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Forcepoint Email Security vs. Symantec Messaging Gateway

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Forcepoint Email Security

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AWebsense's Triton AP-Email is a messaging security platform and module extension of the Triton platform.N/A

    Symantec Messaging Gateway

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASymantec offers their platform, the Symantec Messaging Gateway, as a secure email gateway.N/A
    Pricing
    Forcepoint Email SecuritySymantec Messaging Gateway
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Forcepoint Email SecuritySymantec Messaging Gateway
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Forcepoint Email SecuritySymantec Messaging Gateway
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Forcepoint Email Security and Symantec Messaging Gateway
    Feature
    Forcepoint Email Security
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Symantec Messaging Gateway
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-malware10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Detection9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sandboxing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Forcepoint Email SecuritySymantec Messaging Gateway
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Enterprises
    Microsoft Exchange
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Forcepoint Email SecuritySymantec Messaging Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Forcepoint Email SecuritySymantec Messaging Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Forcepoint
    Forcepoint Email Security is perfect for set and forget. Very little do I need to get in and that's to tailor a policy there are minimal issues I have encountered since using the product.
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    Broadcom
    It is very well suited for an organization that wants to protect inbound email and use just one product. It may be less appropriate for an organization that is small or has a limited IT support staff.
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    Pros
    Forcepoint
    • URL sandbox
    • File sandbox
    • Spam filter
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    Broadcom
    • Prevents SPAM attacks.
    • Filters email based on content.
    • Blocks phishing links.
    • Blocks ransomware links/attacks.
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    Cons
    Forcepoint
    • Speed is not the best but its email not instant chat
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    Broadcom
    • The web interface can be difficult at times.
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    Support Rating
    Forcepoint
    The support could be better, but the good thing is rarely having to call them.
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    Broadcom
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    Alternatives Considered
    Forcepoint
    Since Forcepoint is used widely in our organization, the integration between DLP web and Mail is amazing, and I didn’t find a good reason to split services between vendors if I have all the package in one place
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    Broadcom
    Without mentioning some of the other products by name, I can tell you that Symantec Messaging Gateway is one of the best.
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    Return on Investment
    Forcepoint
    • Even though Forcepoint solution is targeted high in terms of price, the added value it provides to an organization by securing their system in web and mail is tremendous
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    Broadcom
    • It would be difficult to determine the exact ROI Symantec Messaging Gateway had on your overall business. However, I can assure you the downtime suffered due to inbound email threats has been reduced to nearly zero in our environment. If IT isn't chasing down ransomware/phishing issues and users aren't staring at a quarantined PC, life is good.
    • There are no negative impacts on ROI that I can think of.
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