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Proofpoint Email Protection vs Valimail Enforce comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Proofpoint Email Protection
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (3rd), Security Awareness Training (2nd), Digital Risk Protection (3rd), Office 365 Protection (2nd), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (3rd)
Valimail Enforce
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
DMARC Authentication Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Proofpoint Email Protection is designed for Secure Email Gateway (SEG) and holds a mindshare of 21.0%, up 18.0% compared to last year.
Valimail Enforce, on the other hand, focuses on DMARC Authentication Software, holds 25.2% mindshare, down 28.5% since last year.
Secure Email Gateway (SEG) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection21.0%
Microsoft Defender for Office 36527.6%
Mimecast Email Security12.5%
Other38.9%
Secure Email Gateway (SEG)
DMARC Authentication Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Valimail Enforce25.2%
PowerDMARC25.2%
Mimecast DMARC Analyzer21.3%
Other28.299999999999997%
DMARC Authentication Software
 

Featured Reviews

AhmedRamadan - PeerSpot reviewer
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Proofpoint is used as an email security gateway for big enterprises, primarily for their on-premises servers. Many customers also use it alongside Office 365 Proofpoint offers a complete solution for email security with features like DLP, email archiving, and encryption. The most valuable…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Proofpoint Email Protection?
In terms of pricing, it is okay compared to others. I would say it is normal. Additional costs do come in, but it enhances security.
What needs improvement with Proofpoint Email Protection?
I believe they still need to improve by consolidating some portals, as currently, you have to log in separately to a few of them.
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Also Known As

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Cofense PhishMe, Proofpoint Digital Protection
Valimail Enforce Enterprise
 

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Sample Customers

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