Proofpoint Email Protection vs Trellix Collaboration Security comparison

Proofpoint and Trellix are both solutions in the Email Security category. Proofpoint is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Trellix is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.7. Proofpoint holds a 6.8% mindshare in Email Security, compared to Trellix’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Proofpoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trellix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

Proofpoint Email Protection and Trellix Collaboration Security compete in the email security market. Proofpoint seems to have the upper hand in blocking sophisticated email threats, while Trellix specializes in robust collaboration security integrations.

Features: Proofpoint provides strong anti-phishing, business email compromise protection, and targeted attack prevention with valuable sandbox updates and URL rewriting. Its interface integrates security features like SPF and DMARC, alongside excellent spam filtering and an intuitive dashboard. Trellix is noted for its simplicity and extensive integration capabilities, meeting diverse collaboration needs.

Room for Improvement: Proofpoint needs better integration with complex environments and improved search functionality. Users also suggest refining local support and enhancing threat intelligence, while its pricing is noted as expensive with limited email encryption features. Trellix could benefit from improved single sign-on features and better integration, especially in QR code scanning and threat landscape adaptation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Proofpoint supports both cloud and on-premises configurations, though it faces challenges in hybrid deployments. Customer service is responsive yet sometimes delayed in urgent situations. Trellix offers smoother deployments, particularly in collaborative environments, but could improve on customer service response times.

Pricing and ROI: Proofpoint, though considered expensive, offers a strong ROI by effectively reducing spam and blocking threats. The pricing varies with user count and features. Trellix's license costs are also high but justified by competitive features, both reflecting significant ROI through enhanced security, though pricing is a concern for some organizations.

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Proofpoint Email Protection vs. Trellix Collaboration Security

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Email Protection is 6.8%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Collaboration Security is 2.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection	6.8%
Trellix Collaboration Security	2.3%
Cloudflare One	1.6%
Other	89.3%

Email Security

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Siva_Prasad

Principal Consultant at Infosys

Email defenses have reduced phishing incidents and protect sensitive data across our enterprise

As things are evolving and threats develop in unpredictable ways, Proofpoint must adopt AI solutions and agentic solutions more aggressively and provide them to customers as part of service offerings. Inbuilt AI solutions would add more value and make Proofpoint a more premium choice for customers. With the help of AI solutions, agentic AI, and generative AI capabilities, the product would be more efficient than it currently is. Filtering false positives is highly challenging because it is impossible for humans to identify which emails are genuine and which are spam. Proofpoint should focus more on this area with back-end agents or other tools. Proofpoint should decide which emails are genuine and which are spam so it is not a challenge for end users. When receiving an email, end users should not have to determine whether to respond or not. Proofpoint should not release such spam emails and should strictly block such spam and spoof emails based on connection IPs. Currently, false positives occur in the product, and while this occurs in every product, it is an area where Proofpoint can focus on improving and reducing false positives. One email is enough for an end user to be deceived and lose money, so addressing this area is critical.

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Felipe Antoniazzi

Cyber Security Lead at Johnson and Johnson

Real-time threat response has boosted detection accuracy and reduces manual investigation work

I have had challenges in the past with Trellix Collaboration Security for implementation because of issues related to compatibility. Since we worked in a global company with different operating systems, it was necessary to create different plans and different actions to implement the product.One thing I really do not prefer in Trellix Collaboration Security is not related to the console. I am a McAfee fan since the McAfee tool, and I find the console of Trellix Collaboration Security to be very user-friendly and easy to use. However, I do not know if it is related to the architecture of the product. Of course, we have modern threats based on behaviors and zero days. We have today CrowdStrike and SentinelOne, where we have better results based on threats and behavior, where it is possible to create a simulation environment based on the file detected and based on it, confirm if it really is malicious or not. In general, I believe Trellix Collaboration Security improved the console based on the last console of McAfee, but I think it is possible to improve more. It really is a good product, but in my view, it needs to improve detection based on behaviors. Regarding automations, I have implemented Trellix Collaboration Security here at Johnson & Johnson, and I implemented it in the same situation at Santander Bank and BNP Paribas Bank, where I created automations to export data for different metrics, including malicious detections, compliance, baselines, scans, last scans based on the seven days, and checking of patterns. I export everything to CSV files. Based on that, I create Power BI dashboards, and in these Power BI dashboards, I have a more executive view for different metrics to provide to myself, my manager, or director to create an executive view based on it. Another important point we use here at Johnson & Johnson and other companies is a data hub or a SIEM solution, such as Elastic or ArcSight, where we select some logs to be sent and use it to build reports and metrics.

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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

"The capabilities of the software are strong enough for me to do what it's supposed to do. For me, we don't need to do a lot of configuration on our site. We just enable it and monitor it."

"The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."

"The simplicity of the solution is its valuable features as almost no effort was needed to learn the configurations. It is also one of the cheapest firewalls available in this category."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"Clover is the best product globally."

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

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"It's a mature product. It does a good job in detection."

"Using Proofpoint Email Protection has successfully reduced the volume of emails that we need to review."

"Its anti-phishing functionality is the most valuable. Certainly, the biggest problem I have is phishing."

"The pricing is great, it has a nice interface, the features are very good, the stability is very good, and the solution is scalable."

"Since I started using Proofpoint Email Protection, I have blocked numerous phishing emails, and while I cannot remember the exact numbers, it is more than 200 or 300."

"It is a very scalable solution."

"Overall, using Proofpoint Email Protection has positively impacted our security posture, and we are using multiple products in Proofpoint, including DLP and email protection, and the real-time experience has us very satisfied."

"Proofpoint Email Protection has positively impacted my organization by making things safer; when we rolled it out, it gave us better filtering than the previous product that we were using, capturing a lot more of the malicious material and being easier to use."

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"One of the most valuable features is the protection against vulnerabilities, particularly through virtual patching."

"A specific example of how I have used Trellix Collaboration Security in my consulting work is in my current work environment, where I manage over 130,000 endpoints, allowing me to protect each endpoint with a firewall, which makes a significant difference because the entire network is not protected by a network firewall alone."

"One of the valuable features of the product stems from the fact that it is easy to implement the tool in our environment."

"In my experience, the best features related to Trellix Collaboration Security concern the protection against threats."

"Trellix Collaboration Security has positively impacted my organization by improving security, making teamwork more effective, and ensuring collaboration has become smoother."

"The product protects my email."

"I'd recommend the product due to the fact that it can stop most of the phishing and malicious items from getting through our email."

"Trellix Collaboration Security is valued for being a stable and comprehensive solution that fulfills customer needs."

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Cons

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

"For the topic of improvement, providing some training material is one of my suggestions."

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

"The response time for support must be reduced."

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."

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"Proofpoint Email Protection could improve the Mail Trace feature and make navigation easier."

"I remember having multiple tickets and cases from customers where when a link was broken or incorrect, URL Defense would start to apply and completely block the URL."

"I feel there is still room for improvement because many features are in POD and not yet available in the Admin Portal."

"As an enterprise, we have high demands on the services, and if we have to wait for something like a week or weeks, it is not acceptable; we need solutions in one or two days sometimes because if there is spam going around, you cannot wait weeks."

"Proofpoint Email Protection is an expensive solution."

"Phishing detection could improve further to match some of the capabilities offered by competitors."

"Proofpoint Email Protection provides a solution for user training, which I did not end up going with because I chose KnowBe4. That is the only part I did not appreciate about it."

"As a manager with multiple customers using Proofpoint Email Protection, having the ability to manage the admin console more efficiently would be beneficial."

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"FireEye needs single sign-on. They say it's on their roadmap. They should also implement support for Microsoft Authenticator app for 2FA."

"The reporting aspect of the solution needs improvement."

"I chose a nine out of ten because some improvements are required, especially concerning East-West traffic or zero-day vulnerabilities."

"The solution needs better support."

"I would like to see this solution become more flexible."

"We're not really that satisfied with technical support. They are too slow to respond."

"The cloud product is not open to the customers. If the system itself could be more open to the customer, I'd be able to configure it more specifically."

"I would rate them as a 1.5. The new hub created in India is not good."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"Proofpoint is fairly expensive."

"The solution uses a licensing model that is reasonable compared to other products."

"Pricing has recently been increased and the cost is a downside"

"In general, the pricing is competitive."

"The licensing cost of Proofpoint Email Protection is a lot higher than other solutions, such as Barracuda."

"The licensing is basically $8/user."

"We sell annual licenses for this solution."

"The solution is expensive."

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"The solution requires a license to be purchased for every user."

"The cost is very high."

"I rate the product price as nine out of ten, where ten is the most expensive, and one is the cheapest. There is no need to pay any extra charges apart from the licensing costs."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

14%

Construction Company

13%

Healthcare Company

13%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

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Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	59

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Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	14

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Proofpoint Digital Protection

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Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Proofpoint Email Protection provides powerful filtering against spam, phishing, and malware, leveraging effective threat detection and blocking capabilities. This solution integrates smoothly with platforms like Office 365, offering a user-friendly dashboard for seamless operations.

Proofpoint Email Protection focuses on email security, ensuring protection against phishing, malware, and spam. It includes features like URL scanning, anti-phishing, anti-virus protection, and sandboxing for comprehensive threat analysis. Its advanced analytics through TAP and TRAP, along with strong integration abilities, make it appealing for handling email threats. While scalability and ease of deployment are advantages, challenges such as integration in complex environments, the cost, and limited local support require attention. Enhancements in search functionality, email encryption, and improved phishing detection are also needed.

What are the key features of Proofpoint Email Protection?

Effective Filtering: Blocks spam, phishing, and malware with high accuracy.
URL Scanning: Protects against malicious links.
Advanced Analytics: Provides insights through TAP and TRAP.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with platforms like Office 365.
User-friendly Dashboard: Simplifies email management and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Scalability: Adaptable to organizational growth without losing performance.
Strong Threat Protection: Comprehensive defense against email threats.
Easy Deployment: Streamlined setup process for smooth integration.
Advanced Threat Analysis: Identifies and neutralizes threats efficiently.

Industries adopting Proofpoint Email Protection include finance, healthcare, and education sectors, which benefit from its robust email security measures. Educational institutions prioritize safe communication for staff and students, while healthcare organizations focus on protecting sensitive patient data. Financial services benefit from preventing data breaches and fraud through advanced threats management.

Proofpoint

Trellix Collaboration Security enhances communication platforms with robust protective measures, utilizing threat intelligence, secure file sharing, customizable dashboards, and cloud compatibility. Its design fosters real-time threat prevention with features like deep packet inspection and automatic mail scans.

Established to secure communications, Trellix Collaboration Security employs advanced technologies like GTI threat intelligence and SSL to ensure data safety. Users benefit from real-time threat detection, streamlined cloud integration, and a responsive interface. Its functionalities include automatic email scanning, firewall and anti-spam capabilities that build a reliable security infrastructure revered for its scalability and straightforward deployment. Trellix also integrates threat intelligence tools and enhances control over security operations, encouraging efficient prevention strategies.

What are the essential features of Trellix Collaboration Security?

GTI Threat Intelligence: Provides insights into potential threats.
Deep Packet Inspection: Examines data packets to detect malicious activities.
Secure File Sharing: Facilitates secure exchanging of files.
Customizable Dashboards: Offers adaptable views for tailored monitoring.
Automatic Mail Scans: Identifies and filters threats in emails.

Which benefits and ROI should be considered?

Real-Time Threat Response: Ensures immediate action against detected threats.
Cloud Platform Compatibility: Supports hybrid environments for flexible operations.
Scalability: Adapts to the growing security needs without compromising efficiency.
User-Friendly Interface: Enhances user interaction and ease of use.

In distinct industries like finance and healthcare, Trellix Collaboration Security plays a crucial role in ensuring email protection and secure data exchange. It helps these sectors combat threats like phishing and unauthorized access by leveraging advanced scanning methods and integrating management tools such as LDAP. Organizations value its ability to safeguard network communications and manage large-scale endpoints effectively, whether on-premise or in the cloud. The solution's customization and configuration capabilities allow tailored implementations, ensuring optimal protection across diverse operational needs.

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Sample Customers

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Blocket, University of Waterloo, Lincoln Memorial University, WellSpan Health, U-Haul, Carestream Health, Westinghouse

Northshore Utility District, Luz Technologies, Air Academy Federal Credit Union, Bank Gutmann, Bank of Thailand, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, State of Missouri, City and County of San Francisco, Denver Public Schools, Vodafone, Go Auto, Stater Bros. Market

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