We use Sophos Email for use cases involving email security, but there are many policies which we have defined. Like, let's say, like, spamming emails which we have defined and encryptions email which we have defined. Filtering emails we have defined, and there are many more.
Information Technology Project Support at Coastal Qatar
Reliable email filtration features, but it needs to update safeguards against phishing
Pros and Cons
- "I found the user interface friendly."
- "The solution has not found a way to block certain kinds of phishing emails."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I especially like the filtration. We are filtering what emails need to go out. I also found the user interface friendly.
What needs improvement?
Phishing email is evolving. Sometimes we use tools to send an email. Some companies are using those tools to send an email keeping the face of another company to make it look like that email came from the same person. The solution has not found a way to block these kinds of emails.
For how long have I used the solution?
It's been almost four years that we have continuously worked with it. We use the latest version of the solution because it's on a subscription, that way we always get the updated version.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution’s stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution has good scalability because I haven't seen any problem which has lasted more than three days.
How are customer service and support?
Maintenance is through on-call support. Whenever we face issues, we raise a complaint to the service provider. They have their own level of support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to use Symantec. Compared to Symantec, Sophos was giving better facilities and better solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not difficult. The solution takes up to 48 hours to deploy, and up to a week to define all the policies and test them.
What about the implementation team?
We used a third-party integrator to deploy the solution. There was one staff member from our side, and the third-party integrator had three people.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Sophos Email is neither cheap nor expensive. It’s affordable, especially for a company like ours.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We found Palo Alto was a bit expensive compared to Sophos. That was the reason we started with Sophos.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Sophos Email a seven to eight out of ten.
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IT- Manager. at a retailer with 51-200 employees
A strong appliance with excellent filtering and an easy setup
Pros and Cons
- "The speed and stability were fine."
- "The solution should be able to support the cloud environment."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily used the solution as an email gateway, for filtering.
What is most valuable?
It was a really good appliance. It filtered most of the spam and junk emails and quarantined them. It was working fine for us.
The speed and stability were fine.
It had good features.
The initial setup was very simple.
What needs improvement?
We didn't have any issues with the solution. It was a good appliance.
The solution should be able to support the cloud environment.
Sometimes, if there is any ransom email or mails are queued, it will take little time to deliver.
For how long have I used the solution?
We used the solution for almost eight or nine years. It was a good appliance. The last time we used it was six to eight months back.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution was stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and we never had trouble with it after eight or nine years.
How are customer service and support?
We are closely in touch with our local partners, and our local principals for Sophos. They are also very supportive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Initially, we had an on-premise exchange server. That time, we were using Sophos. After migrating to Office 365, currently, we don't have anything. We are exploring, and we are doing a POC with Antigena, Mimecast, Defender, and then Sophos Email Labs.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is a licensed product.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer.
We have decommissioned the solution completely.
We did not change Sophos to a new product. We migrated on-premise email to Office 365.
I'd want people to know this is a good product. I'd recommend it.
I'd rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Sales Manager at iSolutions International, Inc.
Prevents phishing emails and other cybersecurity attacks
Pros and Cons
- "Our client recently received many emails, and their employees didn't realize these emails were phishing attempts. Consequently, they clicked on them and fell victim to the attack. Therefore, it is important to secure their system with Sophos Email Security."
What is our primary use case?
The solution prevents phishing emails and other cybersecurity attacks.
How has it helped my organization?
Our client recently received many emails, and their employees didn't realize these emails were phishing attempts. Consequently, they clicked on them and fell victim to the attack. Therefore, it is important to secure their system with Sophos Email Security.
What is most valuable?
Sophos Email protection is very active. It has updated signatures for phishing and email attacks. Additionally, it can also send alerts regarding ransomware.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Email since June last year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos gives good results and good feedback from clients.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Support is excellent. They do have some delays.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
We also handle the implementation. I manage the branch, sales, and operations. Additionally, we have other roles, such as the technical team and support engineers, to ensure smooth operation for our clients. The deployment requires two technical personnel, including one certified support engineer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
Sophos is not difficult to maintain. Overall, I rate the solution an eight 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: Partner
Last updated: May 29, 2024
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Though a stable solution for email security and email control, the solution's technical support needs to improve
Pros and Cons
- "It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
- "Servicing and support are areas with shortcomings where the solution needs to improve."
What is our primary use case?
I have been using Sophos Email for a year. My company uses the solution as a customer. Also, I am using the solution's latest version.
What is most valuable?
Feature-wise, everything is fine with the solution.
What needs improvement?
Servicing and support are areas with shortcomings where the solution needs to improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Email for a year. My company uses the solution as a customer. Also, I am using the solution's latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
For support, on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low scale, and ten is the highest scale, I rate the support a six.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I rate the setup a nine out of ten. So, it is very easy. The deployment can take up to a month.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is an expensive solution. On a scale of one to ten, where one is low price, and ten is high price, I rate the pricing a seven.
What other advice do I have?
I may suggest those planning to use the solution to give it a try. Since the technical support is not comfortable enough, I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
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System Administrator at Finlays
Highly effective sandbox feature, highly reliable, and
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Sophos Email is the sandbox. We're able to scan the file, isolate it, and look at it before it is delivered. It is highly effective."
- "The installation of Sophos Email could be easier. It's a bit difficult because setting up the email virtually requires some bit of technical knowledge."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Sophos Email to protect us from malware. The emails go through the solutions before they come to the email server which protects us.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Sophos Email is the sandbox. We're able to scan the file, isolate it, and look at it before it is delivered. It is highly effective.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Email one approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Email is a stable solution. There is a lot of email activity and it has been working well.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 150 people in my organization using this solution and they are from the IT department. We do not plan to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
The support from Sophos Email is good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Sophos Email could be easier. It's a bit difficult because setting up the email virtually requires some bit of technical knowledge.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Sophos Email an eight out of ten.
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Cyber Security Engineer, Pre-sales Engineer at Green Edge
A scalable and innovative solution that protects users from phishing links and spam
Pros and Cons
- "The solution protects users from phishing links and spam."
- "The tool’s stability should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The solution provides security from pristine emails and phishing emails.
What is most valuable?
Our customers are happy with the product. The solution protects users from phishing links and spam. The tool is integrated with AI.
What needs improvement?
The tool’s stability should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is not very stable. I rate the stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the ease of setup an eight out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive. Our customers have an issue with the price. I rate the pricing a six or seven out of ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
There are other products in the market, like Trend Micro and SpamTitan. If someone wants features similar to Sophos Email on a lower budget, they will choose the other products.
What other advice do I have?
My previous organization had medium and enterprise-level customers. Many people like Sophos products and their technology. I like Sophos’ innovation. It develops features that are relevant to the latest attacks. I recommend the solution to a lot of my clients. They completely love the solution. The only issue is price. The product is very innovative. Overall, I rate the product an eight 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
Network & Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
Reliable, simple initial setup, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "Sophos Email is a stable solution."
- "Sophos Email can improve mail security."
What is our primary use case?
We have been receiving a lot of spam emails and we are using Sophos Email to help prevent the spam.
What needs improvement?
Sophos Email can improve mail security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Email for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Email is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Sophos Email is good.
We have approximately 450 people using this solution in my company.
How are customer service and support?
We have contacted the support from Sophos Email.
I rate the support from Sophos Email a four out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Sophos Email was easy.
I rate the initial setup of Sophos Email a four out of five.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the price of Sophos Email a four out of five.
What other advice do I have?
I would encourage others to use this solution.
I rate Sophos Email a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
General Manager of Technical Division at VTI
A stable solution that needs to work on integrations
Pros and Cons
- "Sophos Email is in the cloud and integrated with its firewall."
- "The tool's integration becomes an issue when the internet connection is weak."
What is our primary use case?
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What is most valuable?
Sophos Email is in the cloud and integrated with its firewall.
What needs improvement?
The tool's integration becomes an issue when the internet connection is weak.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Email is stable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Sophos Email is priced lower than its competitors.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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