Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)
Data loss prevention (DLP) software
Cloud security software
Data security software
Secure service edge (SSE) solutions
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What is Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)
Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) is an enterprise data loss prevention platform designed to discover, monitor, and control sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and cloud services. It is used by security and compliance teams to reduce the risk of data exfiltration, enforce data handling policies, and support incident investigations. The product combines endpoint agents, content inspection, and policy-based controls, with options for managed services to support organizations that need operational assistance.
Strong endpoint DLP controls
The product provides endpoint agents that can monitor and control data movement across common channels such as USB/removable media, local printing, clipboard, and application-based transfers. It supports policy enforcement at the point of use, which helps reduce reliance on network-only controls. This is useful for organizations with distributed workforces where data movement often occurs on endpoints.
Broad coverage across channels
Fortra DLP is designed to apply DLP policies across endpoints, network traffic, and cloud usage, supporting multiple exfiltration paths in a single program. This helps teams standardize classification and policy logic across different control points. It can be a fit for enterprises that need consistent controls across hybrid environments rather than a single SaaS-only deployment.
Operational support options
The offering includes options for managed services, which can help organizations that lack internal capacity for tuning policies, triaging alerts, and running investigations. This can shorten time-to-value compared with fully self-managed DLP programs. It also provides a path for teams that want DLP outcomes without building a large dedicated operations function.
Agent deployment and maintenance
Endpoint-centric DLP typically requires deploying and maintaining agents across operating systems and device types, which can add operational overhead. Organizations may need to plan for compatibility testing, performance tuning, and change management during rollouts. This can be more complex than lightweight, API-only approaches for cloud applications.
Policy tuning can be time-consuming
DLP effectiveness depends on accurate classification and well-tuned policies to reduce false positives and avoid disrupting business workflows. Initial configuration often requires iterative tuning, stakeholder input, and exception handling. Teams should expect an ongoing effort to maintain policy quality as applications and data flows change.
SSE scope may require add-ons
While it supports cloud security use cases, organizations looking for a full secure service edge (SSE) stack may need additional components for areas such as secure web gateway, CASB breadth, or zero trust network access depending on their architecture. This can lead to a multi-product design rather than a single consolidated console for all SSE functions. Buyers should validate which SSE capabilities are native versus integrated or separately licensed.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Not publicly listed — Contact sales / Request a quote | Foundational endpoint + cloud capabilities: endpoint agent (Windows/Mac/Linux); endpoint data discovery & classification; Analytics & Reporting Cloud (60-day retention + 1-year archive); Standard cloud DLP controls; 5 SaaS app integrations included; Core support. Quick Start Implementation package required. |
| Advanced | Not publicly listed — Contact sales / Request a quote | Builds on Essentials: advanced detection (EDM, OCR), advanced cloud DLP controls (EDRM, data labeling integrations), data protection controls for email, REST APIs for integrations, unlimited SaaS app coverage, Enhanced support (available). |
| Elite | Not publicly listed — Contact sales / Request a quote | Most comprehensive: data in motion controls, agentless protection for unmanaged devices, adaptive risk controls (user/device/IP), network DLP (discovery, web & email discovery), enhanced support & enterprise services. |
Notes:
- Fortra lists the three tier names (Essentials, Advanced, Elite) and feature comparisons on its official pricing/product pages but does not publish list prices; customers are asked to request a quote. cite
- Enhanced support may be required/available and is noted as an additional charge ("Enhanced support required at 15% of net cost" on the DLP pricing page). cite
- Modular add-ons and upgrades (e.g., extended retention, cloud data discovery, OCR, managed services, implementation packages, professional services, training) are listed as purchasable add-ons. cite
Seller details
Fortra, LLC
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
1983
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https://www.fortra.com/
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