Microsoft Purview vs Digital Guardian

Digital Guardian and Microsoft Purview are both enterprise dlp solutions. Digital Guardian data-centric security platform with deep endpoint DLP and data visibility across enterprise environments, while Microsoft Purview microsoft unified data governance and compliance platform with deep M365 integration. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Choose Digital Guardian if deep endpoint visibility into data creation, modification, and movement is your priority and enterprises needing deep endpoint-level data visibility and DLP enforcement with a managed service option for teams with limited security staff. Choose Microsoft Purview if deep native integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystem matters most and microsoft-centric organizations wanting integrated data governance, DLP, and compliance across their M365 and Azure environment.

Digital Guardian pricing: Custom enterprise pricing / Managed DLP service available. Microsoft Purview pricing: Included in Microsoft 365 E5 / Standalone plans from $12/user/month. Digital Guardian's pricing model is per-endpoint or per-user subscription, while Microsoft Purview uses per-user subscription (bundled with m365 e5) pricing.

Yes, you can migrate from Microsoft Purview to Digital Guardian. The migration process depends on your specific setup and the features you use. Both platforms offer APIs that can facilitate automated migration. Consider running both tools in parallel during the transition to ensure zero downtime.