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We performed a comparison between Symantec Messaging Gateway and Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Secure Email Gateway (SEG) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Symantec Messaging Gateway vs. Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The solution is "set and forget". You pay for it and everything is done for you.""The most valuable features of Symantec Messaging Gateway are advanced content filtering, malware, and antivirus defense.""The feature that I like the best is the fingerprinting concept.""Symantec’s spyware and malware signature database is very good compared to other products.""Symantec Messaging Gateway has a good GUI, and it is very powerful in detecting viruses and spam.""Symantec Messaging Gateway has a huge knowledge base about phishing, spamming, spoofing, etc.""The anti-malware and spam features are valuable.""The cloud-based interface is very user-friendly."

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"The solution provides protection with its Email Track Records and Machine Manual features.""The technical support services are excellent."

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Cons
"They have updated the version of the Messaging Gateway and the new features they are adding the need to be re-evaluated. They have done some changes on the policy.""The solution takes up a lot of memory.""In a later release, it would be nice if the messaging gateway supported the cluster feature.""It will provide Excel reports and PDF reports, but it would be great if they supported the concept of Crystal Reports.""The biggest problem is it's an on-prem product and we're trying to get out of having equipment in data centers.""This product would benefit from better integration with Symantec Endpoint Protection.""The false positive submissions must be improved.""The solution interface is from 2003 and is outdated. Symantec Messaging Gateway needs to update the interface."

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"The product's pricing could be more flexible.""The solution's pricing could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "A subscription for technical support costs extra."
  • "It's a bit expensive compared to its competitor Barracuda Email Security Gateway but cheaper than Sophos Email."
  • "The cost of Symantec Messaging Gateway is too expensive in general. However, the appliance also includes the price of the license in the same bundle."
  • "They're a little costly compared to Microsoft."
  • "For 150 users, we pay INR 1,60,000."
  • "Symantec Messaging Gateway’s pricing is very cheap."
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  • "Trend Micro is an expensive solution."
  • "I rate Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security’s pricing a seven out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution takes up a lot of memory. The system becomes slow. The performance must be improved.
    Top Answer:We use the solution to secure our data and emails.
    Top Answer:I rate Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security’s pricing a seven out of ten.
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    Also Known As
    Symantec.cloud, Symantec Email Security.cloud
    InterScan Messaging Security
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    Overview

    Symantec Messaging Gateway is a comprehensive email security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats and spam. It combines multiple layers of protection, including anti-malware, anti-spam, and data loss prevention, to safeguard sensitive information and ensure email continuity. 

    With its advanced threat intelligence and machine learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks, such as ransomware and spear-phishing. The solution also offers robust encryption and authentication features to secure email communications. 

    Its intuitive management console provides administrators with granular control and real-time visibility into email traffic. Symantec Messaging Gateway is a reliable and scalable solution that helps organizations mitigate email-borne threats and maintain a secure messaging environment.

    Trend MicroTM InterScan™ Messaging Security provides the most comprehensive protection against both traditional and targeted attacks. Using the correlated intelligence from Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ and optional sandbox execution analysis, it blocks spam, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). The included hybrid SaaS deployment option combines a powerful gateway virtual appliance with a SaaS pre- lter that stops majority of threats and spam in the cloud—closer to their source. This hybrid solution delivers the best of both worlds: the privacy and control of an on-premises appliance with an in-the-cloud pre- lter for resource ef ciency and proactive protection.

    Sample Customers
    Doric, Joblink Plus, Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta, PPB Advisory, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, Sydney Adventist Hospital Ltd.
    Copa Airlines, Air21, BookMyShow, Bulgarian American Credit Bank, Canadian Museum of History, CIBIL, Community National Bank, Dar Al-Handasah
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Pharma/Biotech Company27%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Energy/Utilities Company18%
    Healthcare Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government10%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Symantec Messaging Gateway vs. Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Symantec Messaging Gateway vs. Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Symantec Messaging Gateway is ranked 6th in Secure Email Gateway (SEG) with 20 reviews while Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is ranked 13th in Secure Email Gateway (SEG) with 2 reviews. Symantec Messaging Gateway is rated 8.2, while Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Symantec Messaging Gateway writes "A stable and reasonably priced solution that performs well and has a very good malware database". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security writes "Has good technical support services but could have flexible pricing ". Symantec Messaging Gateway is most compared with Cisco Secure Email, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Fortinet FortiMail and Trend Micro Email Security, whereas Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is most compared with Trend Micro Email Security and Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP). See our Symantec Messaging Gateway vs. Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security report.

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