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Mimecast Web Security vs Palo Alto Networks DNS Security comparison

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Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (13th), Internet Security (4th), Web Content Filtering (4th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (8th), ZTNA as a Service (13th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th)
Mimecast Web Security
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (29th)
Palo Alto Networks DNS Secu...
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Domain Name System (DNS) Security (3rd)
 

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Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
Domain Name System (DNS) Security
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Hamm - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2024
We experienced benefits immediately but the report generation is lagging
iboss excels on the networking side but lags slightly behind competitors like Zscaler and Netskope in terms of security feature parity. I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention. Using iboss for DLP instead of traditional endpoint solutions is preferable, but its current feature set requires some clunky workarounds. I'd also like to see better integration of DLP into the platform. Additionally, while it's improving, reporting can be slow at times. This is problematic when generating reports for executives who expect them immediately. I'd like to see further improvements in reporting speed and efficiency.
AshirbadDasmohapatra - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 21, 2023
Provides protection against routine threats like spam, viruses and malware
It’s a straightforward process to set up Mimecast, especially for individuals experienced in email gateway security. The setup is quite effortless. In fact, it's a real-time implementation that can be accomplished within a short span, even as little as thirty to forty minutes. The ease of setup depends on how the user intends to utilize the product. If there is need to make direct DNS changes, there might be a 24-hour implementation time. However, if coordination is established with management or IT personnel, the setup can be performed during non-business hours, such as midnight. Complexity is minimal. While larger organizations often encounter time-consuming procedures, smaller ones can swiftly implement the necessary changes.
Aneeq Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
Enhances our internal DNS and that it blocks malicious DNS queries
I primarily use it for security.  I appreciate how it enhances our internal DNS and that it blocks malicious DNS queries. It could reduce the number of false positives. We have to white list multiple false positives manually, like applications.  Sometimes, it blocks legitimate traffic for custom…

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."
"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."
"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."
"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."
"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."
"Two subscription options are currently offered: monthly and yearly. My suggestion is to opt for the yearly subscription as it can give some discount. The pricing isn't high as other cloud solutions are pricier than Microsoft's offerings."
"It is not an expensive solution."
"There is an annual license for the solution and I am satisfied with the pricing."
"If one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the tool's price as two."
"The solution's pricing is equal to Cisco AMP or Cisco Umbrella."
"The product is expensive. My company makes payments on a quarterly basis towards the solution's costs."
"There aren't many vendors offering DNS security solutions, but generally, Palo Alto subscriptions tend to be more expensive than other security vendors."
"The product is expensive compared to Fortinet."
"Palo Alto Networks DNS Security is an expensive product. I rate the product's pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten points are expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
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Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
A positive improvement would be to expand into more areas for product monitoring. You have an agent that resides on t...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We use it for URL filtering to enforce our enterprise Internet use policy. We use it for our current initiatives in a...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mimecast Web Security?
Two subscription options are currently offered: monthly and yearly. My suggestion is to opt for the yearly subscripti...
What needs improvement with Mimecast Web Security?
Certainly, the primary area needing improvement is Mimecast's customer support. Our experience as Mimecast customers ...
What is your primary use case for Mimecast Web Security?
Mimecast serves as an additional layer for email gateway security and data loss prevention. It also offers email sign...
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks DNS Security?
If the tool offers improved data security, I think it would be good. If some of our company's partners or customers w...
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks DNS Security?
I use the solution in my company to protect our enterprise network. I use the tool for data exfiltration.
 

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Aftercare, Growthpoint Properties, Vistaprint, Lodders, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, UK bank
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