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Forcepoint Email Security

Score9.2 out of 10

22 Reviews and Ratings

What is Forcepoint Email Security?

Websense's Triton AP-Email is a messaging security platform and module extension of the Triton platform.

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

  • End-to-End Encryption

    In end-to-end encryption the data is encrypted on the sender's system or device and only the recipient is able to decrypt it

    Category average: 8.2

  • Customizability

    Customizing email security gateways can improve detection capabilities

    Category average: 7.8

Areas for Improvement

  • Sandboxing

    Sandboxing is a software management strategy that isolates applications from critical system resources and other programs providing an extra layer of security

    Category average: 7.5

  • Management Tools

    Management tools include administrator dashboards, reports, etc.

    Category average: 8.4

  • 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

Best Email Solution for the price.

Pros

  • Ease of GUI
  • Rule creating very intuitive

Cons

  • Speed is not the best but its email not instant chat

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Email Security and McAfee Email Gateway (Discontinued)

Other Software Used

Ixia Bypass Switches, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series, FireEye Network Security

Forcepoint Power

Pros

  • URL sandbox
  • File sandbox
  • Spam filter

Cons

  • Currently I don’t see any missing features

Return on Investment

  • Even though Forcepoint solution is targeted high in terms of price, the added value it provides to an organization by securing their system in web and mail is tremendous