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Proofpoint Information Protection vs. SonicWall Email Security Appliances

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    SonicWall Email Security Appliances

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASonicWall Email Security Appliances are for organizations that need a dedicated on-premises solution. SonicWall’s solution can be deployed as a hardened physical appliance, robust virtual appliance or software application. The multi-layered solution provides comprehensive inbound and outbound protection, and defends against advanced email-borne threats such as ransomware, zero-day threats, spear phishing and business email compromise (BEC).N/A
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    Proofpoint Information ProtectionSonicWall Email Security Appliances
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    Pricing Offerings
    Proofpoint Information ProtectionSonicWall Email Security Appliances
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Proofpoint
    Best suited for organizations that are dealing with high volumes of protected/personsal or financial information that must be kept secure
    Incentivized
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    SonicWall
    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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    Pros
    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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    SonicWall
    • 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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    Cons
    Proofpoint
    • Continue to improve on the receiving side when the message is delivered through the system
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    SonicWall
    • Manufacturer is focused on several solutions (so likely not enough focus in one area)
    • Not the most cost effective solution
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    Proofpoint
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    SonicWall
    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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    Return on Investment
    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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    SonicWall
    • 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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