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FileWall

Score9.1 out of 10

11 Reviews and Ratings

What is FileWall?

odix - a provider of Enterprise CDR (Content Disarm and Reconstruction), is now offering its own native application for securing Microsoft Office 365 mailboxes. CDR technology is a detection-less method to disarm zero-days and Windows Defender (formerly APT)’s in files, that the vendor says is considered by leading analysts as an addition or replacement to existing anti-malware technologies. FileWall™ is designed to run in conjunction with existing Microsoft security solutions such as EOP and Windows Defender, ensuring complete prevention against unknown attacks delivered through email attachments.

Categories & Use Cases

Media

FileWall signup page on AppSource

Top Performing Features

  • Anti-malware

    Anti-malware is a type of software program designed to prevent, detect and remove malicious software

    Category average: 8.8

  • Customizability

    Customizing email security gateways can improve detection capabilities

    Category average: 7.8

  • Data Loss Protection

    A set of tools and processes used to ensure that sensitive data is not lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized users.

    Category average: 7.7

Areas for Improvement

  • Threat Detection

    Threat protection defend against sophisticated malware or hacking-based attacks targeting sensitive data.

    Category average: 8.5

  • Management Tools

    Management tools include administrator dashboards, reports, etc.

    Category average: 8.4

FileWall - Best attachment protection solution for SMBs

Pros

  • File scanning
  • Malware detection
  • Possibility to create policies per user
  • Great end-user experience

Cons

  • Add reporting

Return on Investment

  • Easy to implement and configure
  • No bad end-user experience
  • Very low price

Alternatives Considered

Proofpoint Advanced Threat Protection, AppRiver and Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

Usability

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Azure Windows Virtual Desktop, Mimecast Secure Email Gateway

FileWall is a must-have security add-on for all EOP users

Pros

  • Easy to deploy.
  • FileWall is a must-have security add-on for all EOP users.
  • Gives more options and features than Office 365 ATP.
  • Cost-effective solution for SMB customers.

Cons

  • It's only available on the Microsoft Marketplace. Would like to see it available through other channels.

Return on Investment

  • A price of $1 per user per month is affordable because even one infected file can compromise the entire network.

Alternatives Considered

Barracuda Email Security Gateway and VIPRE Email Security (formerly FuseMail)

Usability

Other Software Used

McAfee Advanced Threat Defense, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Barracuda Email Security Gateway

Filewall is File Firewall...

Pros

  • Easy to deploy, no need of reading lengthy manuals.
  • User-friendly GUI. Anyone can easily configure settings.
  • Price is very economical.
  • Good support from Odix.

Cons

  • I don't see anything as of yet.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (formerly Aorato)

Usability

FileWall - Don't delay in protecting your email!

Pros

  • Blocks unwanted attachments
  • Prevents malware from coming through to a mailbox
  • Configured easily and shows stats in realtime

Return on Investment

  • Ransomware is expensive, by filtering out the noise, means better security for users.
  • Purchase well worth it, no looking back.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

Usability