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We performed a comparison between Abnormal Security and SonicWall Email Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Email Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Abnormal Security vs. SonicWall Email Security Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"Defender helps us prioritize threats across our organization.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a stable solution.""The most valuable feature is the integration. It's a single console, so we don't have to switch around between multiple products. Another valuable feature is the ease of operations and maintenance.""The initial setup was easy.""I would say that 90% of the spam and phishing attack emails get blocked right off the bat.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365's most valuable feature is its performance.""The product is not resource-intensive.""It also gives the vulnerability status according to the versions you have selected. Let's say you have Google Chrome. It mentions the versions it has, and it updates. Within two hours of an update, it is reflected in the dashboard. That's really nice to have."

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"The features that appeal to me most are the combination of auto-remediation and Detection 360.""One of the things that I love about them is that the setup and installation are super easy. All you do is give them access to your Microsoft 365 tenant, and through APIs, they are able to do their work. They are doing all this through APIs, so you do not have to install the software and take a month to get it all set up to even see the value of the solution. You could be up and running in less than an hour.""Their ability to take things out of the mailbox and catch things much faster than users is excellent.""I have never encountered any stability issues with Abnormal.""It does some really cool stuff that other tools aren't doing. We found it to be really effective, and the AI/ML functionality is really what differentiates them.""Ease of use is undoubtedly one of the most valuable features of Abnormal Security.""What I like about Abnormal Security is that it notifies me if any of my partners or suppliers are experiencing a security breach by analyzing their database and identifying potential cyber threats.""Initial auto-remediation allows us to auto-remediate before the email lands in the end user's inbox for a split second."

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"There are no wasted extras and the interface is really simple.""This solution provides very good email security that protects us against spamming and malware.""It is a very scalable solution.""Beside a few issues with specificity in the email protection controls, this product is very good at handling email security.""The most valuable feature of SonicWall Email Security is the blocking of emails using keywords. If there are any particular keywords in the subject, that we want to block from receiving from a particular person we can do it. Additionally, the blocking of emails is easy. we can release that one and we can block some of the keywords also like that.""The most valuable feature is that it protects from spam.""Setup was easy. It took about 30 minutes.""The product is easy to manage in terms of configurations."

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Cons
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 should be more proactive.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 must improve the overall management style, including the GUI. It also needs to change the filters so that it is easy to whitelist and blacklist data.""The certification training for Defender for 365 needs to be deeper and incorporate Sentinel. I took all the security courses except one, and Sentinel isn't included.""They have moved features from one console to another. Things have been moved around in the interface and it takes me time to find where certain features are.""They can improve their security in a way where a customer can know if all their attachments are safe or not to open through a report. The solution does its job perfectly, but it never reports to the customer whether those attachments have been stopped before or not.""Configuration requires going to a lot of places rather than just accessing one tab.""One area for improvement is support, in terms of being able to reach them and, especially, technical support for configuration.""This product's effectiveness could be improved, in terms of detecting unwanted spam or even malware between the emails, compared to other products."

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"The biggest pain point for us is the lack of support for on-premise email systems.""I would like to have the ability to customize the auto-remediation feature.""The pricing for academic institutions and student mailboxes is challenging.""One feature I'd love to see is outbound scanning.""There could be room for improvement in enhancing integration with other cybersecurity tools.""I, as such, do not have anything that I do not like or would like to add, but you could argue that because they are doing it API-based, there is a chance that something could slip through temporarily before they are able to pull it out. In theory, it could happen just because of the nature of the system. They are not in line with the delivery of the mail. They are kind of asynchronous, which is a pro as well as a con. If it is synchronous, then I know it would always stop them, but because it is asynchronous, things could get through temporarily or because of some system issues on the Microsoft side or their side. It is the nature of the beast, but it is a little bit of a con.""The ideal scenario would be for Abnormal Security to work in tandem with Microsoft to analyze incoming emails.""When we're working on something as engineers, and we find an idea or a method of doing something that would be greatly improved by doing it another way, there should be an ability for me to click the ideas button, type in an idea that I have, and submit it to a product review team or developers to have them think through the process a little bit more."

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"A lot of spoofed emails are still coming to the end-user, so the configuration for this option needs to be improved.""The technical support from the company is not always very good at solving issues, but they offer access to a good community of users where problems are easily solved.""SonicWall Email Security could improve by making the file blocking and the release feature easier to use""The reporting needs improvement.""The protection level for email security isn't 100%. I'm still getting some spam and junk mail.""The platform's control panel needs enhancement.""Updates could be released more frequently.""They should integrate the solution with third-party platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's a user-base subscription."
  • "From the pricing point of view, like any other product in the market, there is scope for negotiation."
  • "Defender is a little bit more expensive as compared to others. We are in the manufacturing environment. So, we don't have a high budget for all of our endpoint devices. Its cost is a major concern for us."
  • "For licensing, it's usually a yearly package for customers who are subscribed to Office 365, but they can also pay on a monthly basis."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is an add-on to the Office license. Many customers are purchasing this solution."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 comes with Microsoft Windows. It is free with the operating system."
  • "The solution saves money so we have seen a return on investment."
  • "Defender for 365 comes in various plans and licenses, along with other Microsoft security solutions. Purchasing this kind of package or security bundle gives good value for money, and that's what I recommend."
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  • "The license is based on the user count, so the number of users that have an email address in the organization."
  • "Overall, we'd certainly prefer lower pricing, but Abnormal Security doesn't seem unreasonable compared to similar offerings in the market."
  • "The pricing appears fair, and they demonstrate a genuine willingness to work with us on it."
  • "Abnormal Security, on the other hand, provides the same level of functionality for just over $60,000 – that's half the price!"
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  • "We have a two-year license subscription and the price is very high."
  • "When compared with Cisco, it is very well priced. Cisco is very expensive."
  • "The overall price of SonicWall Email Security should be reduced and there should be an option to purchase one or two licenses more instead of their current policy of bulk increases only. There should be more flexibility in the licensing model. Each license cost approximately $33 annually."
  • "The cost is cheaper than Sophos. I would rate it as five out of ten."
  • "Our customers purchase the solution's yearly license."
  • "I rate the application’s pricing a five out of ten."
  • "The platform offers a yearly license."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Threat Explorer is an invaluable tool for me, and it plays a crucial role in helping me discern the origins of various… more »
    Top Answer:The product must provide better malware detection. The detection algorithms don't perform the way I hope they would.
    Top Answer:The features that appeal to me most are the combination of auto-remediation and Detection 360.
    Top Answer:The pricing appears fair, and they demonstrate a genuine willingness to work with us on it. The media and entertainment… more »
    Top Answer:One feature I'd love to see is outbound scanning. Currently, the system detects malicious outbound messages originating… more »
    Top Answer:According to our customers, the product's most valuable feature is the ability to detect spam and reduce phishing… more »
    Top Answer:The platform offers a yearly license. I charge additionally for deployment services. I rate the pricing a six out of… more »
    Top Answer:The platform's control panel needs enhancement. At present, many control options are allotted to individual users. It… more »
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    MS Defender for Office 365
    Dell SonicWALL Email Security Platform, SonicWall Hosted Email Security
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    Overview

    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect organizations against advanced threats in their email, collaboration, and productivity environments. It combines the power of Microsoft's threat intelligence, machine learning, and behavioral analytics to provide real-time protection against phishing, malware, ransomware, and other malicious attacks.

    With Microsoft Defender for Office 365, organizations can safeguard their email communication by detecting and blocking malicious links, attachments, and unsafe email content. It employs advanced anti-phishing capabilities to identify and prevent sophisticated phishing attacks that attempt to steal sensitive information or compromise user credentials.

    This solution also offers robust protection against malware and ransomware. It leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze email attachments and URLs in real-time, identifying and blocking malicious content before it reaches users' inboxes. Additionally, it provides advanced threat-hunting capabilities, allowing security teams to proactively investigate and respond to potential threats.

    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 goes beyond email protection and extends its security features to other collaboration tools like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. It scans files and documents stored in these platforms, ensuring that they are free from malware and other malicious content. It also provides visibility into user activities, helping organizations detect and mitigate insider threats.

    Furthermore, this solution offers rich reporting and analytics capabilities, providing organizations with insights into their security posture and threat landscape. It enables security administrators to monitor and manage security incidents, track trends, and take proactive measures to enhance their overall security posture.

    Abnormal Security is a cloud-based email security platform designed to protect organizations from advanced targeted attacks, such as phishing and business email compromise (BEC), and account takeovers. Their approach is centered on using artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral data science to detect anomalies in email activity.

    Abnormal Security is specializes in protecting email communications, detecting and preventing threats, filtering out spam and phishing emails, and blocking malicious attachments. Users rely on Abnormal Security to enhance their email security, identify and stop sophisticated attacks, safeguard sensitive information, and improve overall cybersecurity measures.

    Abnormal Security targets sophisticated attacks that traditional email security measures might miss. Their system analyzes various data points to build an understanding of email behavior within your organization. This includes emails themselves, sender and recipient information, and even business context. By understanding these patterns, they can identify anomalies that might indicate a malicious attempt. Their solution is designed for the cloud, offering quick deployment and minimal configuration. This eliminates the need for complex setup processes often associated with security software.

    Abnormal Security customers appreciate the ease of use in setting up and managing the platform, along with its ability to accurately filter out suspicious emails and prevent potential cyber threats. Abnormal Security has been praised for streamlining processes, boosting productivity, improving communication within teams, providing valuable analytics for informed decision-making, and driving success in various projects. Experience the robust security measures and benefits of Abnormal Security to safeguard your sensitive information and maintain a secure email environment.

    SonicWALL Email Security Platform offers powerful protection to keep email threats out. And sensitive data in. With innovative protection techniques for both inbound and outbound email plus unique management tools, the Email Security platform delivers superior email protection today while standing ready to stop the new attacks of tomorrow.
    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Non Tech Company25%
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    Maritime Company13%
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    Computer Software Company16%
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    Financial Services Firm9%
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    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    Small Business21%
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    Small Business71%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Abnormal Security vs. SonicWall Email Security
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Abnormal Security vs. SonicWall Email Security and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Abnormal Security is ranked 12th in Email Security with 8 reviews while SonicWall Email Security is ranked 19th in Email Security with 12 reviews. Abnormal Security is rated 9.6, while SonicWall Email Security is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Abnormal Security writes "Provides comprehensive email security management, effective in detecting a wide range of email threats". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall Email Security writes "Effective threat prevention, reliable, and beneficial keyword blocking". Abnormal Security is most compared with Mimecast Email Security, Egress Intelligent Email Security, Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Avanan and Cisco Secure Email, whereas SonicWall Email Security is most compared with Fortinet FortiMail, Barracuda Email Security Gateway, Sophos Email, Fortinet FortiMail Cloud and Avanan. See our Abnormal Security vs. SonicWall Email Security report.

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