros
  • As we know real data protection starts with Data Detection It helps us in the detection of any data like related to GDPR, Source Code, Designs, Financial Plans, SSN, IDs, etc.
  • All Channel coverage - Cloud , Email Data at rest, in-use, in-motion.
  • Data Formats- Described data, Structured & Unstructured Data image forms like presentation formats, Text & Markup, word processing, Spreadsheet formats, graphic formats, etc.
  • Machine Learning - Proximity, Derivative, Partial, Pattern, Large data sets, Distributed, Dynamic embedded.
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  • Protects and controls our DLP
  • Secures our office 365 environment
  • Gives us analytics and visibility
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Cons
  • Broadcom CloudSOC CASB also needs to more focus on data classification, Classification will help to control the false positive & fast negative.
  • Broadcom has more focus on SMB business As SMB & Mid Enterprise is going to be more aware of cyber security especially start-ups.
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  • The customer support can be better as it sometimes take time to resolve issues.
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Alternatives Considered
We were using Broadcom Symantec Endpoint security Enterprise, Hybrid subscription services & DLP solution at prem, which helped us in CloudSoC CASB Use Case & we have seen PoC of same, which was easy to integrate with existing security architectures. Overall they have offered us the best commercial in comparison with competitors.
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Proofpoint CASB is easy to use and manage if we compare both th solutions. It is simpler, faster and have extra features. It helps to provide our cloud applications more secure with the recent security threats. It helps to manage our security complaince in an effective manner. The are upto-date with the recent security threats and has been upgrading their product accordingly.
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Return on Investment
  • Securing the digital transformation. CloudSOC CASB helps the organization's Digital journey by reducing complexities & poor experience of end-users.
  • Cloud SOC helps us to comply with multiple Compliance like HIPPA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.
  • Security breaches cause billion-dollar losses to enterprises, CloudSOC will help to assist in the best industry practice by having predefined templates specifically for each industry.
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  • By using we are able to safeguard our critical data
  • Helps us to detect threats and helps to mitigate them
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