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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
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FortiMail
FortiMail
Star Rating
(22)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiMail

Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense vs FortiMail

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found FortiMail easier to use. However, Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense meets the needs of their business better than FortiMail.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense is the preferred option.
  • When assessing product direction, Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense and FortiMail received similar ratings from our reviewers.
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
20
Ease of Use
8.4
19
8.8
20
Ease of Setup
8.5
8
8.2
15
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.6
15
Quality of Support
8.9
17
8.8
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
8
9.1
15
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
9.4
21
Features by Category
9.0
5
8.2
9
Administration
9.7
5
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Verified
8.1
9
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.5
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
9
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Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Maintenance
Not enough data
7.6
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
9.0
5
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
|
Verified
Security
9.0
5
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.3
8
|
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
8.4
8
Functionality
9.3
5
|
Verified
9.2
8
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
9.2
8
|
Verified
10.0
5
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Verified
8.5
8
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Verified
10.0
5
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Verified
8.3
8
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Verified
9.7
5
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Verified
9.0
8
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.8
8
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.5
8
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
7.4
7
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Verified
9.7
5
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Verified
7.6
7
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Verified
10.0
5
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Verified
7.7
8
|
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.)
14.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
71.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.3%
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
19.0%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Accounting
9.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.8%
Other
42.9%
Alternatives
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Alternatives
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
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Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
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SpamTitan Email Security
SpamTitan Email Security
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FortiMail
FortiMail Alternatives
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Add Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Add Mimecast Advanced Email Security
SpamTitan Email Security
SpamTitan Email Security
Add SpamTitan Email Security
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Add Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Discussions
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense has no discussions with answers
FortiMail
FortiMail Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
FortiMail has no discussions with answers