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Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
(297)
4.4 out of 5
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
By Mimecast
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Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
(549)
4.6 out of 5
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
By Proofpoint
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At a Glance
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Star Rating
(297)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Star Rating
(549)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (65.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Entry-Level Pricing
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
No pricing available
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Free Trial
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
232
9.3
240
Ease of Use
8.0
237
8.4
481
Ease of Setup
7.9
188
8.3
426
Ease of Admin
7.8
192
8.4
215
Quality of Support
8.4
226
8.8
237
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
190
9.1
213
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
228
9.2
228
Features by Category
Cloud Email SecurityHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.4
123
8.9
132
Administration
7.9
106
8.8
110
|
Verified
8.3
107
9.0
114
|
Verified
8.1
105
8.9
107
|
Verified
8.0
89
8.2
67
|
Verified
Maintenance
8.0
105
8.7
109
|
Verified
8.8
109
9.1
124
|
Verified
8.5
97
8.9
110
8.5
103
8.1
85
|
Verified
Security
9.0
118
9.3
125
|
Verified
8.2
99
8.7
98
9.0
117
9.4
121
|
Verified
8.7
110
9.1
82
|
Verified
8.7
112
9.1
86
|
Verified
7.4
77
8.5
70
|
Verified
Intelligent Email ProtectionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
125
8.9
83
Administration
8.4
100
9.0
69
8.6
112
8.6
76
9.1
115
8.9
75
8.9
115
8.8
71
Detection
8.3
103
8.3
64
8.5
107
8.7
69
8.8
114
9.1
78
Protection
9.0
114
9.1
76
9.0
118
9.0
78
9.2
121
9.2
80
Secure Email GatewayHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.0
127
8.9
89
Functionality
9.1
125
|
Verified
9.2
84
|
Verified
9.2
125
|
Verified
9.3
84
|
Verified
8.8
125
|
Verified
9.0
84
|
Verified
9.0
123
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
9.0
123
|
Verified
9.1
86
|
Verified
9.1
118
|
Verified
8.8
78
|
Verified
9.0
121
|
Verified
9.0
83
8.7
115
|
Verified
8.2
64
|
Verified
8.4
122
|
Verified
8.4
84
|
Verified
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Feature Not Available
Email EncryptionHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.5
13
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.5
12
Threat IntelligenceHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.7
50
Not enough data
Orchestration
6.4
43
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Information
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
Personalization
7.1
44
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
6.8
41
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
25
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Mimecast Advanced Email Security and Proofpoint Email Security and Protection are categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Cloud Email Security, and Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is categorized as Threat Intelligence and Browser Isolation
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection is categorized as Email Anti-spam and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
68.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.9%
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
65.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Legal Services
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Financial Services
6.5%
Construction
4.8%
Computer Software
4.5%
Other
68.4%
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Financial Services
9.7%
Hospital & Health Care
8.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Banking
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Other
66.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Law Practice

Reduces amount of spam from hundreds of emails down to a few, with very few blocks on real emails.

Most Helpful Critical Review
David M.
DM
David M.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity

Administration is very clunky, unclear. Simple modifications to policy or exceptions require much more time and effort than competitors. As an experienced SysAdmin (though new to this tool), I needed 2x support calls to solve a firedrill.

Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jeff L.
JL
Jeff L.
Verified User in Utilities

Proofpoint offers a comprehensive solution covering all aspects of email protection, privacy protection, and litigation protection (through their archiving solution). The ability to deploy the Proofpoint email security and privacy suite on-premise or...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Sports
GS
Verified User in Sports

There is nothing specific to dislike in the product, It performs core functions well with minimum maintenance and oversight. While branding is possible the UI is dated.

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Discussions
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security Discussions
Has anyone implemented ingesting the Audit logs from Mimecast into Graylog?
2 comments
DB
Yes, I have a working example. We also sell this as a featureRead more
What is Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection used for?
1 comment
Devang G.
DG
Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection is used to defend against phishing, malware, ransomware, and impersonation attacks.... It provides...Read more
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Proofpoint Email Security and Protection
Proofpoint Email Security and Protection Discussions
What is the best way to allow users to safely release quarantined emails to their inbox ?
3 comments
Merry M.
MM
Hi Kadeem, this is Merry from G2. Sorry to hear you're having these difficulties. Perhaps you have the "Require Admin Privileges to Release" setting on? When...Read more
How is it possible to limit the quaratine folder. I still have too many mails quarantined.
2 comments
Merry M.
MM
Hi Patrick - this is Merry from G2. Sounds like you get at ton of emails per day! Proofpoint has a ton of tutorials on their YouTube channel & several videos...Read more
Is there a road map to enhance the Smart Search feature?
1 comment
NC
The Smartserarch tool, is seen more as a troubleshooting tool, the actions you want to do are inside the quarantine folders. But in my opinion, putting some...Read more
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