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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FortiMail

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AFortiMail is an email messaging security platform, from Fortinet headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.N/A

    Kaspersky Security for Mail Server

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AKaspersky Labs headquartered in Moscow offers email server and antimalware for email via the company's Kaspersky Security for Mail Server software product.N/A
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    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of FortiMail and Kaspersky Security for Mail Server
    Feature
    FortiMail
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Kaspersky Security for Mail Server
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Anti-malware10.03 Ratings8.92 Ratings
    Customizability9.04 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection10.04 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Threat Detection10.04 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Sandboxing10.02 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption10.02 Ratings9.42 Ratings
    Management Tools10.04 Ratings8.92 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fortinet
    FortiMail is useful for small businesses and large companies. If you are looking to filter inbound and outbound email, then it will do an effective job of keeping your network safe. The virus, malware, spam definitions are updated on a daily basis and will help any company that is looking to eliminate spam and malware.
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    Kaspersky Lab
    This service may be useful for some businesses, so it's important to try it before deciding. It offers multiple layers of protection for both assisted and unassisted attacks, sandboxing (for obfuscated attacks), and a decent anti-phishing tool. It can be tricky to set up, but not the end of the world. In our case, unfortunately, the false positives were just unbearable.
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    Pros
    Fortinet
    • FortiMail earned a AAA rating from SE Labs and a 99.78%.
    • Spam Capture Rate from Virus Bulletin.
    • The solution has an effective Antivirus module that protects from malicious URLs and attachments.
    • It also has an integrated cloud sandbox or can be integrated with a physical or virtual appliance (with an additional license).
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    Kaspersky Lab
    • Neural network based anti-phishing and anti-spam for multilayered security.
    • Scalable resources according to business growth.
    • Flexible to use in almost all devices.
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    Cons
    Fortinet
    • I would like to see a recommended config come base on the box.
    • I would like to see a secure score type area.
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    Kaspersky Lab
    • False positives.
    • Integration can be fiddly.
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    Support Rating
    Fortinet
    Any time I've had to use the support, it has been great! They always will recommend certain options, as well as explain what they do and why they are there. The support always gets back to me the same day, and are always pleasant to deal with. I never hesitate to call.
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    Kaspersky Lab
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    Alternatives Considered
    Fortinet
    I have used Barracuda Email Security in the past and FortiMail is just as effective. The interface is easy to use, and the configuration is straightforward in setting it up to work with Microsoft Exchange. Spam detection is effective, as well as malware/viruses and phishing attempts. Overall it is a great service.
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    Kaspersky Lab
    Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is very easy to set up and has way fewer false positives than Kaspersky Security for Mail Server. It has virtually the same features as the Kaspersky alternative and it is extremely easy to set up. It feels like Microsoft Exchange Online Protection gives slightly more transparency about its conclusions, which allows users to make an informed decision about certain messages.
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    Return on Investment
    Fortinet
    • It has been positive since we do not have mail crashes and we protect the information that is transmitted by these means.
    • The costs are very accessible.
    • Easy deployment and implementation.
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    Kaspersky Lab
    • Balance our manpower distribution in between security team and management team.
    • Help to create secure work environment for all staff.
    • Reduce our cost by proper utilization of security budget.
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