Forcepoint Email Security
Enterprise email protection with built-in data loss prevention
About Forcepoint Email Security
Forcepoint Email Security is an enterprise-grade email protection platform that defends organizations against inbound threats and outbound data loss. It combines advanced threat detection covering spam, malware, ransomware, phishing, and Business Email Compromise with content-aware Data Loss Prevention that inspects outbound emails for sensitive data before they leave the organization. Built on Forcepoint's Advanced Classification Engine (ACE), the platform integrates with Microsoft 365, Exchange, and Gmail for Business. It can be deployed as a cloud SaaS service or on-premises appliance. A unified dashboard manages security and DLP policies across email, web, cloud, and endpoints, with 1,800+ pre-built compliance templates covering 160+ regulatory jurisdictions including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Forcepoint Email Security is designed for mid-to-large enterprises in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, government, and manufacturing. The platform is trusted by 12,000+ organizations globally and is owned by Francisco Partners, which acquired Forcepoint from Raytheon Technologies in 2021.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unified platform manages email security, DLP, web, and endpoint controls from one dashboard
- One of the most mature email DLP capabilities on the market for preventing outbound data leaks
- Flexible deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid with data sovereignty support
- 1,800+ compliance templates for rapid policy setup across 160+ regulatory jurisdictions
- Trusted by 12,000+ organizations including Fortune 500 companies
Cons
- No transparent pricing — quote-only model makes budget planning difficult
- Complex administration requiring dedicated security expertise and steeper learning curve
- No self-serve free trial available for evaluation
- Multiple user reviews cite slow or inconsistent technical support response times
Key Features
Advanced Threat Protection
Real-time analysis, sandboxing, and behavioral heuristics detect malware, ransomware, phishing, and BEC attacks before email delivery.
Content-Aware DLP
Inspects outbound email body and attachments using rule-based search, exact data matching, and 1,800+ pre-built classification categories to prevent data exfiltration.
URL & Attachment Sandboxing
Detonates suspicious URLs and file attachments in an isolated sandbox environment to identify zero-day and evasive threats.
Unified Policy Management
Single console manages security and DLP policies across email, web, cloud, and endpoint channels simultaneously.
Microsoft 365 & Gmail Integration
Agentless deployment connects directly into Exchange Online, Gmail for Business, and on-premises Exchange without mail-flow re-routing.
User Behavior Monitoring
Tracks indicators of compromise in email behavior patterns to identify compromised accounts and insider threats early.
Compliance Templates
1,800+ regulatory policy templates covering GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and regulations across 160+ countries deployable in minutes.
Flexible Deployment
Available as SaaS with 99.99% uptime SLA, on-premises appliance, or hybrid with data sovereignty options.
Pricing
- Full email security suite
- Advanced threat protection
- Content-aware DLP
- Unified policy management
- Microsoft 365 & Gmail integration
- 24/7 enterprise support
Best For
Regulatory Compliance
Deploy pre-built policy templates for GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS and 160+ regional regulations to ensure email communications meet compliance requirements.
Data Loss Prevention
Prevent sensitive data like SSNs, credit card numbers, and intellectual property from leaving the organization via email.
Phishing & BEC Defense
Protect employees from sophisticated phishing campaigns and Business Email Compromise attacks using behavioral analysis and sandboxing.
Hybrid Email Security
Secure both cloud-hosted (Microsoft 365, Gmail) and on-premises Exchange environments from a single management console.
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