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Fortra's Digital Guardian

byFortra
in
4.6
Market Presence: Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Data Protection Solutions (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)

Overview

Product Information on Fortra's Digital Guardian

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Fortra's Digital Guardian?

Fortra's Digital Guardian is a software designed to provide data loss prevention and endpoint protection for organizations managing sensitive information. The software monitors, controls, and encrypts data movement across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments. It enables visibility and control over the use and sharing of intellectual property and regulated data, assisting businesses in mitigating risks associated with internal and external threats. The software features policy enforcement, content inspection, and reporting capabilities to address compliance requirements and safeguard data integrity within diverse IT infrastructures.

Fortra's Digital Guardian Pricing

Fortra’s Digital Guardian software follows a subscription-based pricing model, which typically varies depending on the number of endpoints or users and specific deployment requirements such as on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. The software’s pricing structure is influenced by the extent of data protection features selected, with additional costs for advanced modules and support options. Exact pricing details are tailored based on organizational needs and are available upon request.

Overall experience with Fortra's Digital Guardian

Informattion Technology Manager
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Digital Guardian Enhances Security, Ensures Compliance, and Reduces Data Breaches”

5.0
Jul 9, 2025
Fortra's Digital Guardian has been an excellent tool for our company in ensuring data loss protection. It helps us monitor data usage to minimize data attacks and breaches on our devices as well as on our cloud data to ensure compliance. This promotes productivity as we rarely experience downtime and our employees and customers maintain confidence which makes them more productive.
MANAGING CONSULTANT
30B + USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Digital Guardian is good, but you can find better alternatives in the market”

2.0
Sep 16, 2022
Using it made the systems painfully slow to an extent that I eventually had to move to an alternative.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 3rd May 2024

HelpSystems, now rebranded as Fortra, focuses on addressing the increasing complexity of data protection in an era of escalating cyber threats. In an environment where the only certainty is change, the company acknowledges the necessity of adaptability for sustainable growth. Guided by feedback, Fortra takes on problem-solving and delivers tailored solutions to help organizations deal with their cybersecurity challenges effectively. Specializing in areas such as data security, infrastructure protection, managed services, and threat research and intelligence, the company strives to enhance security maturity and simultaneously reduce the operational challenges associated with it. The fundamental belief driving Fortra is the conviction that no problem is insurmountable. The company is committed to forging a secure future in cybersecurity.

Company Details

Updated 3rd May 2024
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1982
Head office location
Eden Prairie, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.fortra.com/

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Fortra's Digital Guardian Likes & Dislikes

Like

It integrates well with other tools which enhances more security from data loss. It is very scalable and flexible making it ideal for any business or company. Fortra's Digital Guardian promotes a secure collaboration which ensures safe transmission of sensitive data hence reducing data loss.

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Like

It does its core job of protecting your data, but that's about it.

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Like

Deep data visibility and classification to avoid false positive notifications.

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Dislike

I have no dislikes.

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Dislike

It makes the system sooooo slow. It takes ages to power up and then the customer service is horrible

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Dislike

Complexity in policy creation and classification at deployment.

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Peer Discussions

Fortra's Digital Guardian Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(92 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
41%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
8%
1 Star
1%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.2

Service & Support

4.2

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • Informattion Technology Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Digital Guardian Enhances Security, Ensures Compliance, and Reduces Data Breaches

    5.0
    Jul 9, 2025
    Fortra's Digital Guardian has been an excellent tool for our company in ensuring data loss protection. It helps us monitor data usage to minimize data attacks and breaches on our devices as well as on our cloud data to ensure compliance. This promotes productivity as we rarely experience downtime and our employees and customers maintain confidence which makes them more productive.
  • IT Security Admin
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Real-Time Scanning Impressive, But Users note Difficulties During Policy Deployment

    4.0
    Jul 4, 2025
    Perfect data visibility across network, endpoint & cloud. Real-time data scanning over Windows, Linux, MacOS.
  • Cyber Secuirty Specialist
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    In Depth Visibility and Reliable Protection for Industry Endpoints

    5.0
    Apr 10, 2025
    It is very easy to learn how to create rules and policies, it provides great visibility by working at the kernel level on endpoints. It is easy to install and distribute. Advanced protection proven in virtually every industry.
  • IT Security & Risk Management Associate
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Challenges and Solutions in DLP Training and Support

    5.0
    May 29, 2024
    It's one of the best DLPs in the market. it supports both on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Engineering Manager
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Seamless Data Security with Digital Guardian DLP

    5.0
    Apr 6, 2024
    Digital Guardian DLP is the best tool for data security over the network level and endpoint level. We protect our data from unintentional sharing with external sides such as conversion and online storage backup websites.
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