Previously, we were using Microsoft ATP; however, that was not sufficient enough. Basically, we added another layer by including FortiMail.

We've also used Barracuda in the past.

Barracuda had a lot of false positives. I don't know if they have improved since we used them. As far as I have seen, they've improved a lot in their email security solutions with total email protection. We are thinking of switching over to the cloud version of that, to save costs on the renewal and everything.

I have previously worked with Clearswift and Minesweeper.

I prefer Clearswift. It was handier and easier to use, and we could trust their work. We could trust their decisions on any email.

We previously used Microsoft ISA for our security needs, but we encountered challenges with the packages provided by Microsoft, prompting us to explore alternative solutions. After conducting assessments and evaluations, Fortinet FortiGate emerged as the most efficient and effective option from a security perspective. Its ease of deployment, straightforward monitoring tools, and user-friendly interface distinguish it, providing a seamless experience in contrast to other solutions like Check Point, which were deemed complex and challenging by clients in their reviews. Fortinet's simplicity, ease of understanding, and the ability to generate reports effortlessly, including automatic report configurations without reliance on emails, led us to select Fortinet as the preferred solution for our security requirements.

I often recommend exploring alternative products that diverge from the appliance-based approach. One notable option is Marshal from Paradigm, which was previously known as NetIQ. Marshal operates as software deployed on a server, handling inbound scanning, and forwarding emails based on established policies. This on-premises solution ensures that emails undergo scanning before reaching the main server, providing a robust layer of security. Other alternatives include GFI MailEssentials, Mimecast, and FortiGuard. Each of these products has its unique features and pricing structures. I've had positive experiences with Enhanced Security, our own rebranded solution. This cost-effective option is specifically tailored for SME segments, running seamlessly for the past four years. It is AI-based, cloud-based and has demonstrated its compatibility with various email platforms, including online exchange servers, on-premises servers, shared hosting, and Google Suite. Users have found it to be a reliable and efficient choice for email security.

I also have some experience with Check Point. I've recently looked into comparisons between Check Point and Fortinet to show to a client. I find Check Point Harmony easier to set up.

We did not use another solution prior to Fortinet FortiMail. However, our ISP did handle the anti-spamming for us.

In the past, I haven't worked with any commercial tools similar to Fortinet FortiMail, but I know a few online tools that can be integrated into our company's systems. I chose to work with Fortinet FortiMail since it was strongly recommended by someone who had been using it.

Some customers find Fortinet easier to use, while others prefer Proofpoint. There are differences in catching malicious emails and handling false positives in both solutions. Based on customers' feedback, Proofpoint is often seen as more robust but comes with a higher cost.

We used another solution several years back. The trigger to move to Fortinet was a virus, a ransomware and that's when we switched to Forti products. We're happy with things. 

Previously we used a different solution. We switched to FortiMail because our old solution was not good, or stable.

We used many solutions before, including Sophos Email, and when you have a good experience with a product you will not go back to the old products or switch to other products unless there are big advantages.

Emails were not accurate, some emails on the first day were in your inbox and another day, they are quarantined, and then other days they were not being delivered.

There were limitations in the configuration and troubleshooting. 

We have always had SLAs, but not with the company, it was with the brand. For example, we had support from Cisco and Sophos between one and three years.

We directly open cases with them. Two cases were not closed. I had completed my troubleshooting and solved the issue, while they were not able to solve it. 

Cisco was too complicated, not user-friendly, and not designed for emails in that complex environment. For an easier environment, they were fine, but, not for a complex environment, with different main servers, and different platforms.

Cisco is also more expensive than others. I don't know why, especially now, with technology in the hands of every brand.

Cisco is not the one and only, but now, it is the last and only.

This is why we are no longer using Cisco. We did have a good experience with Cisco. Everything was tested. I asked the suppliers, the brand owners in the region, to come over to see us. I didn't just go to Fortinet FortiMail directly.

My company previously used a software but when using an anti-spam solution as a hardware, it's better than an application, because an application could be corrupted.

I have used Barracuda but it is more expensive than FortiMail.

I'm also familiar with Cisco. This product is easier to set up than Cisco. 

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For email security purposes, we previously used Barracuda Firewall. We had the firewall installed in the system which we were using for free emails. Now we are transforming our system to use FortiMail as it is more of an all-in-one solution that has everything we need.

We used Trend Micro Gateway and another McAfee gateway, but Fortinet is a good product. We were using McAfee, the email gateway security filtering, anti-spam filtering. 

We've also worked on the Palo Alto Network and FortiGate.

We were using Microsoft before this solution but there's a limit to what it could do and we needed more protection. 

Before using Fortinet FortiMail, I was using the Symantec product for anti-spam. It was not the full anti-spam product and it was not very good at what I hoped it would do. In the version I had, they give you a partial feature and not a feature limitation. I looked at other alternatives and think FortiMail is a better solution.

Prior to this solution, we used products from Cisco and Trend Micro. We switched mainly because of the price. 

I have used other solutions previously and Fortinet FortiMail is better than Cisco and Trend Micro IMSVA.

Previously, we have not used any other products. We have heard of Cisco but have not worked with this product.

We used Exchange Server + FortiGate firewall. FortiMail offers more email security features.

I didn't previously use a different solution. My engineers may have used Barracuda in the past.