Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) Pros and Cons

1. DG provides standard predefined policies that cover most of the organization's use cases.

2. supported in all three flavors windows, Linux, and Mac.

3. advanced forensics available for investigations.

4. prebuilt reports more than 400.

5. they DGcomm component for roaming users so we can connect remote users easily.

5. prebuilt PCI, PHI, and PII Data policies to cover PCI-DSS, HIPPA and GDPR.

6. integration with siem and other solutions are easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. they don't have proper training for customers.

2. Linux supports but again kernel versions are the main dependency.

3. It is difficult to understand the console for new users.

4. there are no exception options in classification policies.

5. implementation is complicated.

5. local support is not helpful and even they don't know the product properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am highly impressed by Fortra's Digital Guardian. The software surpasses expectations in safeguarding our data, offering outstanding security features that ensure the protection of our critical information. Utilizing advanced measures, it successfully thwarts unauthorized access and shields us from potential cyber threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

During the initial usage of Digital Guardian, users may face some challenges. To improve the overall user experience, it would be advantageous to provide clearer instructions, especially for individuals who may not be familiar with technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI is one of the easist to navigate in terms of finding the events and insights you want to find. So many other places showing you things that aren't actionable, and here Fortra is clearly devoting resources not on some fancy framework but rather showing you what a SoC actually uses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing! Well, the alarm summary could do a bit better with prioritizing alerts vs just displaying all the info DG has collected, but it's still tidy enough to parse out quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most noteworthy feature of Fortra's Digital Guardian is its extensive threat detection and response capabilities, which guarantee a silent defense against cyberthreats in our workplace Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortra's Digital Guardian is useful in a lot of ways, although there is a learning curve at first. Some features may take some time for users to completely understand and use effectively due to their intricacy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Digital Guardian, offered by Fortra, is known for its comprehensive data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities. What I appreciate the most is its ability to protect sensitive data across all endpoints, networks, and data storage systems. This holistic approach helps ensure that our organization's data remains secure, whether our team members are working in-office or remotely.

Another feature that stands out is its advanced analytics and reporting capabilities. Digital Guardian provides in-depth visibility into how data is being used across the organization, helping us to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and threats.

Additionally, I appreciate its user-friendly interface and policy flexibility, which allow for seamless implementation and customization to suit our organization's specific needs. The fact that it also supports both Windows and Mac operating systems is a definite plus Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Digital Guardian by Fortra provides robust data loss prevention capabilities, it can be quite complex to set up and configure initially. The process can be time-consuming and may require a significant amount of technical expertise.

In addition, some users have mentioned that the software can sometimes be resource-intensive, which may impact system performance, particularly on older or less powerful machines.

Furthermore, while Digital Guardian offers a wealth of data and analytics, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming and may require additional time and resources to sift through and analyze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Fortra's Digital Guardian is that information is provided via analytics, graphs, etc. With that, it is much more understandable.

One more I like about Digital Guardian is the deployments are made easier since distribution servers are already part of the console. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is complex when you are still starting.You may need a documentation of assistance from the professional services, but once you are able to understand it, it is easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In all my experience, I have the best experience in managing data protection by Fortra's Digital Guardian. It is effective and has many features that helps us to repel any threat to the data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The first onboarding process and setup is difficult and need so much configuration to make the system online. They need a better customer service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortra's digital guardian is a highly effective solution for preventing data loss. It provides efficient protection for our critical data against both internal and external threats. This advanced solution automates the classification and tagging of data, greatly reducing the need for manual work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Configuring Digital Guardian can pose challe­nges, especially for companie­s with limited IT resources. It ne­cessitates a comprehe­nsive grasp of the system and its various functions. Eve­n for newcomers (like myse­lf), navigating through its interface can be daunting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortra's Digital Guardian best features is with the tools and features that they have is effective in preventing cyber threat, whether for internal or external threat. I has help us to feel secure with our business operation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is challenging to initially setup or configuration of Fortra's Digital Guardian without the help our their support team. I hope they can change make the process simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortra's Digital Guardian is the best because everything is displayed on graphical chart. It is easy for us to track the logs activity and the movement of the data to safekeeping the information better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortra's Digital Guardian is the perfect option to protect our digital data, but it comes with a price of complicated setup process. A fair price i would say. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.