FortiMail vs. Symantec Email Security.cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FortiMail
Score 8.3 out of 10
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FortiMail is an email messaging security platform, from Fortinet headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.N/A
Symantec Email Security.cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Symantec Email Security.cloud filters unwanted messages and protects users from targeted attacks. The service has self- learning capabilities and Symantec intelligence to deliver highly effective and accurate email security. Encryption and data loss prevention help you control sensitive data. It supports Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps, on premises or hosted Microsoft Exchange, and other mailbox services, delivering always-on, inbound and outbound messaging security. It is designed…N/A
Pricing
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
FortiMailSymantec Email Security.cloud
Considered Both Products
FortiMail
Chose FortiMail
FortiMail works much better than the previous product we used, McAfee Email Gateway.
Chose FortiMail
I have used Barracuda Email Security in the past and FortiMail is just as effective. The interface is easy to use, and the configuration is straightforward in setting it up to work with Microsoft Exchange. Spam detection is effective, as well as malware/viruses and phishing …
Symantec Email Security.cloud
Chose Symantec Email Security.cloud
Barracuda's ESS is the premier product, it boasts outbound email encryption as an included service as well as all of the security features of Symantec Email Security.cloud. Sophos is on the same level as SES.c but is not quite as feature rich.
Features
FortiMailSymantec Email Security.cloud
Secure Email Gateway
Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Product A and Product B
FortiMail
9.9
Ratings
17% above category average
Symantec Email Security.cloud
9.6
Ratings
14% above category average
Anti-malware10.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Customizability9.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Data Loss Protection10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Threat Detection10.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Sandboxing10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption10.00 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Management Tools10.00 Ratings9.80 Ratings
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User Ratings
FortiMailSymantec Email Security.cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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10.0
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Support Rating
9.5
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8.0
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User Testimonials
FortiMailSymantec Email Security.cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
FortiMail is a very flexible solution easy to install and use, any organization can use it whenever they require a virtual, physical, or cloud instance. Also, it is great to have an email archiver out of the box, you do not need any external product for it. The only thing that organizations need to consider before purchasing is service bundles - with the additional cost you can get Content Disarm and Reconstruction, URL click protection, Cloud Sandboxing, etc. (included in Enterprise Advanced Threat
Protection Bundle).
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If you don't want to have any spam or malware in your mailbox, Symantec Email Security.cloud is the solution to choose. Also, if you need to have some security features, like DLP, it has them embedded!
We have also been using reporting a lot to see how many emails have been sent, where they delivered, and so on.
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Pros
  • FortiMail adds another layer of protection to attack through emails.
  • FortiMail is very flexible and and can be tuned to your needs.
  • FortiMail is very easy to set up and configure.
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  • Filters spam and malware on the highest possible level
  • Provides stable service
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Cons
  • I would like to see a recommended config come base on the box.
  • I would like to see a secure score type area.
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  • Searching within the console can be slow at times, especially when making small tweaks and refreshing quickly
  • Features seem to have slowed down since Symantec acquired this formerly "MessageLabs" product
  • Advanced filtering and scanning is not quite as good as several competitors
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Support Rating
Any time I've had to use the support, it has been great! They always will recommend certain options, as well as explain what they do and why they are there. The support always gets back to me the same day, and are always pleasant to deal with. I never hesitate to call.
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In very tricky cases, it takes time to explain it to the support personnel as they don't get your problem from the first couple of emails.
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Alternatives Considered
I have used Barracuda Email Security in the past and FortiMail is just as effective. The interface is easy to use, and the configuration is straightforward in setting it up to work with Microsoft Exchange. Spam detection is effective, as well as malware/viruses and phishing attempts. Overall it is a great service.
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Barracuda's ESS is the premier product, it boasts outbound email encryption as an included service as well as all of the security features of Symantec Email Security.cloud. Sophos is on the same level as SES.c but is not quite as feature rich.
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Return on Investment
  • It has been positive since we do not have mail crashes and we protect the information that is transmitted by these means.
  • The costs are very accessible.
  • Easy deployment and implementation.
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  • Our previous solution was very manual. The ROI has been in less manual intervention from the admins and freeing up their already busy schedules.
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