Email remains the primary attack vector for phishing, malware, and spam. Choosing the right email security solution is critical for protecting your organization. This guide compares the leading products across key dimensions.
Categories Compared
We evaluate solutions across five categories: spam filtering accuracy, malware detection, data loss prevention, encryption, and management ease.
Key Features to Compare
- Spam filtering accuracy and false positive rates
- Antivirus and anti-malware capabilities
- Phishing and URL protection
- Data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities
- Email encryption (TLS, S/MIME, PGP)
- Email archiving and compliance
- Cloud vs. on-premises deployment
- Management console and reporting
Top Vendors
Leading vendors in the email security space include Postini (now Google), MessageLabs (now Symantec), Proofpoint, IronPort (now Cisco), Barracuda Networks, and Mimecast. Each has distinct strengths and target markets.