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We performed a comparison between Heimdal Email Security and Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is the ease of use.""The risk level notifications are most valuable. We get to know what kind of intrusion or attack is there, and we can fix a problem on time.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365's most valuable features are safe attachments and safe links.""The initial setup was easy.""The product is not resource-intensive.""The most valuable feature is the integration. It's a single console, so we don't have to switch around between multiple products. Another valuable feature is the ease of operations and maintenance.""The technical support is good and quick to resolve issues.""The two main features that prove most beneficial for us are URL scanning and attachment scanning."

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"It is stable and reliable."

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"It has a dynamic runtime engine, which gives it an advantage over Prisma that has a static engine. In Prisma, we have to do additional malware analysis, which is not required in Proofpoint."

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Cons
"We need to be able to whitelist data at the backend.""You should be able to deploy Defender for every subscription without the need to add servers.""This product's effectiveness could be improved, in terms of detecting unwanted spam or even malware between the emails, compared to other products.""The company should focus on adding threats that the solution is currently unable to detect.""Microsoft sometimes has downtime, and we'll get several incidents coming in back to back. We have a huge backlog of notifications, many of which may be false positives. However, there might be serious alerts, so we can't risk dismissing all of them at once.""One area for improvement is support, in terms of being able to reach them and, especially, technical support for configuration.""The certification training for Defender for 365 needs to be deeper and incorporate Sentinel. I took all the security courses except one, and Sentinel isn't included.""We need a separate license and we don't know how to get the license that is required."

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"The solution could be less expensive."

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"We are using the TRAP console that has a Linux-based UI, which is not user-friendly. The TAP console looks very advanced. Currently, we are maintaining three different consoles, and it is sometimes hard to switch between them or try to grab the data."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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    Top Answer:The product must provide better malware detection. The detection algorithms don't perform the way I hope they would.
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    Top Answer:I don't have any specific areas that need improvement. The solution could be less expensive.
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    Also Known As
    MS Defender for Office 365
    MailSentry
    Targeted Attack Protection
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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.

    Cloud and on-premises email protection solution, mixing Office 365 support with proprietary e-mail threat prevention to protect against mail-delivered threats and supply chain attacks.

    Heimdal Email Security is the email assurance your remote and on-premises workforce needs. Every email is scanned for impersonation, data leak risks, and more. File attachments are scanned by default and blocked if the contents are marked as suspicious.

    Mail attachments sent from outside of your company can hold many dangers. Email Security’s deep attachment scanner ensures that no malicious code makes it inside your workstation.

    Complete email-based report for your reporting, compliance, and auditing requirements. Events classified as incidents are fully logged and can be reviewed from your Heimdal Unified Dashboard.

    More than 90% of targeted attacks start with email—and these threats are always evolving. Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) helps you stay ahead of attackers with an innovative approach that detects, analyzes and blocks advanced threats before they reach your inbox. This includes ransomware and other advanced email threats delivered through malicious attachments and URLs. And zero-day threats, polymorphic malware, weaponized documents and phishing attacks. TAP provides adaptive controls to isolate the riskiest URL clicks. TAP also detects threats and risks in cloud apps, connecting email attacks related to credential theft or other attacks.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
    Brother, Symbion, CPH West
    Brinker Capital
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Logistics Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    Heimdal Email Security is ranked 29th in Email Security with 1 review while Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection is ranked 23rd in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). Heimdal Email Security is rated 9.0, while Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Heimdal Email Security writes "Straightforward to set up, reliable, and offers good functionality". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection writes "Dynamic runtime engine and good protection, but needs better support and a single console". Heimdal Email Security is most compared with , whereas Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection is most compared with Avanan, IRONSCALES, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Palo Alto Networks WildFire and VMRay.

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