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Forcepoint vs Versa Networks

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. Versa Networks sells Versa SASE, which integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system. CISO Tribune files both under SASE and SSE and Firewalls and NGFW. 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 Versa Networks: 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.comVersa NetworksVersa Networks sells Versa SASE, which integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system.versa-networks.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.
  • Secure SD-WAN[1][3][4][5][6]Versa Secure SD-WAN integrates software-defined networking and security services into one platform.
  • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)[3]Versa Next Generation Firewall as a Service delivers threat protection through secure virtual private networking, universal threat management, malware detection, and intrusion prevention.
  • Versa GenAI Firewall[11]Versa GenAI Firewall limits shadow use cases of GenAI to reduce the GenAI attack surface and emerging risks.
  • Versa Sovereign SASE[14]Versa Sovereign SASE can be deployed on the customer's own infrastructure.
  • Versa Secure SD-LAN[12]Versa Secure SD-LAN unifies switching, routing, and security into a centrally managed, software-defined platform.
  • Versa Titan[13]Versa Titan is a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises, powered by the Versa Operating System (VOS).
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Headquarters
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Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPrivately held[2][3][4][5][7][8]
Named customers
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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]
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G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[11]
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Who it fits
Not written yetVersa Titan is described as a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises. Versa SASE is delivered via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both. Versa Sovereign SASE is offered for on-premises deployment or as a managed service.
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November 3, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Forcepoint and Versa Networks are both filed under SASE and SSE and Firewalls and NGFW.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Forcepoint's primary category is Data loss prevention; Versa Networks's is SASE and SSE.
  • Forcepoint is also filed under Data security posture management.
  • Forcepoint lists Forcepoint Data Security Cloud and Forcepoint ARIA. Versa Networks lists Secure SD-WAN, Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Versa GenAI Firewall, Versa Sovereign SASE, Versa Secure SD-LAN and 1 more.
  • Versa Networks is privately held.

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.

What it sells: Versa Networks

What Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) does[3]
Versa embedded security integrates NGFW and unified threat management (UTM) services in a single software platform. Versa embedded security is certified by NSS and ICSA Labs.
What Versa GenAI Firewall does[11]
Versa GenAI prevents sensitive data from being uploaded into Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Versa inspects prompts and responses inline to stop data leaks and injection attacks in GenAI apps.
What Versa Sovereign SASE does[14]
Sovereign SASE as-a-Service delivers SASE through a cloud consumption model designed for sovereignty requirements. Versa Sovereign SASE includes SD-WAN, Zero Trust access, firewall, secure web protection, advanced threat protection, and data protection.
What Versa Secure SD-LAN does[12]
Versa Secure SD-LAN enforces Zero Trust policies directly within the switching fabric, controlling access to the enterprise LAN for employees, guests, and IoT devices. Versa Secure SD-LAN tracks lateral movement with real-time end device risk assessment.
What Versa Titan does[13]
Versa Titan is enabled onsite via Versa Networks CSG appliances or 3rd party devices. Customers can self-activate, self-deploy and self-manage branch sites or engage with a certified Versa Titan partner who offers managed Versa Titan services.

Questions about Forcepoint and Versa Networks

What do Forcepoint and Versa Networks sell?
Forcepoint sells Forcepoint Data Security Cloud and Forcepoint ARIA. Versa Networks sells Secure SD-WAN, Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Versa GenAI Firewall, Versa Sovereign SASE, Versa Secure SD-LAN and 1 more.
Are Forcepoint and Versa Networks in the same category?
They share SASE and SSE and Firewalls and NGFW. Forcepoint's primary category is Data loss prevention and Versa Networks's is SASE and SSE.
Who owns Forcepoint and Versa Networks?
Versa Networks is privately held.
Who are Forcepoint and Versa Networks sold to?
Versa Titan is described as a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises.
What have Forcepoint and Versa Networks 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.

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

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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

Versa Networks full record

  1. [1]versa-networks.comVersa Networks · versa-networks.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Versa networks announces headquarters office move to accomodate continued rapid growthVersa Networks · versa-networks.com · published May 1, 2022 · Tier A
  3. [3]Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vendor | Versa NetworksVersa Networks · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Versa Networks: Explore Our Range of ProductsVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]SD-WAN Security Software Solution | Versa NetworksVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Versa SSE - Security Service EdgeVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]ZTNA Services: A Zero Trust Solutions Provider | VersaVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Solutions Overview | Versa NetworksVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]VersaAI: AI Driven Security and NetworkingVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]GenAI Firewall | Versa NetworksVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Secure SD-LAN Application SolutionVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Versa Titan Cloud Managed SASE & SD-WAN for Lean ITVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Sovereign SASE | Versa NetworksVersa Networks · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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