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Forcepoint vs SquareX

Forcepoint sells data security products covering DLP, DSPM, Secure Web Gateway and AI Data Security, with the same data classification, analytics and reporting across them. SquareX sells a Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution that organizations use to detect, mitigate and threat-hunt client-side attacks. CISO Tribune files both under Data loss prevention. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Forcepoint vs SquareX: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
ForcepointForcepoint sells data security products covering DLP, DSPM, Secure Web Gateway and AI Data Security, with the same data classification, analytics and reporting across them.forcepoint.comSquareXSquareX sells a Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution that organizations use to detect, mitigate and threat-hunt client-side attacks.sqrx.com
What it sells
  • Forcepoint Data Security CloudA single control plane for the Forcepoint security suite.
  • Forcepoint ARIAAn intelligence layer in Forcepoint Data Security Cloud.
  • Browser Detection and Response (BDR)[2][7][9]Detects, mitigates and threat-hunts client-side web attacks against employees in real time.
  • SquareX Browser Extension (Enterprise Browser)Installs as an extension that turns any browser on any device into an enterprise-grade secure browser.
  • Browser DLP[2]Applies data loss prevention controls inside the browser to secure any browser on any device.
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Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by Zscaler since 2026[3][10]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • July 22, 2026Forcepoint launched AI Data Security, a cloud platform that follows sensitive data across autonomous agents, shadow AI and sanctioned AI applications.[10]
  • February 6, 2026Zscaler announced its acquisition of SquareX, a Singapore-based browser detection and response technology startup.[10]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[11]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, SquareX sells mainly to organizations that want to detect, mitigate and threat-hunt client-side attacks. SquareX describes access for contractors and BYOD users through a containerized browser session. SquareX describes developer environments built from containerized desktops tailored to each developer or team. SquareX access controls work across managed, unmanaged and BYOD devices.
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November 3, 2026November 2, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Forcepoint and SquareX are both filed under Data loss prevention.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Forcepoint's primary category is Data loss prevention; SquareX's is Browser protection extensions.
  • Forcepoint is also filed under SASE and SSE, Data security posture management and Firewalls and NGFW.
  • Forcepoint lists Forcepoint Data Security Cloud and Forcepoint ARIA. SquareX lists Browser Detection and Response (BDR), SquareX Browser Extension (Enterprise Browser) and Browser DLP.
  • SquareX is owned by Zscaler, since 2026.

What it sells: Forcepoint

What Forcepoint Data Security Cloud does
Forcepoint Data Security Cloud serves as a single control plane for the Forcepoint security suite, including Data Loss Prevention, Data Security Posture Management and Data Detection and Response. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud has a cloud-native architecture that supports both cloud and hybrid environments. Policy is configured once and enforced across AI, web, cloud, endpoint, network and email.
What Forcepoint ARIA does
Forcepoint ARIA is an intelligence layer in Forcepoint Data Security Cloud that correlates cross-solution risk signals and behavioral insights. Forcepoint ARIA analyzes signals across the platform to surface insights, identify protection gaps and activate enforcement using natural language. ARIA is an always-on integrated AI assistant that deploys policies directly from the chat interface.

Questions about Forcepoint and SquareX

What do Forcepoint and SquareX sell?
Forcepoint sells Forcepoint Data Security Cloud and Forcepoint ARIA. SquareX sells Browser Detection and Response (BDR), SquareX Browser Extension (Enterprise Browser) and Browser DLP.
Are Forcepoint and SquareX in the same category?
They share Data loss prevention. Forcepoint's primary category is Data loss prevention and SquareX's is Browser protection extensions.
Who owns Forcepoint and SquareX?
SquareX is owned by Zscaler, since 2026.
Who are Forcepoint and SquareX sold to?
From its own pages, SquareX sells mainly to organizations that want to detect, mitigate and threat-hunt client-side attacks.
What have Forcepoint and SquareX announced recently?
July 22, 2026: Forcepoint launched AI Data Security, a cloud platform that follows sensitive data across autonomous agents, shadow AI and sanctioned AI applications. February 6, 2026: Zscaler announced its acquisition of SquareX, a Singapore-based browser detection and response technology startup.

About Forcepoint

Forcepoint sells data security products covering DLP, DSPM, Secure Web Gateway and AI Data Security, with the same data classification, analytics and reporting across them. Forcepoint AI Data Security discovers, classifies and enforces data security for every AI interaction, from sanctioned applications and shadow AI to cloud- and endpoint-resident agents.[1][4]

Forcepoint AI Data Security detects when AI accesses sensitive data and enforces controls in real time to stop it from leaving. Forcepoint AI Data Security discovers AI applications an organization does not know about, scores their risk and enforces usage policies. Forcepoint AI Data Security inspects prompts and file uploads in real time. Forcepoint discovers and classifies data across cloud, endpoint and SaaS, reclassifies it when AI transforms it, and inventories AI touchpoints including sanctioned apps, shadow tools, browser extensions and OAuth grants.[1][4]

For autonomous agents, Forcepoint restricts agent sprawl with MCP-based enforcement, human-in-the-loop approvals and an immutable audit trail. Forcepoint ensures autonomous agents and AI applications can only access the sensitive information they need. Forcepoint AI Data Security discovers agents, helps understand their goals and permissions, and enforces guardrails.[1][4][8]

Forcepoint Data Security Cloud serves as a single control plane for the Forcepoint security suite, including Data Loss Prevention, Data Security Posture Management and Data Detection and Response. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud discovers new data sets across the digital estate continuously. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud tags structured and unstructured data with AI Mesh, a classification architecture. Forcepoint ARIA is an intelligence layer in Forcepoint Data Security Cloud that correlates cross-solution risk signals and behavioral insights. Forcepoint ARIA, the Adaptive Risk Intelligence Assistant, analyzes signals across the platform to surface insights, identify protection gaps and activate enforcement using natural language. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud synchronizes users and groups across on-prem and cloud directories for identity-driven policy enforcement. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud has a cloud-native architecture that supports both cloud and hybrid environments. An executive-level dashboard in Forcepoint Data Security Cloud shows data risk insights, trends and performance.[5]

Forcepoint DLP keeps data sovereign where regulations demand it and runs cloud-native everywhere else. Forcepoint DLP protects data in motion, at rest and in use. Forcepoint DLP enforces one policy everywhere data goes, in the cloud, on the web, within AI, through email, at the endpoint and in the network. Forcepoint DLP includes 2,000+ classifiers and policy templates to identify and secure PII and other types of sensitive data. Forcepoint DLP enforces data loss prevention policies in outbound emails. ARIA, the Adaptive Risk Intelligence Assistant, is an always-on integrated AI assistant that surfaces insights, recommends protection and deploys policies directly from the chat interface. Forcepoint DLP can be deployed in the cloud (SaaS) or on premises.[1][6]

Medicover Group scaled the capabilities of Forcepoint DLP from Romania to the rest of the world to protect data across 80 different companies. Medicover provides diagnostic and healthcare services and operates primarily in Central and Eastern Europe and India. Globaltek Security is a partner of Forcepoint and uses DLP to help companies across South America protect their most sensitive data. For healthcare, Forcepoint AI Data Security discovers and classifies patient data across cloud and on-premises systems.[4][6][7]

Existing Forcepoint CASB customers are being migrated to Forcepoint ONE.[1][2][4][5][7][9]

Forcepoint on the record

Sources

Forcepoint full record

  1. [1]Forcepoint: AI Data Security | Secure Agents, Stop Shadow AIForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Fortune 50 oil and gas companyForcepoint · forcepoint.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]NewsroomForcepoint · forcepoint.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Forcepoint AI Data Security Platform: Unify Data Security for AIForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Forcepoint Data Security Cloud | AI-Native, Real-Time SecurityForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention SoftwareForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Medicover Group | ForcepointForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Guy Shamilov : Chief Information Security Officer | ForcepointForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Product Support Life CycleForcepoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Forcepoint Defines How Agentic Enterprises Control Data with AI Data Security Launch | ForcepointForcepoint · published July 22, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Reviews 2026G2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

SquareX full record

  1. [1]Squarex discloses architectural limitations of browser devtools in debugging malicious extensions 302518583SquareX via PR Newswire · prnewswire.com · published July 31, 2025 · Tier A
  2. [2]sqrx.comSquareX · sqrx.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Zscaler acquires squarexZscaler · zscaler.com · published February 5, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Showcasing our Industry-First BDR Solution in Singapore | by SquareX | SquareX LabsSquareX Labs · published October 23, 2024 · Tier A
  5. [5]An Evening of Browser Security: SquareX’s RSAC Networking Dinner | by SquareX | SquareX LabsSquareX Labs · published May 7, 2025 · Tier A
  6. [6]SquareX | Browser Detection and Response (BDR) SolutionSquareX · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]SquareX: Pioneering Browser Detection and Response (BDR)SquareX · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]SquareX Receives the Technology Excellence Award by SBR in Cybersecurity, Internet and New Media Category | by SquareX | SquareX LabsSquareX Labs · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]6 Reasons Why Enterprises Are Shifting from VDI to SquareX | by Engineering @ SquareX | SquareX LabsSquareX Labs · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Zscaler extends zero-trust security to browsers with SquareX acquisition | CSO OnlineCSO Online · published February 6, 2026 · Tier B

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