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Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection vs. Trend Micro Email Security

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is 12.9%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Email Security is 2.7%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Tolu Omolaja

Head of Department of Network Communications at Eko electricity

Great URL scanning and attachment scanning, but I would like more proactive threat analysis

The two main features that prove most beneficial for us are URL scanning and attachment scanning. URL scanning involves an automatic scan of links and emails. When a user clicks on a link within an email, the system promptly checks the link's safety. If the link is deemed safe, access is granted automatically. However, if it is flagged as unsafe, we receive feedback and notification to caution us about the potentially harmful link. At this point, we are presented with the option to proceed or return. I have personally witnessed the system identify a few unsafe links, making this the primary advantage of using the solution. The second crucial aspect is the scanning of attachments. When an email containing an attachment arrives, we receive a notification of the new email, along with information that the attachment is being scanned for threats. This additional layer of security provides peace of mind for our organization. While Microsoft Defender for Office 365 offers numerous features, these two stand out as particularly impressive and valuable to us.

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Asif Usmani

Regional Sales Manager at S2

A stable product that provides security and control over spam and phishing emails

I have a lot of control over spam and phishing emails. I can monitor and manage it from Hornetsecurity’s console. The live tracking system is valuable. We can track every incoming and outgoing email live. We can decide whether to block, release, or quarantine emails. We can also review the emails before releasing them. The product provides 99.9% coverage for email security.

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Nadeem Syed

CEO at Haniya Technologies

Offers comprehensive security, easy integration, and good support

It integrated easily. About 99% of the time, we do not face any challenges in integrating any product of Trend Micro with the existing network. It is usually compatible with all kinds of networks. They have recently added AI to all Trend Micro products. It makes life a little bit easier by catching viruses, providing solutions, and helping out whenever you are stuck somewhere. It is one of the very good features they have right now. For example, one of our clients experienced a network attack and became confused about resolving the issues. The AI was helpful by suggesting initial steps to solve the problem.

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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

"Microsoft Defender for Office 365's most valuable features are safe attachments and safe links."

"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a stable solution."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is data backups that we can provide through ticket requests."

"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."

"Does a thorough job of examining email and URLs for malicious content."

"The good part is that you don't have to configure it, which is very convenient."

"Some of the valuable features on the email side are anti-phishing, anti-malware, and Safe Links."

"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 helps people to work remotely. It is a secure solution. We don't need to use our company's computers or get VPN connections to the networks. I can control how they share screens and what they send to the devices. It keeps our organizations confidential and sensitive information safe."

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"I have a lot of control over spam and phishing emails."

"Backup and restore are precious features."

"Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is an easy-to-use solution."

"The best part is, I rarely have to access the portal as everything is set up and tweaked the way I wanted it. But the feature set is incredibly granular and allows for deep levels of customization."

"Trend Micro is better than any of its competitors."

"Trend Micro Email Security is a robust solution with quick performance. It works autonomously without the need for an administrator."

"Trend Micro constantly releases new versions and patches based on evolving needs."

"The integration capability of the solution is good."

"I find the anti-phishing and anti-spam features most valuable because they reduce false positives and enhance security."

"Trend Micro Email Security’s most valuable feature is spam filtering."

"The interface is really good."

"Trend Micro Email Security scans all email attachments because, nowadays, ransomware or malware files are sent through email attachments."

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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."

"About eight months ago, we started to measure the quantity of phishing and spam that we have been receiving, and it has been increasing a lot. That means that protection for our email is not as good as we were expecting."

"I am generally satisfied with how it currently is. If I could improve anything, I would reduce the cost."

"Configuring the default strategies and policies in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps generates a lot of noise and false positives."

"The visibility for the weaknesses in the system and unauthorized access can be improved."

"This product's effectiveness could be improved, in terms of detecting unwanted spam or even malware between the emails, compared to other products."

"Sometimes, phishing emails manage to pass through the filter, so the system needs to enhance its phishing email detection capabilities."

"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 pricing is a little high compared to other products."

"A reduction of 10% in pricing can be an improvement."

"I guess I would say maybe quick access to training material for end-users. I know partners have access to this but I as an end-user do not have immediate access to new update information."

"The solution’s pricing is not reasonable."

"There is a lot of room for improvement towards the phishing kind of email filtering, with the different hijacking attacks, and with the kind of password attacks which these phisher attackers do."

"In terms of improvement, reducing false positives would improve the system."

"The tool's dashboard is old."

"The solution's interface, which we get from an admin perspective, sometimes gets confusing."

"The only negative thing about Trend Micro Email Security is its price. It could be less expensive."

"The enterprise security feature needs improvement."

"The company also needs to work on pricing because it is quite costly compared to other products."

"The send box needs improvement to match other products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is an add-on to the Office license. Many customers are purchasing this solution."

"The pricing is normal. Considering its popularity, it's not overpriced."

"The product is expensive."

"It is much more expensive than using another solution because we have had to include some options and upgrade our license."

"From the pricing point of view, like any other product in the market, there is scope for negotiation."

"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."

"While Microsoft Defender for Office 365 necessitates pricier E3 or E5 subscriptions, the extensive functionality offered by these licenses across various Microsoft products justifies the investment."

"Compared to other brands, Microsoft Defender for Office 365's pricing is competitive."

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"The pricing is acceptable and falls into the medium range, neither cheap nor overly expensive."

"It's a VPN solution. Trend Micro is reasonably priced."

"The solution is inexpensive so we recommend it to small to mid-sized businesses."

"Price-wise, it is a cheap solution. I rate the solution's pricing a one on a scale of one to ten, where ten is expensive. Annual payments are made for the licensing."

"The solution's pricing is very optimum, given its quality, features, and stability."

"The price of Trend Micro Email Security is more than Sophos' similar solution."

"Trend Micro Email Security is not an expensive solution."

"The cost is about $6,000 for 300 users for one year."

"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

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Computer Software Company

24%

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Office 365?

Threat Explorer is an invaluable tool for me, and it plays a crucial role in helping me discern the origins of variou...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Office 365?

Money-wise, it is a part of the Office 365 ( /products/office-365-reviews ) suite, making it slightly more expensive ...

What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Office 365?

The main area for improvement is simplifying the implementation and rollout process. There are many conditions to be ...

What do you like most about Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection?

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is an easy-to-use solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection?

The pricing is acceptable and falls into the medium range, neither cheap nor overly expensive.

What needs improvement with Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection?

A reduction of 10% in pricing can be an improvement.

What do you like most about Trend Micro Email Security?

The tool provides a strong defense against attacks. It is also easy to use. Trend Micro Email Security's integration ...

What needs improvement with Trend Micro Email Security?

There is room for improvement in mobile device management. The company also needs to work on pricing because it is qu...

What advice do you have for others considering Trend Micro Email Security?

I would definitely recommend it. Trend Micro is better than any of its competitors. I would rate it a nine out of ten...

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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.

Microsoft

365 Total Protection from Hornetsecurity offers comprehensive protection for Microsoft cloud services – specially developed for Microsoft 365 and seamlessly integrated to provide comprehensive protection for Microsoft cloud services. Easy to set up and extremely intuitive to use, 365 Total Protection simplifies your IT Security management from the very start.

With 365 Total Protection, we offer you two comprehensive packages for your Company Security Management in connection with Microsoft 365. Find the right security version to suit the individual needs of your company with our detailed overview. 365 Total Protection Business offers you a comprehensive security solution with a variety of features that ensure the protection of your email and complete data security for Microsoft 365.

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection fits any M365 plan. Secure your email communication now.

Hornetsecurity

Trend Micro Email Security is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from email-based threats. With advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms, it provides real-time protection against spam, phishing, malware, and other email-borne attacks.

This product offers multi-layered security, including content filtering, URL reputation analysis, and attachment scanning, ensuring that malicious emails are blocked before they reach the users' inbox. It also includes data loss prevention capabilities, preventing sensitive information from being leaked via email.

Trend Micro Email Security is easy to deploy and manage, with a centralized management console that allows administrators to set policies, monitor email traffic, and generate reports.

With its robust security features and user-friendly interface, this product is an essential tool for organizations looking to safeguard their email communications.

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Sample Customers

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.

concordia, fraunhofer, mazars

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Air21, Azra Solutions, CBOSS, De Montfort University, Depaeuw, DHR Health, Fukui University Hospital

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