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FortiMail vs. Symantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange

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    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

    Symantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASymantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE) combines Symantec anti-malware technology with advanced heuristics and file reputation to provide real-time protection for email against viruses, spyware, phishing, and other malicious attacks. For additional protection, SMSMSE offers Symantec Premium AntiSpam technology (additional license) designed to help to stop 99 percent of incoming spam with less than one false positive per million. SMSMSE enforces content filtering policies on…N/A
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    FortiMailSymantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
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    FortiMailSymantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
    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
    FortiMailSymantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of FortiMail and Symantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
    Feature
    FortiMail
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Symantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Anti-malware10.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customizability9.04 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Detection10.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Sandboxing10.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Tools10.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    FortiMailSymantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    FortiMailSymantec mail security for Microsoft Exchange
    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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    Broadcom
    Any business, regardless of size, can benefit from using Symantec Mail Security. It's very well customizable, easy to use and set up, and easy to maintain. It's a great tool to avoid unsolicited messages, security issues, phishing attacks, viruses, etc. It's really reassuring that the software is kept up-to-date, so we can be sure to be protected should a new kind of attack emerge.
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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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    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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    Broadcom
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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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    Broadcom
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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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    Broadcom
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    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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    Broadcom
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