Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security vs SonicWall Email Security comparison

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We performed a comparison between Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security and SonicWall Email Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "It's a user-base subscription."
  • "From the pricing point of view, like any other product in the market, there is scope for negotiation."
  • "Defender is a little bit more expensive as compared to others. We are in the manufacturing environment. So, we don't have a high budget for all of our endpoint devices. Its cost is a major concern for us."
  • "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."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is an add-on to the Office license. Many customers are purchasing this solution."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 comes with Microsoft Windows. It is free with the operating system."
  • "The solution saves money so we have seen a return on investment."
  • "Defender for 365 comes in various plans and licenses, along with other Microsoft security solutions. Purchasing this kind of package or security bundle gives good value for money, and that's what I recommend."
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  • "We have a two-year license subscription and the price is very high."
  • "When compared with Cisco, it is very well priced. Cisco is very expensive."
  • "The overall price of SonicWall Email Security should be reduced and there should be an option to purchase one or two licenses more instead of their current policy of bulk increases only. There should be more flexibility in the licensing model. Each license cost approximately $33 annually."
  • "The cost is cheaper than Sophos. I would rate it as five out of ten."
  • "Our customers purchase the solution's yearly license."
  • "I rate the application’s pricing a five out of ten."
  • "The platform offers a yearly license."
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    Also Known As
    MS Defender for Office 365
    Area 1 Horizon, Area 1 Security, Area 1
    Dell SonicWALL Email Security Platform, SonicWall Hosted Email Security
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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.

    Stop phishing attacks and secure your cloud email

    Don’t trust your inbox: protect your organization from attacks against your #1 business application: email. Cloudflare Area 1 comprehensively defends against sophisticated threats by stopping phish at the earliest stages of the attack cycle.

    Get Zero Trust protection against a broad spectrum of threats: malware-less Business Email Compromise, multichannel phishing, credential harvesting, and other targeted phishing. All in a cloud-native service that can be deployed in minutes to secure your Microsoft 365 and Gmail users.


    SonicWALL Email Security Platform offers powerful protection to keep email threats out. And sensitive data in. With innovative protection techniques for both inbound and outbound email plus unique management tools, the Email Security platform delivers superior email protection today while standing ready to stop the new attacks of tomorrow.
    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
    Icon Ventures, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers, Data Collective, First Round Capital, Allegis
    Star Kay White, Locala Community Partnerships
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Construction Company7%
    Retailer7%
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    Non Tech Company25%
    Printing Company13%
    Maritime Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business71%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Email Security
    March 2024
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    Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security is ranked 38th in Email Security while SonicWall Email Security is ranked 19th in Email Security with 12 reviews. Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security is rated 0.0, while SonicWall Email Security is rated 7.8. On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall Email Security writes "Effective threat prevention, reliable, and beneficial keyword blocking". Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security is most compared with Abnormal Security, Proofpoint Email Protection, Mimecast Email Security, Darktrace and Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, whereas SonicWall Email Security is most compared with Fortinet FortiMail, Barracuda Email Security Gateway, Fortinet FortiMail Cloud, Sophos Email and Avanan.

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