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Head-to-head · Security Service Edge Software

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud vs iboss Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Forcepoint Data Security Cloud #4 in Security Service Edge Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Forcepoint
iboss Cloud #7 in Security Service Edge Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit iboss Cloud

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud leads on 0 checks, iboss Cloud on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreForcepoint Data Security Cloud · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresForcepoint Data Security Cloud · 6 of 6

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud scores higher on our rubric for security service edge software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud is the better fit for data-centric SSE programs. iboss Cloud is the better fit for zero-trust access with SIEM depth.

  • Forcepoint Data Security Cloud fits best

    Data-centric SSE programs

  • iboss Cloud fits best

    Zero-trust access with SIEM depth

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Side by side

Feature Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 8.8/10 Visit ↗ iboss Cloud 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.1
Ranking #4 in Security Service Edge Software #7 in Security Service Edge Software
Best for Data-centric SSE programs Zero-trust access with SIEM depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price 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
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 6/6 · iboss Cloud 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
  • Application-specific private access with continuous identity and device checks
  • Real-time SIEM streaming with Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, and Sumo Logic
  • Browser-isolated SSH and RDP access across web, desktop, mobile, and API platforms
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 contact with sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed lightweight access requirements
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…

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iboss Cloud is a cloud-native Zero Trust SASE platform for enterprises, government organizations, and regulated industries. It combines application-specific private access, secure web gateway controls, CASB, DLP, malware protection,…

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  1. Forcepoint Data Security CloudSecurity Service Edge Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. iboss CloudSecurity Service Edge Software 8.1Pricing on request

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

  • iboss Cloud — where it wins

    • Application-specific private access with continuous identity and device checks
    • Real-time SIEM streaming with Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, and Sumo Logic
    • Browser-isolated SSH and RDP access across web, desktop, mobile, and API platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • No free plan is offered
    • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed lightweight access requirements
  • Forcepoint Data Security Cloud8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • iboss Cloud8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad zero-trust SASE platform with deep posture, access, and SIEM capabilities.

    Visit iboss CloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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