Cisco Cloud Email Security vs. Zscaler Internet Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Cloud Email Security
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Cisco's Cloud Email Security platform is a secure email gateway.N/A
Zscaler Internet Access
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA) is a secure web gateway (SWG), delivering cloud native cyberthreat protection and zero trust access to the internet and SaaS apps.N/A
Pricing
Cisco Cloud Email SecurityZscaler Internet Access
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Cloud Email SecurityZscaler Internet Access
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Cisco Cloud Email SecurityZscaler Internet Access
Features
Cisco Cloud Email SecurityZscaler Internet Access
Secure Email Gateway
Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Cloud Email Security
7.4
2 Ratings
12% below category average
Zscaler Internet Access
-
Ratings
Anti-malware8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizability8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Loss Protection5.32 Ratings00 Ratings
Threat Detection8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Sandboxing9.82 Ratings00 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption7.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Tools4.42 Ratings00 Ratings
Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Cloud Email Security
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
5.3
2 Ratings
51% below category average
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings5.32 Ratings
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Cloud Email Security
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
9.8
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Cloud Email Security
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
9.2
7 Ratings
5% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings9.27 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Cloud Email Security
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
9.5
7 Ratings
3% above category average
Continuous Verification00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways00 Ratings9.77 Ratings
Network Flow Control00 Ratings9.87 Ratings
Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging00 Ratings9.46 Ratings
Admin Access Control00 Ratings9.27 Ratings
Network Data Encryption00 Ratings9.27 Ratings
Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
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User Ratings
Cisco Cloud Email SecurityZscaler Internet Access
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(4 ratings)
8.7
(24 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(5 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Cloud Email SecurityZscaler Internet Access
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
The most appropriate scenarios to implement email security is in companies that want to protect the use of electronic mail since it is one of the security breaches that are currently used to perform any type of attack. Very effective integration with Office 365 and it is highly recommended to add the functionality of advanced malware protection
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Zscaler
Zscaler is suitable for all organisations as the internet traffic can be managed very well without any concern. All the devices can be available under a single umbrella, which is easier to manage. The application can be managed via a console, but installation can only be done with the help of a dedicated crew as it needs a one-time password.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Cisco Email Security addresses all the major forms of data attacks like phishing, ransomware and malware propagation.
  • Its content encryption capabilities safeguard against any data loss potential through outgoing emails.
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Zscaler
  • Automatically block the malicious content and websites
  • Scans inbound and outbound network packets
  • Has a proxy server through which all the network calls pass through
  • We have customized Zscaler Internet Access to block websites like Netflix, Hotstar etc which can hinder producivity
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Cons
Cisco
  • Outlook integration in terms of a plug-in would be great. Currently, users can't add something to a blacklist or whitelist directly from Outlook.
  • Management of the platform is done from two portals the ESA and SMA. It would be nice to have it all in one management portal.
  • A quick start management guide would be nice. The manual is over 1,000 pages, so there is definitely a lot of functionality in this service.
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Zscaler
  • Given all of the features Zscaler Internet Access bundles (firewall, CASB, URL filter, DLP, etc...) it makes the console somewhat cumbersome. Anyone planning to utilize Zscaler Internet Access should be prepared to invest time in training or seek out professional services.
  • In some cases, the app risk index ratings do not include enough criteria to effectively assess an applications risk exposure. Adding more criteria or allowing customers to add their own would be a welcomed feature.
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Usability
Cisco
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Zscaler
Zscaler is a mandatory solution required by almost every large organization with a workforce working remotely or using cloud-based apps. Its deployment is relatively easy and it keeps on working in the background without actively bothering the user. Apart from a few weird messages which a user is unable to comprehend, Zscaler is able to provide fast and safe access to the internet and other external applications.
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Support Rating
Cisco
Cisco TAC support is very good since they have engineers available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Important to mention that you must have the support of the solution enabled to be able to receive a response from TAC and that we can be taken care of. The only drawback may be that they will not be able to see settings of the email provider you use.
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Zscaler
I cannot give a fair rating for this as I have not had to contact Zscaler support. There was one time we had to contact them because we needed to check if they were having issues on their end. Our ISP was actually the problem but support seemed very friendly.
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
Cisco was at least better than or equal to the others but within our budget. It provided all of the services of anti-spam, content filtering, anti-virus, DLP, encrypted email service, scalability, and more than the others. Cisco name and reputation were also key in our decision.
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Zscaler
Zscaler Intenet Access outperformed the competition due to its lightning-fast policy delivery and cross-compatibility. It is easy to track employee usage and block unnecessary websites, reducing company internet usage. Zscalar installed on every system increases cloud-based software bandwidth, decreasing user turnaround time and increasing efficiency.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Saves us precious resources by blocking unwanted E-mail right at the edge of our network.
  • Users can work more efficient when all spam and malware is stopped before reaching their inboxes.
  • Enables us to protect our outgoing mail with DKIM signing and validate all incoming mail on the most modern securiry standards.
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Zscaler
  • We cancelled our lease line contract and our static IP contract from our ISP which is a key win for us.
  • We can make sure that our users are connecting to our share drive securely even if they are on the road which is also a key win.
  • The negative side with Zscaler is we cant choose our internet gateway IP address as its managed by Zscaler.
  • Another negative side is Zscaler is not a complete package for us as we maintain our on-premise firewall (Fortinet) along with Zscaler.
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ScreenShots

Zscaler Internet Access Screenshots

Screenshot of Stop Advanced Threats and Data Loss
Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud native security service edge (SSE) solution that builds on a decade of secure web gateway leadership. Offered as a scalable SaaS platform through the world’s largest security cloud, it replaces legacy network security solutions, preventing advanced attacks and data loss with a comprehensive zero trust approach. ZIA is integrated seamlessly into the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ to provide superior defense-in-depth, secure connectivity, end user experience, and administrative visibility and control.