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GoodAccess vs. Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection

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iboss

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category, the mindshare of iboss is 2.5%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GoodAccess is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
iboss	2.5%
Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection	0.5%
GoodAccess	0.4%
Other	96.6%

Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

Featured Reviews

reviewer2701851

Managing Director

Enhances web security with a single pane of glass and flexible deployment

I don't see any need for improvement; one of the really good things about iboss as a company is that they listen to customer feedback. I have suggested enhancements, and they are responsive, making changes for the better, and they do a lot of testing. To improve iboss, although we haven't used it, we considered the VPN solution that comes with the highest tier licensing, which includes DLP and various other add-ons. We prefer using another product which automatically logs you back onto your network when turning on your PC. With iboss, the connection is manual, which doesn't meet our needs. Additionally, sizing can be tricky because, although the initial recommendations may seem adequate, actual usage may require more gateways than anticipated.

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Gytenis Borusas

Director, Information Technology at Veriheal

Limits outside access and secures internal systems through straightforward setup

The best features GoodAccess offers are that it is very simple to use for users and very simple to set up for administrators.When I say it is simple to set up, I mean it has a simple interface with not many options to explore, and it is very straightforward.GoodAccess has positively impacted my organization as we have fewer IPs to whitelist and limited access for anybody outside of our organization into our internal systems.This has definitely increased security, but I do not have a measurable number to indicate how much it improved in percentage or absolute terms.

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Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity

Experience high detection and user-friendly policies with reliable email security implementation

The system is not user-friendly because you have to create policies that are mapped in a dictionary. As an IT engineer, I understand how it works, but explaining it to another IT person can be difficult. Having more user-friendly dashboards would improve the work experience. In Mimecast Email Security, checking policies in the dictionary or gateway is very complicated, and not everyone understands this process. If you examine the Check Point portal, it's user-friendly with easily accessible tabs that anyone can explore. With Mimecast Email Security, making changes might impact existing mailboxes. The portal is complicated compared to Check Point's user-friendly interface.

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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

"Technical support is pretty sharp and very responsive."

"We were impressed by the solution's mental health function, which can detect if someone needs help. It scans what users are browsing and flags warning signs so we can check to see if they are okay. We've had to use it a couple of times."

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent."

"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"

"iboss is among the few products providing inline filtering where no application is needed on the device."

"From a corporate perspective, I understand that it's important to keep the company data safe."

"First of all, the security policies are essential. I do not have to rely solely on Active Directory for our users."

"This product is solid, fairly easy to use, and reliable."

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"The task of managing security and auditing for unauthorized entries has been substantially diminished."

"Their user interface is intuitive as it is easy to navigate."

"GoodAccess offers a very available professional support service - it can be via chat service, email, or phone."

"This simple, stable, affordable VPN solution scaled with us over the first year of use, allowing for an expansion of remote/hybrid workers to remotely access key systems otherwise restricted to our internal office network."

"The solution's robustness has meant that our team, regardless of where they're located, feels as though they're working right from the office, having secure and quick access to all essential tools."

"The best features GoodAccess offers are that it is very simple to use for users and very simple to set up for administrators."

"GoodAccess VPN has brought a transformative shift to our organization, notably enhancing collaboration and enabling seamless remote work."

"The solution has easy-to-use administration and offers an easy implementation."

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"Mimecast certainly helped my customers reduce phishing emails."

"Mimecast Mailbox Community is an email gateway required for every organization, regardless of size."

"It does a good job for us, and its admin console is easy to use."

"Mimecast Mailbox Continuity helps companies continue to move."

"The solution is stable and reliable; there are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."

"The platform's most valuable features are journaling and email archiving, effectively stopping phishing attacks."

"What I like about the integration is that it is directly into Microsoft 365, users can use their Microsoft 365 credentials to log into the portal and access their mail."

"Mimecast is a brilliant product; it works very well, I have very seldomly, if ever, had any problems with it, and it does exactly what it promises to do."

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Cons

"It is stable, but due to growth, it can sometimes be less stable than wanted."

"Our iboss subscription access should be more secure with an OTP or VPN etc. It is easy to gain access if, for example, hackers obtain my username and password."

"If they could implement an extra security layer preventing access to iboss from the open internet, it would be great."

"Our biggest problem with their service was it did not recognize the device and filtering did not always work correctly."

"The reporting feature needs improvement."

"One thing I would like to see differently with their Zero Trust platform is that some of the AI aspects related to high-risk activities have more false positives."

"I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention."

"Their on-premise hardware's network interface is capped at one gigabit, which is sort of a problem. If you stand a filter up where all traffic flows through that, according to them, in order to go above a gigabit, you have to have multiple devices, which in today's IT seems a little bit silly. They could easily put in an SFP port into their device that could accommodate 10 gigs or at least offer a box."

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"It is worth mentioning that we do experience disconnects on rare occasions."

"The latest upgrade to the Windows version of the app (unconfirmed on the Mac client) adds some unnecessary stylized animation to the GUI."

"GoodAccess can be improved by providing more editable options on the admin side. I would like to see more options and more granular controls for users who know what they are doing as an administrator."

"We are having a problem with accessing Microsoft Copilot while connected. GoodAccess is working on the issue, but fixing this will be a help to us. There is nothing else at the moment that we need to have improved for our usage."

"Adding one user at a time to the package as compared to blocks of five would be helpful. Currently, we end up with empty seats on our plans."

"The product could improve by extending its chat support beyond 8-5 CET, Monday to Friday, to a 24/7 service for better accessibility and immediate assistance."

"The installable app's occasional bugs have caused disruptions for some users, impacting smooth usage."

"There is one minor drawback to mention: occasionally, the Internet connection tends to slow down noticeably while using the VPN."

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"This solution can be frustrating. It blocks many things that should be going through."

"They should improve the cookies management feature."

"From an administrative point of view, Mimecast is a little bit cumbersome and difficult."

"I did have a problem with Mimecast. That is why I was looking for an alternative solution because their sender IP address gets poorly rated by Microsoft."

"We have subscribed to an archival service, and yet, when we have to get our data out, we have to pay a fee to get our own data."

"It was not a good experience due to the fact that our main infrastructure had a problem for that entire time."

"While it's quick and easy, the initial setup could be more user-friendly."

"The attachment scanning feature doesn't work properly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

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"The solution is expensive."

"Compared to the other products in the market, it is neither cheap but nor very expensive. I would rate it somewhere in the middle, 5 out of 10."

"For what it is, the product is overpriced."

"It's an expensive solution."

"Its price is in the middle range. It is a structured licensing model where there are various components that you can add or choose to add or not."

"The customers can select the license packages as per their requirements."

"The product has good pricing in terms of return on investment."

"The product price is moderate. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

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Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	13

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

For zero trust implementation, we encountered complexity issues, especially with a large infrastructure company Exxon...

What is your primary use case for iboss?

Previously when I used iboss, we did the POC for iboss for ExxonMobil. Four or five people wanted to move from our ol...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?

Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, iboss is not cheap, and that's my only concern. There are cheaper alte...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GoodAccess?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is straightforward; my colleague handled it, but the pricing is...

What needs improvement with GoodAccess?

GoodAccess can be improved by providing more editable options on the admin side.I would like to see more options and ...

What is your primary use case for GoodAccess?

My main use case for GoodAccess is to limit outside IPs, so we whitelist only one IP.I use GoodAccess for all our int...

What do you like most about Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?

The interface of this solution is very easy to navigate and user-friendly. There is no delivery in email and other co...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?

Do you know anything about the pricing and cost of the Mimecast Email Security?

What needs improvement with Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?

There is room for improvement since new threats are emerging. Considering the availability of new features would be w...

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

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Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection, Mimecast Web Security, Mimecast Mailbox Continuity, Mimecast Advanced Email Security

Overview

Iboss offers a comprehensive cloud-based security platform valued for its scalability and autonomous features, ensuring robust security with easy deployment and management capabilities.

Renowned for its robust security architecture, Iboss integrates seamlessly within diverse networks, delivering efficient granular filtering and advanced content categorization. Its single pane of glass console provides ease of management, allowing rapid scalability suitable for rapidly deploying environments. Operates in BYOD setups due to inline filtering without device installation. Integration with cloud-based applications enhances user control, and features like SASE, SSL inspection, and ChatGPT risk protection stand as highlights. Despite its strengths, users have pointed out areas for enhancement like direct navigation in reports, SSL decryption, and better cloud integration while having room to improve data loss prevention.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

Scalability: Supports rapid deployment across diverse networks.
SASE: A consolidated approach to secure access.
SSL Inspection: Ensures safe data transmission.
Granular Filtering: Detailed control over accessible content.
Single Pane Management: Unifies control through a centralized console.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with robust features.
Autonomous Operation: Reduces management overhead.
Responsive Support: Provides assistance when needed.
Flexible Deployment: Available for both cloud and on-premises environments.

The usage of Iboss spans educational institutions, specifically K-12, to enforce internet policies, protect data, and support remote work environments. It provides web filtering and security frameworks to ensure safe browsing. Its platform-as-a-service model offers flexibility for both cloud-based and on-premises requirements, integrating seamlessly to deliver enhanced security features suitable for various deployment needs including zero trust, CASB, and network security for work-from-home setups.

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GoodAccess is a cybersecurity platform enabling medium-sized enterprises to implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) effortlessly, offering protection for remote and hybrid workforces.

GoodAccess empowers enterprises by providing a low-code, hardware-free SASE/SSE platform. It simplifies deploying zero trust architectures quickly, integrating with both modern SaaS applications and legacy systems. This makes it an ideal choice for businesses with 50-5,000 employees, particularly those adopting multi-cloud and SaaS environments. GoodAccess safeguards infrastructures by unifying them under a stringent zero-trust model, utilizing advanced technologies to address major cybersecurity challenges.

What are the key features of GoodAccess?

Remote access and BYOD—Simplifies device security enforcement with detailed device inventory and posture checks.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)—Offers a unified solution for securing access to all critical systems including legacy applications.
Identity-based access control (IAM/FwaaS)—Implements zero-trust principles allowing for identity-driven access management using SSO and SCIM protocols.
Network encryption and segmentation—Provides maximum granularity in segmentation, significantly reducing the potential attack surface.
Full control and visibility—Enhances oversight with security logs and integrated SIEM, ensuring company-wide insight.

What benefits do reviews highlight about GoodAccess?

Ease of setup and use—Users can deploy efficiently without needing extensive technical expertise.
Seamless SaaS integration—Maintains high accessibility while supporting complex environments.
Cost efficiency—Promotes resource savings by offering a low-code approach with fast deployment.
Strong support services—Offers responsive assistance, aiding in smooth operations.
Consistent reliability—Ensures steady performance, bolstered by strong network integration.

GoodAccess finds application in industries focusing on remote work, particularly those needing secure point-to-point network connections. It serves technical teams seeking to optimize cloud operations, enhance network management, and ensure compliance. The platform is valuable for organizations aiming to support a hybrid workforce and achieve robust endpoint protection.

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Mimecast Advanced Email Security offers advanced features like sandboxing, email archiving, and phishing protection. It's known for integration with Microsoft 365 and user-friendly admin management, making it a robust choice for secure communications.

Focused on safeguarding emails, Mimecast Advanced Email Security integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, providing features such as sandboxing, spam filtering, and email archiving. It delivers comprehensive protection against phishing, identity threats, and impersonation attempts. Administrators benefit from the ability to monitor external communications and customize configurations, enhancing email security. Users appreciate the intuitive admin console and responsive support team. Although it faces challenges in threat detection rates and administration complexity, its capabilities in email monitoring, spam filtering, and URL inspection remain valued by enterprises seeking reliable email security that supports compliance needs.

What key features should users explore?

Sandboxing: Analyzes attachments in a secure environment to detect threats.
Email Archiving: Provides secure long-term storage of emails for compliance.
Spam Filtering: Prevents unsolicited emails from clogging the inbox.
URL Inspection: Checks links in emails for malicious content.
Phishing Protection: Guards against deceptive tactics to protect sensitive data.

What benefits can impact ROI?

Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to standards such as HIPAA.
Integration: Enhances existing systems with seamless Microsoft 365 integration.
Support: Offers a responsive support team to resolve issues promptly.
Email Security: Improves threat prevention with effective spam and phishing protections.

Mimecast Advanced Email Security is implemented across industries to protect against email threats like phishing, spam, and malicious attachments. It serves as both a gateway and an archiving tool, supporting compliance in healthcare and finance by offering features like URL protection and data loss prevention. Enterprises leverage its capabilities to secure inbound and outbound communications effectively.

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.

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Azizi Developments, Affinity Credit Union, Aftercare, Al Abbar Group

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