Likelihood to Recommend When we are needing to patch workstations for zero-day vulnerabilities or security risks, Tachyon Explorer is our go-to tool to push out those settings quickly. We have a Tachyon server stood up in our DMZ to communicate with the workstations outside of our VPN, so we can push those settings or patches to devices without needing them to attach to our network. It's really nice to be able to communicate with the computers that rarely connect to our corporate network and ensure that they are still protected. We do have the 1E Client installed on all of our internal servers in order to get inventory and licensing information, but we don't typically utilize the Tachyon software on the servers for much else. A different team handles those computers and often requires change management, so expedited changes don't happen often there. Standard deployment and patching tools do the job.
Read full review I have been able to create customized simulated phishing campaigns that are really testing our users ability to "spot the fake." That coupled with the training campaigns that are included make it much more likely that our users will be better prepared to protect our organization by being able to recognize common industry threats, and brings awareness to less common threats that are out there. I love that they have a shared folder full of relevant, recent real-world scams that we can choose from to train our user base.
Read full review Pros Extremely quick responses from Tachyon Explorer provides immediate feedback Automated software reclaim for unused software keeps our licensing costs down Guaranteed State gives us peace of mind that our required policy settings will remain intact Tachyon Experience gives an in-depth insight into proactive performance troubleshooting Read full review Analysis and classification of phishing emails using machine learning Response to reporting users with personalised emails template Automatic response and actions using integration with Microsoft Good dashboard with reporting and KPI Integration with others product to improve scan and analysis It improves users' security awareness and behavior as receiving an immediate response with the analysis result improves the ability to recognize a phishing email Read full review Cons They currently don't have all of their products incorporated into the Tachyon web interface, meaning that we need a separate administration console for using their Shopping product. The 1E Tachyon Exchange is an online repository for common or useful instructions, but it is still a bit lacking. New instructions aren't published very often. Writing your own custom instructions for Tachyon Explorer has a bit of a learning curve if you aren't already familiar with SQL queries or their SCALE language. There is published documentation for SCALE, but I'd like to see them add a basic functionality course to their online training portal. Read full review Enhancing the automated response capabilities, such as directly initiating remediation processes or integrating with other cybersecurity tools, could further streamline the threat management process. Implementing a feedback system where users can be informed about the outcome of their reported emails might encourage more proactive engagement. the reporting tool is not as streamlined on mobile devices as it is on desktops. Enhancing mobile functionality would be beneficial Read full review Likelihood to Renew Phish ER has reduced the time my team and I spend on reported emails by over 80%. With the volume of emails reported and a small team this is a must have.
Read full review Usability 1E Tachyon has plenty of features and functionality right out of the box. They offer a Tachyon Exchange web portal where you can go to download new Tachyon product packs as they become available through consulting engagements and customer requests. Sometimes you might need to do something more specific or customized than what is available to everyone, and that's when your own knowledge is put to the test. Being able to write your own SCALE code would be invaluable, but takes a while to learn if you aren't already familiar with SQL, PowerShell, or a few other popular languages. Making it your own can definitely take some work, but it's worth it in the end.
Read full review The configuration is a bit complicated, but easy once you get the hang of it. Once configured, it is easy to manage our malicious emails that are reported by our staff.
Read full review Support Rating Support has been easy to get along with and easy to understand.
Read full review Implementation Rating Work with support or rep for some basic steps, the rest is pretty straight foward.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Microsoft has good intentions, but they are often late to the table. On more than one occasion, we have seen Microsoft incorporate a new feature into their own products, but it's something that 1E had already been offering for a year or more. By the time Microsoft adds a new feature, it has already been in our 1E toolbox and even then doesn't seem to have all of the additional functionality that we get from the 1E software. Currently, we're starting to see Microsoft's push for endpoint performance analytics, which 1E Tachyon has already done impressively for some time now.
Read full review KnowBe4 PhishER has a lot of features that other companied does not have. Its AI capability, integration with VirusTotal, PhishRIP and PhishFlip features make it totally different from other solutions. Its Phish Alert Button directly installed on users Outlook without affecting them and the reporting technique is very simple, just clicking on the Phish Alert Button and the email will be directly reported to the KnowBe4 PhishER dashboard. KnowBe4 PhishER dashboard is a very good example of centralized dashboard where you can find all things related to that reported email.
Read full review Return on Investment Being able to deploy configuration changes while devices are off-network was a real-life-saver for us during the sudden work-from-home scenarios we faced during the pandemic. Reclaiming unused software licenses has provided some additional budget to use towards other products, and helps us to justify the cost of what we already have. Using Experience to proactively troubleshoot performance issues not only reduces the number of help desk tickets but also provides a better work environment for our employees. Read full review It has greatly increased phishing / security awareness by our staff by having a designated button & process for reporting phishing emails It provides greater protection through the ability to delete emails from multiple recipients even if not all of them reported the email It saves time for me to have to evaluate whether or not an email reported is a real threat through the ML/AI/VirusTotal scores Read full review ScreenShots KnowBe4 PhishER Screenshots