Avanan vs Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection comparison

Avanan vs. Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection

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Cloudflare One

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Avanan is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is 2.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.8%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Avanan	1.2%
Other	94.0%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Robert Melendez

Vice President Information Technology at Makeready

Enhances email security and has a very simple and easy-to-use UI

Spam protection is the most valuable feature. We have implemented the tool to enhance our email security. It helps prevent phishing attacks. The anomaly detection capabilities are baked into the security platform. The product integrates wonderfully with Microsoft 365. It's built right on a cloud platform and works almost natively. The solution has a very simple and easy-to-use UI. The tool appears extremely powerful and has a good solid feature set. It catches things that are bad for my environment. The user interface is good the way it is. If the solution continues down that path, I see no problems with the way it is going. It feels like a mature product.

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External Ganesh

Security Engineer at Comcast

Insider threats have been detected faster and internal data exposure is now controlled

Regarding how Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection can be improved, sometimes the tool is slightly laggy, wherein it would take some time for us to fetch the related logs from the Mimecast portal, and that of course can be improved. There could also be a graph or a kind of a graph where, if the organization has a smaller number of employees, it is fine, but if it has a large number of employees and different departments, then in that case, Mimecast could give us an AI suggestion upon how to improvise the current security posture, how we stand and where we can go up to in terms of implementing or tweaking the policies. As the organization's size gets bigger, it would also be better if Mimecast could provide some solutions upon how to segregate the users into groups and what groups can have which policies. Those kinds of features can be added. Regarding Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security could improve as I am not entirely sure how it works. It would be helpful if Mimecast could, as the AI capabilities are in place, maintain a strict governance policy upon the data that is being processed, especially for user personally identifiable information. As insider risk management sometimes also gets into the personal details of the user, organizations might be hesitant; even we are also hesitant to use the AI capabilities. If Mimecast could provide more information about how they store the data and whether the agents are local agents or cloud-hosted agents, that would be of great help for the organizations to consider its AI capabilities while adhering to the compliance needs of a particular organization.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"I'm very satisfied with the environment and the dashboard."

"It is a stable solution."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"The simplicity of the solution is its valuable features as almost no effort was needed to learn the configurations. It is also one of the cheapest firewalls available in this category."

"Cloudflare is by far the most effective solution that I have come across."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

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"This software has kept the company information systems very secure for a long period, and we are proud of that."

"The most valuable feature of Avanan is its effectiveness; when scanning incoming emails for threats it can, in an automated fashion, quarantine suspicious attachments."

"Avanan is a stable software. My company hasn't faced any issues, bugs, or problems with the performance of Avanan."

"If we look at four to five years ago, we had close to six or eight people click a link in an email per month. Now, we are probably down to about five or six clicks a year, if not less."

"The customizable rules allow you to change aspects."

"Email inspection has saved many employees from spam attacks and viruses from unauthorized sources."

"The threat detection tools enable us to ascertain malware and phishing messages across the email network infrastructure."

"Prevention of account takeover by ransomware attackers has solved long-term problems that had become normal in the company."

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"We have confidence that any files stored on a PC or a Mac for any length of time will be backed up and available to be restored."

"This company stands out on its customer support."

"Customer Service: Exceptional Technical Support: Exceptional. Always get a native English speaker."

"We have absolutely seen an ROI."

"No data lost to ransomware in 4 years."

"The product isn't free, but the value that is given with the software functionality is top of the line."

"Without Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection, your mail communication is not safe, and there is no one monitoring your communication."

"Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection has positively impacted our organization by giving us confidence in our security."

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Cons

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"For the topic of improvement, providing some training material is one of my suggestions."

"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."

"Cloudflare One is not very powerful, but for what we require, it is basic and sufficient."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform needs to improve its documentation. It took time to do the implementation."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"I would like them to include a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

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"There are some things that they can't remediate. The honest thing is nobody can right now because of the nature of how some of the secure email platforms work."

"The system response in a slow computing device affects performance when sending and receiving emails."

"When sending bulky emails, the system slows down and takes a long time before it responds effectively to our requests."

"The customer service team could come up with clear tutorials on how to use this platform to help new teams."

"They need a little bit of improvement in AI logic, as sometimes, it quarantines frequent mailers as spam or suspects."

"Sometimes it seemed like the allow list wasn't working. I've created many allow list rules however, they still seem to be blocked; the same is true with the blocked list rules."

"The cost can be reviewed to enable SMEs to acquire it and enjoy great security features."

"The response to new threats is sometimes slow and can lead to data compromise."

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"I would rate Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection an eight out of ten because sometimes it blocks or holds emails that are supposed to be unblocked."

"The licenses are not so cheap, but are also scalable to your number of customers."

"My only real criticism with Code42, is that in the last year they have not focused sufficiently on the development of CrashPlan."

"Reporting could use an overhaul. It is very limited."

"More security would be nice, I would love to be able to remotely brick a stolen laptop and it's hard disk drive (HDD)."

"Download speeds could be faster when restoring from the cloud."

"Even with the constant improvements coming quarterly, I would definitely appreciate the night mode in the administrator console to be brought back."

"Reporting."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"Having the flexibility and modeling to do the pricing that best fits the needs of the organization is incredibly ideal. That is what Avanan does. They know exactly how many users are using it, etc. We can tune the invoicing associated with how we are using the product so we can charge it back to the shows appropriately."

"Avanan’s price is comparable to Barracuda."

"The pricing of Avanan is reasonable."

"The product is not the cheapest in the market."

"Good pricing arrangement as an SaaS offering."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	40

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

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Mimecast Incydr, Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Avanan offers advanced threat detection for protecting against phishing and malware, utilizing strong AI algorithms and seamless integration with platforms like Office 365. Its cloud-based, customizable security rules ensure efficient data protection suitable for diverse organizational sizes.

Avanan's platform is designed for email security across cloud and on-premises environments, protecting against threats like ransomware and DDoS attacks. With features such as real-time threat detection and advanced filtering, it integrates effortlessly with Microsoft 365. Organizations appreciate its user-friendly interface that allows for easy deployment and management. While possessing cost-effective qualities, Avanan might improve in SaaS integration, AI logic, and technical support with Check Point. Some users suggest enhancements like better mobile compatibility and faster threat response. The system's documentation and querying functionalities could also see refinement, addressing concerns for SMEs.

What are Avanan's key features?

Advanced Threat Detection: Quickly identifies phishing and malware.
Anti-Malware: Supports Office 365 and Box.com with strong AI algorithms.
Sandboxing Capability: Quarantines suspicious emails efficiently.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with tools like Office 365 and Slack.
Customizable Security: Offers cloud-based, always-on protection.

What benefits should users consider?

Cost-Effectiveness: Ideal for organizations of all sizes.
Ease of Implementation: Quick and easy setup process.
User-Friendly Management: Simplifies threat management and data protection.
Enhanced Data Protection: Comprehensive security across environments.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Avanan is implemented widely to protect sensitive communications and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Its flexibility makes it suitable for sectors requiring robust security measures, leveraging cloud-based solutions for real-time threat mitigation and data leak prevention.

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Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection streamlines automated backups and simplifies navigation with intuitive interfaces, supporting cross-platform environments and central administration.

Offering seamless integration of security and management tools, Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection enhances data protection while ensuring ease of use. With real-time data management and centralized administration, businesses experience minimized maintenance effort. Despite needing improvements in reporting, account management, and mobile integration, its robust risk scoring and lightweight clients offer substantial benefits. Designed for corporate and HIPAA-related data, it aids recovery from device losses and strengthens data loss prevention, integrating well into egress strategies.

What are the key features of Mimecast?

Automated Backups: Ensures data is backed up seamlessly with minimal intervention.
Real-time Data Management: Provides up-to-date data access and processing.
Cross-platform Support: Maintains functionality across different systems and devices.
Intuitive Interfaces: Easy navigation improves user experience.
Centralized Administration: Allows for streamlined management of data and security measures.
Risk Scoring: Customizable settings for enhanced data protection.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data protection tasks with intuitive processes.
Maintenance Efficiency: Reduces manual effort through automated features.
Resource Utilization: Optimizes device and cloud resources for better performance.
Robust Support: Ensures help is readily available to address issues.

Industries like healthcare and legal benefit from Mimecast's data recovery support for HIPAA-compliance and large-scale unstructured data management. The platform is adaptable for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, essential for maintaining security in high-risk environments such as during legal investigations.

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Sample Customers

23andMe

Bethel School District, ServiceSource, Capital Caring

Adobe, Okta, Samsung, Taylormade, Boston University, Lending Club, North Highland, Stanford University, Ping Identity, Qualcomm, Pandora.

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