Cloud vs endpoint
SaaS scanning vs local files
Nightfall is a cloud-native DLP that connects to SaaS platforms and uses APIs and machine learning to scan data in services like cloud drives and messaging apps.
FileSentinel scans the files sitting on your Windows machine and network shares, entirely on-device. One watches your cloud apps; the other watches your local files, and they address different exposures.
At a glance
How they compare
| Dimension | Nightfall | FileSentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Primary target | SaaS / cloud apps via APIs | Local files & network shares |
| Where it runs | Cloud service | On your Windows device |
| Data handling | Processed in the cloud | Stays on your machine |
| Best for | Securing cloud app data | Securing endpoint files |
| Setup | Connect SaaS integrations | Install one app |
Where FileSentinel fits
Cover the local blind spot
Cloud DLP like Nightfall does not see the sensitive files sitting on a laptop or a shared drive. FileSentinel covers that local blind spot, on-device and with no uploads, and can complement a cloud DLP that watches your SaaS estate.
- Local files
- On-device
- No uploads
Related
FAQ
Does FileSentinel scan SaaS apps like Nightfall?
No. Nightfall targets cloud and SaaS data via APIs. FileSentinel targets the files on your Windows machine and network shares, on-device.
Can they be used together?
Yes. They cover different surfaces, cloud apps versus local files, so using both closes more gaps.
Which keeps scanned data more private?
FileSentinel processes everything locally with no uploads; Nightfall processes data in its cloud service.
What does FileSentinel need to run?
Just a Windows 10 or 11 PC and the app from the Microsoft Store, with no integrations to configure.