Data Security
Data security solutions protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, leaks, and misuse. We benchmark leading DLP tools and compare vendors to help organizations find effective, customizable data protection solutions.
Top 7 SaaS Backup Solutions
Many businesses operate under the misconception that their SaaS providers (like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace) fully protect their data from all threats. While these platforms offer some level of data redundancy, they do not protect against accidental deletion, ransomware, or insider threats. SaaS backup solutions address these issues. We analyzed the top 7 SaaS…
Top 6 Device Control Software
Device control solutions are often offered alongside features like Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) to address a wide range of security needs. Our analysis compares six solutions based on feature sets, integration capabilities, and user feedback from B2B review platforms. Comparison of the top 6 device control software solutions Features comparison…
Disaster Recovery Benchmark: Acronis vs Comet vs MSP360
We benchmarked Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Comet Backup, and MSP360 Managed Backup on disaster recovery. Each vendor imaged a live Windows Server 2022 and a live Ubuntu 24.04 server carrying the same deterministic workload, a web service, a 10,000-row database, and 50 files, then recovered the whole machine onto a separate server after a ransomware-style…
Backup software benchmark: Acronis vs NinjaOne vs Comet vs MSP360
We benchmarked Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Backup, Comet Backup, MSP360 Managed Backup, and NinjaOne Backup on identical AWS infrastructure. Each vendor ran a file-mode backup of the same 625,946-file / 50 GB workload and a full image backup of the system disk, then restored the 15 GB medium subdirectory. Backup software benchmark results Here are…
Google Workspace Backup: NinjaOne vs Acronis vs CloudAlly
We tested three major SaaS backup solutions, Acronis, NinjaOne, and CloudAlly, to evaluate their performance, features, and usability for Google Workspace email backups. Our benchmark measured backup speeds, restore times, setup ease, and practical functionality across 21 active mailboxes containing over 90,000 emails. Performance comparison Initial backup performance summary MetricAverage backup timeSmall mailbox (53 emails,…
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Types & 6 Challenges
The increased mobility introduces risks of data loss or theft, which can lead to severe financial losses and reputational damage for companies. Effective Data loss prevention (DLP) software needs to prevent the unauthorized movement of private data and personally identifiable information (PII) to limit reputational and financial risk. Explore DLP fundamentals, challenges organizations face when…
Top 7 Open-Source DLP Software
While open-source DLP software offers viable solutions for data protection, larger enterprises often turn to closed-source DLP software for enhanced centralized key management and cloud-native deployment options. Below are the top five open-source DLP tools, evaluated for detection accuracy, deployment complexity, and community support. Top open-source DLP software Software NameSupported OSKey Features TruffleHogCross-platform-Secret scanning -Credential…
18 Top Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software
Based on our DLP benchmark & features, here are the top data loss prevention tools. See our rationale for these recommendations by clicking the links on the product names: To comply with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS and strengthen your security with a DLP solution, you need to find the right vendor…
Top 10 Microsoft Purview Alternatives
Though Microsoft Purview is a popular DLP software, it can be hard to use and provides limited policy customization options. We analyzed the top 10 DLP products across five dimensions to identify the top Microsoft Purview alternatives. See their features, strengths, and weaknesses: Comparison of the top 10 alternatives Features Software productUSB control & encryptionData…
DLP Software Benchmark
We benchmarked Acronis DeviceLock DLP and ManageEngine DLP Plus on identical Windows Server 2022 VMs with 28 scenarios: 23 data leak tests (including 12 adversarial evasion files), 3 agent security tests, and 2 tests under high CPU and memory consumption. For the other DLP products, Netwrix Endpoint Protector, Sophos Intercept X, Teramind DLP, and Trellix…