My primary use case for this solution is for email security.
Dipl.Ing.
One-stop shop for email security with responsive support
Pros and Cons
- "A one-stop shop for email protection"
- "Some use cases haven't been dealt with yet."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of this solution is that it's a one-stop shop for email protection.
What needs improvement?
We have some use cases that haven't been dealt with yet, so that could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for eight years.
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How are customer service and support?
Proofpoint's support is very responsive, especially in comparison to Microsoft. Commonly a specialist is available within 24 hours, and the support is more professional overall.
What other advice do I have?
The product has decent functionality. I would rate this product as eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Information Security Officer at UC San Diego Health System
Advanced protection allows us to remove messages before they are officially classified as bad
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ability to remove bad messages that were delivered, prior to being classified as unwanted."
- "Proofpoint should have better integration with complex environments that need more than one instance of Proofpoint, as there are issues with nested instances."
What is our primary use case?
We use Proofpoint for advanced email protection from a number of threats, including phishing and account spoofing.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution has reduced the number of phishing and spoofed emails that we have received.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ability to remove bad messages that were delivered, prior to being classified as unwanted.
What needs improvement?
Proofpoint should have better integration with complex environments that need more than one instance of Proofpoint, as there are issues with nested instances.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for six months.
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Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Very strong detection for phishing or malicious emails but post-sales training is lacking
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has very strong detection for most of the phishing and malicious emails received from the outside."
- "The solution should add post-sales training."
What is our primary use case?
Our company uses the solution for a customer's email security.
Three years ago, the solution opened offices in Saudia Arabia. Previously, you could only deal with distributors.
We were introduced to the solution and conducted proof of value and concept for one customer. We implemented one year ago and the customer is happy with the solution.
Our customer has 5,000 users across a big company with many branches.
What is most valuable?
The solution is dedicated to email security and that is its core business. It is a leader in comparison to other vendors.
The solution has very strong detection for most phishing and malicious emails received from the outside. It is stronger in this area than competitors.
The TRAP is great for analytics and correlations related to the mailbox.
What needs improvement?
The solution should add post-sales training. There is no issue with the product itself but education could be improved because no information related to implementations is available. We can find sales and pre-sales training but are in need of post-sales training similarly to what is offered by other vendors.
If we know how the product works, we can implement it. Sometimes, customers ask the solution to handle implementations and that is costly. We would like the training to fully handle implementations and save our customers money.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. We had a problems during implementation but none after that was completed. We haven't received complaints or emails related to issues with the solution.
Stability is rated a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very nice and flexible, particularly for virtual machines.
Our customer did not have the particular requirement to scale.
Scalability is rated a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Our customer has direct contact with the solution's technical support. They can escalate a case directly so sometimes do this instead of contacting our company.
Our customer has only opened one case with technical support. There were no problems with the process and the support team was both helpful and flexible.
The Saudi and UAE teams are especially flexible and help with small favors. Other vendors do not provide this level of support.
Technical support is rated a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Our customer had an obsolete email security gateway from Trend Micro. This product had good endpoint protection in general, but was not strong when it came to email security so the customer did not renew the contract.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward and easy so I rate setup a nine out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
Three of our technicians implemented the solution for our customer. Implementations depend on use case and customer preparedness.
If all prerequisites are prepared by the customer in advance, then implementation is straightforward and takes one or two weeks.
Our implementation took about four months because our customer did not prepare the prerequisites. This caused a delay in the project. Otherwise, this implementation would have been completed in a week to ten days.
We handle ongoing maintenance and our customer also has a direct pipeline to the solution's technical support.
What was our ROI?
Our company has not yet realized an ROI because we recently became partners so have only closed one project. We are doing our best now to propose the solution to other customers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In general, the pricing is competitive. It is not expensive or inexpensive. Pricing is a bit above average but the solution is a leader in the area.
I rate pricing a six out of ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We conducted a proof of concept and proposed Forcepoint and the solution as possible options. To be honest, the solution is many times better than Forcepoint for email security.
Forcepoint has many issues that are also used for email security in another mode. We were not getting much success with email security so we proposed Proofpoint as a better option.
The two types of email protection include the gateway and the mailbox from the inside. The solution offers three tools for full protection.
The PPS provides email protection as a gateway. The IMD protects internal emails in general. The TRAP is great for analytics and correlations related to anything happening in the mailbox.
We replaced Trend Micro and implemented all three of the solution's protection components.
What other advice do I have?
If you want the solution to be implemented properly, then it is important for customers to have prerequisites ready. Technically, the solution can be implemented but customers need to understand their wants, needs, and requirements to ensure a successful implementation. Implementations are easy and flexible when requirements are known in advance.
I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
Works
Good security with reasonable pricing and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution scales quite well."
- "The incident reporting on offer needs to be improved. It's lacking right now. It should be on the platform somewhere."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for a variety of services. It's mostly related to email.
What is most valuable?
The state-of-the-art security is the solution's most valuable aspect.
The solution scales quite well.
The product offers very good value for money.
The solution is very easy to handle overall.
The implementation process is simple and straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The incident reporting on offer needs to be improved. It's lacking right now. It should be on the platform somewhere.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three years so far.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is excellent. That has to do with the fact that it is placed behind the load balancers. It makes it so that we have no problems with scalability. It's very, very good. If a company needs to scale, they can do so with ease.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is okay. We don't have any complaints on that front. We're largely satisfied with the level of support we receive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Our organization also has some experience with Cisco, however, I don't directly deal with it on a technical level per se.
How was the initial setup?
While the initial setup is straightforward, in all cases, those doing the impr=lementation need to be well-prepared for the project.
While the final deployment takes two days, which isn't very long, the research front should take at least a month. Being prepared at the outset will ensure all parties are happy with the end results once everything is up and running.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is reasonable, however, it's expensive. It offers good value. You get good value for your money for it, so it's no problem spending as much as you do.
What other advice do I have?
We're just consultants. We help our clients with this product.
Overall, we've been happy with the product and the results we've gotten. I would rate the product at a nine out of ten.
While I don't have specific advice, I can say that the solution is easy to handle and we didn't have any troubles with the initial implementation. It was pretty seamless. I'd recommend the solution to other organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Analyst
Reliable with a nice interface and good features
Pros and Cons
- "The stability is very good."
- "The initial setup is complex."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for email protection.
What is most valuable?
The pricing is great.
It has a nice interface.
The features are very good.
The stability is very good.
The solution is scalable.
What needs improvement?
The price policy needs to be better. We'd still like lower pricing.
The initial setup is complex.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for the last 12 months at least.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's very reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. You can expand it if you need to.
How are customer service and support?
While I haven't had contact with the technical support, my understanding is it's not the worst in the world.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
We found the initial setup to be pretty complex. It was not necessarily straightforward or simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is very good. However, the price policy needs improvement. While we find it reasonable, we'd always like it to be a bit less.
I'd rate the affordability two out of five.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution an eight out of ten.
We are just end-users, and we are using this solution on a small project.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
General contador at Dicofra
Useful data loss prevention, simple setup, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Proofpoint Email Protection are ease of use, data loss prevention, antivirus, and spam protection."
- "Proofpoint Email Protection's interface is confusing and could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Proofpoint Email Protection for machine learning and artificial intelligence engine.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Proofpoint Email Protection are ease of use, data loss prevention, antivirus, and spam protection.
What needs improvement?
Proofpoint Email Protection's interface is confusing and could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Proofpoint Email Protection for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Proofpoint Email Protection is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have apparently 100 people using Proofpoint Email Protection in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support we receive is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Proofpoint Email Protection is easy. The installation model for the moment is very confused. It would be a benefit if the next release was easier.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Proofpoint Email Protection a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to use and set up with excellent anti-spam features
Pros and Cons
- "The anti-spam features are excellent on the email firewalls."
- "The solution could be improved with the addition of PLP and email encryption features."
What is our primary use case?
Proofpoint is number one in terms of market share worldwide. We recommend it to clients because of its rich features. It offers a lot of choices. We primarily use the solution because of its rich features in email protection. It also provides protection for the cloud. It provides backup targeted attack protection features as well.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very simple.
The anti-spam features are excellent on the email firewalls.
The program's interface is easy to use. We've found that end-users have been very happy in terms of the usage provided and the delivery of an email solution that protects them.
What needs improvement?
The search functionality is quite small. It could be a bit more in-depth. Right now, it's a bit simple.
The solution could be improved with the addition of PLP and email encryption features.
For how long have I used the solution?
Our company has been working with Proofpoint for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is fine. We haven't had any negative feedback from any of our customers.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have contacted technical support in the past. However, Proofpoint offers access to technical support via a portal for end-users. Sometimes end-users can't access the portal. In this case, technical support is largely directly through the vendors.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. We found it quite easy.
Deployment took approximately two to three days. It does, however, depend on the customer-commissioned network setup.
What about the implementation team?
We supply the solution to the end-user.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is relative; it's not a fixed amount, so it's hard to discuss exact numbers.
What other advice do I have?
Our company is a direct partner of Proofpoint and not an end-user. Since I don't have too much experience with usage, I don't think I can speak to it as well as a typical user. We work with Email Protection and Targeted Attack Protection.
We handle the on-premises deployment model.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. I'm very happy with it, and even one year after implementation I haven't had any issues with it or had any customers who were displeased with the solution.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Gerente de operaciones at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Helpful report, useful dashboards, and simple setup
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Proofpoint Email Protection is the dashboards and their visibility, easy configuration, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, the reports are very important and helpful."
- "You only receive one model in Proofpoint Email Protection and the other ones you have to purchase at a high price. There should be more available with the solution and additional models should be less expensive."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Proofpoint Email Protection is the dashboards and their visibility, easy configuration, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, the reports are very important and helpful.
What needs improvement?
You only receive one model in Proofpoint Email Protection and the other ones you have to purchase at a high price. There should be more available with the solution and additional models should be less expensive.
The administrator that manages the service should be better in their role. They don't have enough people to manage the service well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Proofpoint Email Protection for less than a year.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Proofpoint Email Protection was very simple.
What about the implementation team?
We worked with the vendor to implement Proofpoint Email Protection.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Proofpoint Email Protection a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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