Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud comparison

The compared Forcepoint and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #4 in CE , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Forcepoint Email Security [...

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Email (4th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (6th)

Featured Reviews

Kunjal Haria

Systems Manager at Muraspec Decorative Solutions Ltd

Stable, easy to scale, and has anti-spam and anti-spyware features, but support needs to be faster and more knowledgeable

I've contacted Forcepoint Email Security support, but I'm not satisfied with the answer speed. It could be a lot faster. I also get more answers on the internet than from the technical support team, so Forcepoint Email Security needs more knowledgeable support. On a scale of one to five, my rating for the technical support of Forcepoint Email Security is three.

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Pravin Mandlik

Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Provides enhanced email security with potential agent compatibility issues

There are definitely features that Fortinet should work on. I'm not the right person to implement those features. For a portable cloud solution, a customer has more affinity towards a solution where endpoint security is already in place. In endpoint security, they are not at the latest quadrant. That is why a customer with existing endpoint security solutions like Trend Micro might prefer a main security solution from that vendor. If we go for FortiMail Cloud and have a separate endpoint security solution, there are two agents that have to sit on a customer endpoint. From that perspective, Fortinet policies add an extra load to the endpoint. Maybe other solutions have an advantage when it comes to Fortinet.

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Pros

"I like how versatile the options are. For example, we can set it where we are able to access and browse Facebook but we are denied the ability to post photos. There is also that ability integrate with Office 365 - SharePoint app."

"Using Forcepoint, we have created policies and rules for any suspicious mail. It is blocked and only released by an admin's approval."

"Forcepoint Email Security is a good solution, and I don't have any issues with it. I found anti-spam and anti-spyware the most valuable features of Forcepoint Email Security."

"The most valuable features of Forcepoint Email Security are the integration with other solutions. It provides a more secure infrastructure and views for the customers from the DLP. You can work on URLs, files, and advanced inspections that will protect the customers."

"Unlike other competitors, it doesn't cause any performance issues."

"The filtering of the solution is very good. You can do URL filtering and, while you need a custom URL to filter under other solutions like Symantec, here the solution covers most categories and the database."

"It's easier to deploy than other options."

"It is good at data leakage prevention (DLP). You can create the data exfiltration profile while sending the emails, which is one of the key advantages of the solution."

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"This solution is easy to install. The deployment takes about forty-five minutes."

"The quarantine feature of FortiMail is the most valuable, as it quarantines emails based on my policies."

"Fortinet FortiMail Cloud has had a positive effect on our organization since we can classify each email coming to our organization."

"Fortinet's support is really good."

"Content disarming and analysis are essential features in our email security setup"

"The implementation was very professional. There are a lot of features I can get through Fortinet and FortiMail, such as security. FortiGuard is the most reliable and professional mitigation center to handle incidents and risk that I have to face."

"It has the best feature for processed mail analysis."

"Fortinet and other software ensure that my company's email remains safe, helping to avoid access issues at some cost in production."

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Cons

"The pricing could always be just a little bit better."

"It's quite difficult to learn this solution, it's not an entry level product. If you are a skilled user you will think it's a very useful tool, but if you are not a skilled user, you'll think it is very difficult to learn."

"We've fixed a couple of issues on the solution so far. It doesn't work perfectly all the time."

"It would be better if it were simpler to deploy on one or two machines instead of three or four machines."

"An area for improvement in Forcepoint Email Security is technical support. The agents need to be more knowledgeable. The support also needs to be faster."

"I would like to see some improvement like cloud application and integration capabilities and the classification part is missing from the DLP."

"Forcepoint Email Security is stable, but it could be improved."

"This solution could be improved by providing further functionality to reduce or to block ransom attacks, cross-site scripting and man-in-the-middle attacks."

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"This solution is slow and it should be made faster."

"FortiMail needs to develop further, particularly in integrating AI features, to keep up with rapidly advancing technology."

"The tool's UI can be simple since it's cluttered now and you can't understand where you are going. It's not obvious to find out the menus or things that you are looking to find."

"Email sorting is missing from this solution."

"Its GUI needs improvement."

"In endpoint security, they are not at the latest quadrant. That is why a customer with existing endpoint security solutions like Trend Micro might prefer a main security solution from that vendor."

"The downside of this solution is that it is difficult to implement policies on FortiMail."

"Fortinet policies add an extra load to the endpoint."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is a yearly subscription that is based on the number of users."

"When compared to other email security solutions, the price is not cheap."

"There are three types of support licenses."

"The licensing is user base (per user). The product is purchased mostly by medium to large companies. For smaller companies, we have other solutions because the pricing is not cheap."

"Its licensing is quite easy and straightforward. They have two or three suites, and the price is negotiable. It depends upon the size of the deal. They have multiple licenses. The standard is one, and then there are additional licenses that you can go for. There are three or four licensing models. You have the network suite, endpoint suite, email security, and the standard one."

"My company pays for Forcepoint Email Security licensing annually."

"I see how manageable and flexible the licenses are."

"When we're talking about pricing, other products have about the same price. That is normal."

"It's on a subscribed basis."

"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiMail Cloud a five on a one to ten scale, where one is the low price, and ten is the high price. It is an averagely priced product."

"The product's price is reasonable."

"The pricing depends on various factors, including the type of licenses and subscriptions you have procured"

"It should cost around $60,000. We bought it as a bundle, so everything comes together in the license. That is standard."

"The licensing is for three years. In the beginning, we did not pay monthly, it was paid once for three years."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Performing Arts

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

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Midsize Enterprise	5
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Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	8
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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

Content disarming and analysis are essential features in our email security setup

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

The price of Fortinet FortiMail Cloud in Egypt is very competitive against other products, including the setup cost and licensing of this solution.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

The improvement in Fortinet FortiMail Cloud can be made regarding the classification process itself because it has some false positives.

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Overview

Forcepoint Email Security gives you the security you need by protecting you against multi-stage advanced threats that often exploit email to penetrate your IT environment. It applies real-time behavioral sandboxing, enterprise-grade DLP and other advanced defense technologies to identify targeted attacks, high-risk users and insider threats. Forcepoint Email Security monitors outbound email to prevent leaks of sensitive information, and it empowers your workers — in the office or on the road — to safely adopt technologies like Microsoft Office 365.

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Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is a comprehensive email security solution that protects organizations from advanced threats and ensures secure email communication. It offers robust features such as anti-spam, anti-malware, and data loss prevention to safeguard against email-borne attacks. With its cloud-based deployment, FortiMail Cloud provides scalable and flexible email security without the need for additional hardware or software.

It offers real-time threat intelligence and advanced analytics to detect and block sophisticated threats, including zero-day attacks. FortiMail Cloud also includes encryption capabilities to secure sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements. With its user-friendly interface and centralized management, organizations can easily configure and monitor email security policies across multiple domains.

FortiMail Cloud provides comprehensive protection against email threats, ensuring business continuity and peace of mind.

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Sample Customers

Alphawest, Amadori, AudioNova, Betsson, Confartigianato Vicenza, Davies Turner, iGATE, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Scavolini, Toyota

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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