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Proofpoint Information Protection vs. Symantec Messaging Gateway

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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

    Symantec Messaging Gateway

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASymantec offers their platform, the Symantec Messaging Gateway, as a secure email gateway.N/A
    Pricing
    Proofpoint Information ProtectionSymantec Messaging Gateway
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Proofpoint Information ProtectionSymantec Messaging Gateway
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Proofpoint Information ProtectionSymantec Messaging Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
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    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Proofpoint Information ProtectionSymantec Messaging Gateway
    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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    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
    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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    Broadcom
    • Prevents SPAM attacks.
    • Filters email based on content.
    • Blocks phishing links.
    • Blocks ransomware links/attacks.
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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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    Broadcom
    • The web interface can be difficult at times.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Proofpoint
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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
    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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    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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