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At a Glance
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Star Rating
(28)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FortiMail
FortiMail
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiMail
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that FortiMail excels in its Data Loss Prevention capabilities, scoring 9.3, which reviewers mention is particularly effective for organizations needing to safeguard sensitive information. In contrast, Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense also performs well but has a lower score in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense shines in its Anti-Phishing functionality, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while FortiMail's score of 8.3 indicates it may not be as robust in this critical area.
  • G2 users highlight the superior Intelligence Reporting feature of Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense, which scored 9.7, compared to FortiMail's score of 8.1. Users say this feature provides more actionable insights for email security management.
  • Users on G2 report that FortiMail's On-prem deployment option, scoring 7.4, is less favorable compared to Cisco's perfect score of 10.0, indicating that organizations looking for on-prem solutions may prefer Cisco's offering.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense has a more user-friendly Email Integration Support, scoring 9.3, while FortiMail's score of 8.3 suggests it may not integrate as seamlessly with various email clients.
  • Users say that FortiMail's Quarantine feature, with a score of 8.8, is effective but still falls short of Cisco's 9.7, indicating that Cisco provides a more comprehensive approach to managing quarantined emails.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
No pricing available
FortiMail
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
No trial information available
FortiMail
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
19
8.8
19
Ease of Use
8.4
19
8.9
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
8
8.3
14
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.5
14
Quality of Support
8.9
17
8.7
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
8
9.0
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
9.4
20
Features by Category
9.0
5
7.9
8
Administration
9.7
5
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Verified
8.1
8
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.3
8
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
8
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Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Maintenance
Not enough data
7.2
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
7
|
Verified
9.0
5
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
|
Verified
Security
9.0
5
|
Verified
8.3
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.1
7
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Verified
8.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intelligent Email ProtectionHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.5
5
8.3
7
Functionality
9.3
5
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Verified
9.0
7
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Verified
8.0
5
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Verified
9.0
7
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Verified
10.0
5
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Verified
8.3
7
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Verified
10.0
5
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Verified
8.1
7
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Verified
9.7
5
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Verified
8.8
7
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.8
7
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.6
7
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
7.2
6
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Verified
9.7
5
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Verified
7.8
6
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Verified
10.0
5
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Verified
7.4
7
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Verified
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
FortiMail
FortiMail
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense and FortiMail are categorized as Secure Email Gateway and Cloud Email Security
Unique Categories
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense is categorized as Intelligent Email Protection
FortiMail
FortiMail has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.6%
FortiMail
FortiMail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
70.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Higher Education
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Wholesale
3.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.8%
Other
53.8%
FortiMail
FortiMail
Retail
20.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Computer & Network Security
10.0%
Accounting
10.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.0%
Other
45.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KN
Kellen N.
Verified User in Real Estate

Having used Cisco Email Security for many years now, I can say it is the best when it comes to email security. It protects emails against spamming and unauthorized access. We no longer have to worry about viruses and malware sent in form of emails. It works...

Most Helpful Critical Review
NW
Nate W.
Verified User in Higher Education

I would rather their be more explanation and intuitive examples of successful work within the product. This would be a good mental gauge when reviewing security concerns.

FortiMail
FortiMail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EC
Esat C.
Verified User in Retail

Easy to setup and manage If you have fortibase infrastructure Fortimail completes Fortinet Fabric Technology Easy to integration with other solutions

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

We are still getting a lot of phishing emails and CEO fraud emails to many users. I'm not sure if it needs more detailed configuration or the software isn't as smart at I though it was.

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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
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FortiMail
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Discussions
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Discussions
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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense has no discussions with answers
FortiMail
FortiMail Discussions
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FortiMail has no discussions with answers