Forcepoint Data Security Cloud vs Skyhigh Security Service Edge

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud8.8Visit Skyhigh Security Service Edge8.6Visit

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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Skyhigh Security Service Edge #5 in Security Service Edge Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit site

• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud fits best

  Data-centric SSE programs

• Skyhigh Security Service Edge fits best

  Cloud-first security operations

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Side by side

Feature	Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Skyhigh Security Service Edge 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Security Service Edge Software	#5 in Security Service Edge Software
Best for	Data-centric SSE programs	Cloud-first security operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web
Support	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 6/6 · Skyhigh Security Service Edge 5/6
Secure web gateway	✓	✓
Private-app access	✓	✓
Cloud access security	✓	✓
Data loss prevention	✓	✓
Remote browser isolation	✓	✓
Device posture checks	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Combines SWG, CASB, private-app access, DLP, and browser isolation Unifies data classification, policy enforcement, and incident management Adds UEBA and real-time emulation sandboxing for threat protection
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 contacting sales and requesting a demo The listed platform coverage is web Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
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 →	Skyhigh Security Service Edge is a cloud-native security platform for organizations protecting users, data, and applications across the web, cloud, email, and private applications. It brings together a secure web gateway, cloud access… 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

• Skyhigh Security Service Edge — where it wins

  • Combines SWG, CASB, private-app access, DLP, and browser isolation
  • Unifies data classification, policy enforcement, and incident management
  • Adds UEBA and real-time emulation sandboxing for threat protection

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
  • The listed platform coverage is web
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams

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

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

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• Skyhigh Security Service Edge8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad SSE coverage for cloud-first teams that want unified access and data controls.

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