The Modern, Cost-effective
Varonis Alternative

The modern, cost-effective alternative to Varonis for real-time data discovery, classification, and DLP across SaaS, Cloud, and Endpoints
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Varonis

Heavy reliance on regex, very limited SaaS integrations, higher false positives
  • Varonis is frequently criticized for being expensive and resource-intensive, with a complex and lengthy deployment process that includes challenging file-walk durations. Users often report inefficient and unhelpful support, as well as performance issues that slow down workflows. Additionally, the platform suffers from excessive false positives, poor integrations with other tools, and limited support for Office 365, making it a less efficient and flexible option compared to modern alternatives like Strac.
  • Varonis has received praise for its robust data protection capabilities, offering effective monitoring and alerts for suspicious activities, as well as providing multiple options for managing folder and file access. It also includes pre-built policies and automation features that simplify certain workflows.

Strac

Say goodbye to heavy installation, endless customizations, unreasonably expensive and false alarms
  • Strac is widely recognized for its modern, cost-effective approach to data protection, offering seamless automated discovery, classification, and remediation of sensitive data across SaaS apps, Cloud environments, Gen AI, and endpoints.
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    Users appreciate its agentless DLP capabilities, which eliminate the need for complex installations while providing real-time protection for platforms like Google Workspace, Office 365, Slack, and AWS. Also, for its support for on-prem file-shares!
  • On top of that, it’s a Regex-free solution! Check out what Michael K. has to say about Strac in his recent LinkedIn post. That’s coming straight from someone who has spent 25+ years as a Security Leader! With us, you'll never second-guess your security measures!       Explore Strac now as the best Forcepoint alternative!

Here’s what Top companies has
to say about Varonis

Gartner

Setup advertising vs actual duration was not even close. Support was lacking and continued to hear the dreaded we have never seen this before line.

Gartner

The product is expensive and very intense. It is a resource hog and requires (5) servers to spin up. The product failed us at a little over a year in and they were not able to fix the alerting issues. This is a quote from an email I received from their CFO....they felt there wasnt a sufficient understanding by your internal team of

Gartner

It is very slow in implementation rule and sorting.

Here's Why Strac Wins

Easy installation

It takes less than 5 minutes to get started with Strac

Regex-free solution

Less noisy DLP with ML/OCR models and guarantee of reduced false posotoves

Extensive SaaS, Cloud and On-Prem Integration

Integrates with 40+ platforms, consistently expanding integration for comprehensive coverage

Varonis vs Strac : Key Feature Comparison

Let's take a closer look at the main features and benefits of Forcepoint and Strac.
Features
Data Loss
Prevention (DLP)
Offers enterprise DLP solutions for email, cloud, and endpoints connection
Provides comprehensive enterprise DLP solutions with data discovery, classification, monitoring, and protection across channels
Delivers complete end-to-end compliance (PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.) DLP & CASB for all SaaS and cloud applications, ensuring robust data protection
Generative AI
Security
Provides Cloud App Security Broker (CASB) and cloud security solutions
Not available 
Delivers DLP solutions for generative AI applications such as ChatGPT, identifying and masking sensitive data in prompts and outputs
Deployment
Options
Specializes in email security with advanced threat protection
Offers both on-premise and cloud deployment alternatives
Embraces a cloud-native SaaS approach for deployment
Threat
Protection
Available
Provides threat protection tailored for SaaS apps
Leverages AI/ML for advanced threat detection, ensuring continuous risk assessment around the clock
SaaS App
Integrations
Supports Microsoft 365 and other collaboration tools
Lacks the extensive range of SaaS integrations available with Strac
Integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zendesk, and other collaboration tools for data security
Generative AI Security
Not available
Not available
Provides DLP for generative AI apps like ChatGPT, detecting and redacting sensitive data in prompts and outputs
Compliance
Helps meet compliance requirements like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS
Supports compliance with various regulations
Ensures compliance with PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and more through comprehensive data protection
User Experience
On-premises and cloud deployment options
Lacks information regarding unified client experience
Boasts a user-friendly and seamless design
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What does Strac provide
that Varonis doesn't?

Conventional cloud security solutions are often inadequate in the face of rapidly evolving threats. This is where Strac's groundbreaking solution comes in, offering a futuristic and intuitive approach that not only addresses current vulnerabilities but also anticipates and mitigates future risks with maximum accuracy.

Automated Sensitive Data Discovery

Automatically scans SaaS apps, Cloud databases, and endpoints to find PII, PHI, PCI, and sensitive files.

Agentless SaaS and Cloud DLP

Real-time protection for Google Workspace, O365, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, AWS S3, and more without installing agents.

Real-Time Data Classification

Context-aware classification of sensitive data with advanced ML/OCR models.

Easy Remediation for Compliance

Instantly redact, mask, block, or delete sensitive data to meet HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 standards.

Compliance Management

Stay compliant with stringent data privacy regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, & SOC2, ensuring privacy without disrupting business operations and productivity.

Bulk File Remediation

Automates remediation for thousands of sensitive files in one go to save time and reduce admin workload.

Simplified DSPM with Actionable Insights

Centralized dashboard to locate, classify, and act on sensitive data across all environments.

Gen AI Protection

Monitors and prevents sensitive data leaks in applications like ChatGPT and other AI tools.

Focused on Unstructured & Structured Data

Specializes in discovering sensitive data buried in emails, shared drives,  collaboration tools and even structured databases

Seamless SIEM Integration

Integrates with SIEM tools like Splunk, Sumologic, MS Sentinel, and CloudSIEM for centralized incident management.

Customizable Alerts and Actions

Sends tailored alerts and automates responses based on specific data handling scenarios.

Cost-Effective and Scalable

No additional infrastructure costs—Strac scales with your growing SaaS and Cloud footprint.

Highly Rated in G2

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