Forcepoint Data Security Cloud vs Akamai Enterprise Application Access

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud8.8Visit Akamai Enterprise Application Access8.0Visit

Higher score Forcepoint Data Security Cloud #4 in Security Service Edge Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Forcepoint

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Akamai Enterprise Application Access #8 in Security Service Edge Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Akamai

• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud fits best

  Data-centric SSE programs

• Akamai Enterprise Application Access fits best

  Private application access

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Side by side

Feature	Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Akamai Enterprise Application Access 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.0
Ranking	#4 in Security Service Edge Software	#8 in Security Service Edge Software
Best for	Data-centric SSE programs	Private application access
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	11 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 6/6 · Akamai Enterprise Application Access 1/6
Secure web gateway	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Private-app access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cloud access security	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Data loss prevention	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Remote browser isolation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Device posture checks	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Covers SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, isolation, and posture checks AI-assisted discovery and classification support data-centric controls Integrates with identity, cloud, productivity, and service platforms	Clientless and client-based access across web, TCP, and UDP applications Device-posture checks, adaptive policies, and application access controls Reports, session recording, APIs, and SIEM export support oversight
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Remote browser isolation is an add-on or licensed option Its broad feature set is aimed at enterprise and government organizations	Pricing requires a sales conversation No free plan is offered Supported protocols can vary by application type
Our verdict	Forcepoint Data Security Cloud is a cloud-delivered security platform for enterprises and government organizations. It brings together secure web gateway capabilities, CASB controls, data loss prevention, zero trust network access, browser… Read the review →	Akamai Enterprise Application Access is a cloud-delivered Zero Trust Network Access service for identity-based access to private applications hosted on-premises, in public clouds, or across hybrid environments. It is intended for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud — where it wins

  • Covers SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, isolation, and posture checks
  • AI-assisted discovery and classification support data-centric controls
  • Integrates with identity, cloud, productivity, and service platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Remote browser isolation is an add-on or licensed option
  • Its broad feature set is aimed at enterprise and government organizations

• Akamai Enterprise Application Access — where it wins

  • Clientless and client-based access across web, TCP, and UDP applications
  • Device-posture checks, adaptive policies, and application access controls
  • Reports, session recording, APIs, and SIEM export support oversight

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • No free plan is offered
  • Supported protocols can vary by application type

• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad SSE coverage with centralized data controls for enterprise security teams.

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• Akamai Enterprise Application Access8.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad private-application access service with hybrid deployment and contact-sales pricing.

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