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Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) vs SafeGuard Cyber Security comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Exchange Online P...
Ranking in Email Security
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (9th)
SafeGuard Cyber Security
Ranking in Email Security
37th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (37th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is 6.0%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SafeGuard Cyber Security is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

Amber Worth - PeerSpot reviewer
Retrieves data from quarantines and easy to read logs with robust security features
Some of the searchability when looking for specifics in Exchange logs is tedious. Although eventually the information is located, it can be difficult if detailed information is lacking. Improving the search process by allowing searches with different types of parameters and facilitating searches within emails would be advantageous. Simplifying interfaces would also be appreciated.
Sonu Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to monitor everything – from the firewall to endpoint protection, all within a single software
The tool lets us monitor everything – from the firewall to endpoint protection, all within a single software We use different vendors for various aspects like cybersecurity policy and DLP implementation. SafeGuard Cyber Security is expensive. It needs to improve the data server as well.  I have…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the ease of administration. Other solutions require complex administration, but Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is easier."
"The initial setup is just a standard process."
"I like the product's ZAP feature."
"The product protects against malware."
"The solution's stability is very, very good. I didn't face any problems in the last year."
"Microsoft Exchange Online Protection has features like DLP (data loss protection), Safe Attachment, and Safe Links."
"The solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning, so you don't need train it to detect something. The detection and response times are short. It's an excellent product."
"I rate Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) nine out of ten."
"The tool lets us monitor everything – from the firewall to endpoint protection, all within a single software."
 

Cons

"Not all settings can be configured automatically and most still require manual configuration. However, there is an automation tool available that can be used to input all the configurations either as a script or a tool it would be helpful."
"Some of the searchability when looking for specifics in Exchange logs is tedious."
"It wasn't easy or intuitive enough for me to start using it. So, the reason was that the solution changed."
"Performance and speed should continue to be improved."
"It would be helpful for customers if Plan 1 features were included with EOP."
"The price of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection could be reduced to make it more competitive."
"Some features, like encryption, are not available."
"The reporting needs a little bit of improvement."
"We use different vendors for various aspects like cybersecurity policy and DLP implementation. SafeGuard Cyber Security is expensive. It needs to improve the data server as well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution falls on the higher or more expensive side of the spectrum."
"The tool's pricing is excellent."
"The product's pricing is competitive for the US market."
"Regarding the price, it's comparable to other service providers. We've also looked at Check Point's offerings, and the pricing doesn't seem to be an issue."
"The solution should reduce the cost."
"The pricing for the solution depends on what you are trying to achieve with the use of the product, but I know that it is not a cheaply priced product. Yearly payments have to be made towards the licensing fees of the solution."
"Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is a good solution at an affordable price. It is a good investment."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing a six. For licensing, we can make monthly or yearly payments. Right now, we pay 5 USD per month to secure a person's license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
Reporting could be one of the areas for improvement, as they could put more reporting into Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) natively rather than requiring additional licensing or connecti...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The company does work with this technology, but not me personally. I manage some other products currently, mainly in the modern workplace space, such as Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365. I d...
What do you like most about SafeGuard Cyber Security?
The tool lets us monitor everything – from the firewall to endpoint protection, all within a single software.
What needs improvement with SafeGuard Cyber Security?
We use different vendors for various aspects like cybersecurity policy and DLP implementation. SafeGuard Cyber Security is expensive. It needs to improve the data server as well.
 

Also Known As

Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
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