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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FortiMail

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AFortiMail is an email messaging security platform, from Fortinet headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.N/A

    Proofpoint Information Protection

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AProofpoint's Enterprise Privacy platform includes supports messaging security with data loss prevention and email encryption.N/A
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    FortiMailProofpoint Information Protection
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FortiMailProofpoint Information Protection
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    FortiMailProofpoint Information Protection
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of FortiMail and Proofpoint Information Protection
    Feature
    FortiMail
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Proofpoint Information Protection
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-malware10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Detection10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sandboxing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Tools10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Sophos Email
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    Enterprises
    Microsoft Exchange
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Microsoft Exchange
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FortiMailProofpoint Information Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FortiMailProofpoint Information Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fortinet
    FortiMail is useful for small businesses and large companies. If you are looking to filter inbound and outbound email, then it will do an effective job of keeping your network safe. The virus, malware, spam definitions are updated on a daily basis and will help any company that is looking to eliminate spam and malware.
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    Proofpoint
    Best suited for organizations that are dealing with high volumes of protected/personsal or financial information that must be kept secure
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    Pros
    Fortinet
    • FortiMail earned a AAA rating from SE Labs and a 99.78%.
    • Spam Capture Rate from Virus Bulletin.
    • The solution has an effective Antivirus module that protects from malicious URLs and attachments.
    • It also has an integrated cloud sandbox or can be integrated with a physical or virtual appliance (with an additional license).
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    Proofpoint
    • User administration is very intuitive and simple.
    • Rules are quickly implemented allowing solid email incidence response.
    • Enterprise support is spectacular offering to go above and beyond whenever necessary.
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    Cons
    Fortinet
    • I would like to see a recommended config come base on the box.
    • I would like to see a secure score type area.
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    Proofpoint
    • Continue to improve on the receiving side when the message is delivered through the system
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    Support Rating
    Fortinet
    Any time I've had to use the support, it has been great! They always will recommend certain options, as well as explain what they do and why they are there. The support always gets back to me the same day, and are always pleasant to deal with. I never hesitate to call.
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    Proofpoint
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    Alternatives Considered
    Fortinet
    I have used Barracuda Email Security in the past and FortiMail is just as effective. The interface is easy to use, and the configuration is straightforward in setting it up to work with Microsoft Exchange. Spam detection is effective, as well as malware/viruses and phishing attempts. Overall it is a great service.
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    Proofpoint
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Fortinet
    • It has been positive since we do not have mail crashes and we protect the information that is transmitted by these means.
    • The costs are very accessible.
    • Easy deployment and implementation.
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    Proofpoint
    • Stronger security posture.
    • Able to quickly respond to SPAM/Phishing campaigns.
    • Business is more adaptive and agile in the security space.
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