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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Webroot Advanced Email Encryption powered by Zix based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The solution is very easy to use. All you have to do is to assign the license to the end-user and it's done. The customer will only have the feature activated, and the solution will monitor the emails to determine if they are a threat or not.""The product is not resource-intensive.""Microsoft Defender has a feature to protect each and every attachment. Even if it's an encrypted attachment, it will check for any potential threats.""The benefit that stands out to me is the ability for multiple individuals to collaborate simultaneously within the same document. Additionally, there is the option to save the document directly in the integrated OneDrive or SharePoint.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a stable solution.""I would say that 90% of the spam and phishing attack emails get blocked right off the bat.""The two main features that prove most beneficial for us are URL scanning and attachment scanning.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 helps people to work remotely. It is a secure solution. We don't need to use our company's computers or get VPN connections to the networks. I can control how they share screens and what they send to the devices. It keeps our organizations confidential and sensitive information safe."

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"They do a better job of determining what's real and what's not than most of the other solutions we have tried, and it's been very painless to use."

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"This product's effectiveness could be improved, in terms of detecting unwanted spam or even malware between the emails, compared to other products.""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.""Too many false positives and lacks an accurate capability to detect malicious SharePoint sites.""One area for improvement is integration. For example, when it comes to external SaaS platforms, we were not able to get a lot of information on integrations with such apps for security and authentication.""Microsoft security solutions work as expected. They are constantly updating the solutions to make them better. At the same time, the changes can impact a customer's environment, and we need to adjust settings. Sometimes we aren't aware of the changes, and nothing is pushed from the backend automatically.""Configuration requires going to a lot of places rather than just accessing one tab.""The phishing and spam filters could use some improvement.""The GUI is sometimes slow to fetch the device report and could be improved."

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"They have some areas that could be improved. For example, we also use this solution for email encryption, which was clunky and could be improved, but the email security itself has been excellent."

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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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  • "In terms of pricing, I believe they provide excellent value."
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    Also Known As
    MS Defender for Office 365
    Zix Email Encryption, ZixEncrypt
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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.

    Proven Content Filters

    To send an encrypted email, your employees simply create a message and hit ‘send'. Our content filters take care of the rest.

    Transparent Delivery

    When your employees receive an encrypted reply, the experience is just as easy. They simply open the encrypted email like regular email. No matter where they are or what device they use, if your customers and partners have email, they can easily receive encrypted email.

    Convenient Recipient Experience

    Our patented Best Method of Delivery ensures all messages are delivered in the most secure and easy manner possible, including transparent, pull and push methods. For pull delivery, secure web portals can be in the cloud or on-site. Also among our robust methods is secure PDF for statement delivery.

    Simplified Quarantined Messages

    If an email is quarantined, then employees, managers and IT receive notification to view the message and policy violations and can delete the email, or justify and release it for delivery.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
    Erie County of Pennsylvania’s Human Services Department, Justice Federal Credit Union, STAR Financial Group, Chisago County, Minn., The National Banks of Central Texas, Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS), Frankfort, Ky, Athletico Physical Therapy, District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB), CIBM Bank
    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Logistics Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is ranked 1st in Email Security with 41 reviews while Webroot Advanced Email Encryption powered by Zix is ranked 14th in Secure Email Gateway (SEG). Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is rated 8.4, while Webroot Advanced Email Encryption powered by Zix is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 writes "Allows for easy reporting of problems, valuable anti-phishing, and anti-malware support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Webroot Advanced Email Encryption powered by Zix writes "Inexpensive, with good email security, but the technical support could be improved". Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is most compared with Proofpoint Email Protection, Mimecast Email Security, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), Barracuda Email Security Gateway and Cisco Secure Email, whereas Webroot Advanced Email Encryption powered by Zix is most compared with Proofpoint Email Protection, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and Barracuda Email Security Gateway.

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