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We performed a comparison between Heimdal Email Security and IRONSCALES based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Defender for Office 365 has helped eliminate having to look at multiple dashboards and that is the aspect I like most about it. It is simpler, effective, and convenient. The users like the process efficiency.""Safe attachments, safe links, policies, and the ability to protect from zero-day threats are the most valuable features.""I would say that 90% of the spam and phishing attack emails get blocked right off the bat.""The solution is very easy to use. All you have to do is to assign the license to the end-user and it's done. The customer will only have the feature activated, and the solution will monitor the emails to determine if they are a threat or not.""It gives us visibility into threats and, for endpoints, it helps us to prioritize threats. We used to have a lack of visibility, but now our time to detect and respond has decreased.""Defender is a SaaS platform, so it offers more flexibility. Managing the permissions is easier. The solution's automated detection and response features are scalable.""The basic features are okay and I'm satisfied with the Defender.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has improved my organization's security. It makes it easier to manage the infrastructure without the help of third-party applications."

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"It is stable and reliable."

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"For me, the mobile app is most valuable. All other features are also very useful, but the mobile app makes it really easy for me to manage on the go. I don't have to be at my desk. I could be at the shops, or it could be in the evening when I am out, and I can get a notification on my phone that there is an incident that has been raised. I can sort it out very quickly without having to be at my work PC.""The biggest benefit is that we get fewer phishing and spam emails, so using IRONSCALES has made our environment much safer.""The solution captures a bit more of the unknown, quantifies it, and applies intelligence to it to pick out and stop a lot of phishing emails that come through.""There is buzz around phishing awareness training. When I make a campaign, all of a sudden people in our organization are talking, thinking, and wondering about it. Therefore, it keeps people on their toes. That is perfect because it does exactly what we want it to do.""The fact that it is set-and-forget is valuable. Once you turn it on, you very rarely have to micromanage it, whereas, with a lot of spam filters, you have to go in very often.""AI-driven phishing detection and incident remediation are valuable. It saves time from having to do manual analysis and investigation, and we also get alerts for phishing emails.""The report function through Gmail is probably the most valuable feature. The next most valuable features are simulation and training.""For what was being offered with IRONSCALES, I feel like we got an incredible deal."

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Cons
"In one of the reports I can get the exact place where a vulnerable file resides. But for that, I need to explicitly go into the device and check. If they could include that file part in the report, without my having to go to the device itself, that would help.""The GUI is sometimes slow to fetch the device report and could be improved.""The company should focus on adding threats that the solution is currently unable to detect.""There needs to be an improvement in integrating the product to work across multiple operating systems, and to have better support for non-Microsoft file types.""The product must provide better malware detection.""We need a separate license and we don't know how to get the license that is required.""Too many false positives and lacks an accurate capability to detect malicious SharePoint sites.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 could improve by giving customers information on techniques to prevent threats. For example, information about best practices on how to protect their own devices against hackers and scammers, such as educational information or training. This would help others have a better understanding of cyber security. Additionally, there can be more security features added."

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"The solution could be less expensive."

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"There is a feature called Account Takeover, which isn't what I want it to be able to do. I know that they're working on that, but when they first started the Account Takeover feature in incident management, it didn't have much information. It didn't have any usability to it. I already had tools in place that were better.""IRONSCALES should bundle more features together instead of separating them and charging additional licensing fees.""The simulation and training piece could be improved by having more granularity in terms of scheduling how campaigns are run and allowing people to directly take the training rather than having to go through an official campaign. That's not available yet.""Even though they have been continuously improving it, it is not 100% there. We have had a few incidents where legitimate emails were getting blocked, and we had to manually remove those emails from quarantine. It is 90% effective or accurate because, on rare occasions, some emails from customers were not getting delivered. In one or two instances, their emails got blocked by IRONSCALES, and we had to manually remove the emails from quarantine. I would like them to improve their algorithm to avoid flagging genuine emails as malicious. I would also like to be able to whitelist certain email addresses. I'd love to be able to whitelist a particular customer.""The integration with Google Suite needs to be better. it's something they can work on.""The only thing that I could say is that some of the reporting features could be better.""In addition to integrated training, they should also have personalized training that you don't have to do as part of a phishing campaign or a simulation.""I would love to see the indication of compromise and how the solution utilizes open source resources. It would be good to see that included in the paid versions. It would be a small addition but add a lot of value for clients."

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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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  • "There is an installation cost. Since we have this as a managed service, we pay for licensing and the managed service itself. Other than that, there are no additional costs."
  • "They are pretty much the same as all the other competitors in the market."
  • "We pay $3000 plus a little more a year for the number of employees we have, and we're not even that big. The solution is at the higher end in terms of cost. It's not the most expensive product, but I would say it's worth the price if you have a high volume of email traffic. In our case, the solution has inspected over 162,000 emails between three and four months. It saved us a lot of time and money. It's a worthwhile investment because a bad actor only has to succeed once; we must defend against everything in our business. IRONSCALES offers a sense of security and confidence from being well protected."
  • "I don't know about its pricing because I don't run the budget or pay the bills, but if it was extortionate, we probably would be looking to scrap it, and because we are not, I assume its price is okay."
  • "Considering the value it provides, it is definitely worth the cost. We don't have to do manual analysis and remediation of phishing emails, which saves us a lot of hours. Its licensing is based on the number of users being supported and the number of email addresses being protected. I'm not aware of any additional costs."
  • "As compared to everything else we looked at, it was good. It was the best value for the dollars."
  • "IRONSCALES is an expensive solution."
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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:It is stable and reliable.
    Top Answer:The pricing is okay. However, it could always be cheaper. There are no extra costs or features beyond the general… more »
    Top Answer:I don't have any specific areas that need improvement. The solution could be less expensive.
    Top Answer:The solution captures a bit more of the unknown, quantifies it, and applies intelligence to it to pick out and stop a… more »
    Top Answer:IRONSCALES is an expensive solution. The solution has certain add-on features, and its pricing depends on how you scale… more »
    Top Answer:IRONSCALES should bundle more features together instead of separating them and charging additional licensing fees. The… more »
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    Also Known As
    MS Defender for Office 365
    MailSentry
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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.

    Cloud and on-premises email protection solution, mixing Office 365 support with proprietary e-mail threat prevention to protect against mail-delivered threats and supply chain attacks.

    Heimdal Email Security is the email assurance your remote and on-premises workforce needs. Every email is scanned for impersonation, data leak risks, and more. File attachments are scanned by default and blocked if the contents are marked as suspicious.

    Mail attachments sent from outside of your company can hold many dangers. Email Security’s deep attachment scanner ensures that no malicious code makes it inside your workstation.

    Complete email-based report for your reporting, compliance, and auditing requirements. Events classified as incidents are fully logged and can be reviewed from your Heimdal Unified Dashboard.

    IRONSCALES is a leading email security platform that combines human intelligence with machine learning to detect and respond to phishing attacks.

    It offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including email threat intelligence, incident response, and automated phishing remediation. 

    With its unique self-learning technology, IRONSCALES can quickly identify and mitigate phishing threats, reducing the risk of data breaches and financial losses. 

    The platform also provides real-time alerts and actionable insights to help organizations proactively defend against evolving email threats. 

    With its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing email systems, IRONSCALES is a powerful solution for businesses of all sizes looking to enhance their email security.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
    Brother, Symbion, CPH West
    Allegheny Millwork, Ayrshire College, Nium, Orris, Paramount School District, Pres Les, PRT Staffing, Recovery Unplugged, Telit, WebHelp
    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    Comms Service Provider11%
    Construction Company11%
    Library11%
    Pharma/Biotech Company11%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Small Business50%
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    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Heimdal Email Security is ranked 29th in Email Security with 1 review while IRONSCALES is ranked 3rd in Secure Email Gateway (SEG) with 11 reviews. Heimdal Email Security is rated 9.0, while IRONSCALES is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Heimdal Email Security writes "Straightforward to set up, reliable, and offers good functionality". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IRONSCALES writes "It has an easy installation that can be done in a matter of minutes". Heimdal Email Security is most compared with , whereas IRONSCALES is most compared with Avanan, Sublime Security, Perception Point Advanced Email Security, Cisco Secure Email and Proofpoint Email Protection.

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