Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business vs. SonicWall Email Security Appliances

I would definitely recommend it for fast and easy deployment with no need of constant managing solution. It is a solid solution that will do all what you need for the email security. Especially when you have a small IT team or even do not have enough experienced specialists to handle email security questions - Proofpoint is what I would recommend to use. I gave it 9 of 10 points only because of the price, you can find find more cheap solutions on the market.

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While this solution is capable of managing a smaller environment, I'm weary to install it into a larger customers' environment. This solution does a decent job of basic email security and centrally managed controls. Hardware upgrade options seem limited though if adding a lot more email boxes. Retention options are limited compared to other products.

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• For basic protection, the Solution has an Antivirus, Zero hours Filtering, and Impostor protection.
• Targeted attacks - URL and Attachment Defense.
• Content filtering.

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• Simple GUI interface where everything is in one location and easy to use.
• Simple setup, but allows you to be flexible with different security zones.
• Robust, stays up and running.

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• I don't have [a lot] of bad things to say about the software its all positives in my book

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• Manufacturer is focused on several solutions (so likely not enough focus in one area)
• Not the most cost effective solution

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As already wrote, Proofpoint is perfect solution to be deployed quickly without requiring any additional resources or services. Good email tracking logs, excellent reporting features. Great filtering mechanism. Cost effective pricing.

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We switched from Watchguard to SonicWALL because of the ease of use and everything was located in one place. At the time Watchguard was changing to force you to use a server to manage your VPNs, and we didn't see a reason to have to manage another product when it should have been able to do everything itself. SonicWALL met and exceeded our expectations.

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• Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business has a simplified management.
• It has a Basic Archive and Legal Hold & eDiscovery Management.
• Integrated DLP that gives benefits to any organization.

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• Blocks a majority of spam and malicious emails
• Sandboxing options limited
• Not the best solution out there that we have seen

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