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Proofpoint Core Email Protection Reviews & Product Details

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Time to Implement

2 months

Proofpoint Core Email Protection Reviews (628)

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Proofpoint Core Email Protection Reviews (628)

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Users consistently praise the product for its effective threat detection and ease of use, highlighting its ability to block phishing and malware before they reach inboxes. Many appreciate the comprehensive reporting features that enhance visibility into email threats, making it easier to manage security risks. However, some users note that the interface can be overwhelming due to multiple dashboards.

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Paul Z.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential Protection for Our Organization"
5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I'm not sure, everything I guess. I don't see how our organization would protect itself without it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

nothing. it works great. other than the DNS/load balancer outage we had recently, not a complaint about the product itself really. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Proofpoint is Power in Security"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

The filtering, protection, TAP and TRAP, everything about Proofpoint is better protecting our environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

The GUI could be updated. A search bar addition to locate certain settings would be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Mikhail M.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"More Trustworthy Email Protection with Proofpoint but lacks in features for Canadian customers vs US"
5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I can trust Proofpoint email protection more compared to what we used before. The lack of it for us is satori is not available in Canada. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Would like to have satori abuse mailbox for Canadian users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Daniel B.
IT Systems Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust Email Security with Some Rule Management Hurdles"
4/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I like how the email quarantine does a really good job at capturing potentially malicious emails. We also appreciate the ability to preview, release, release and approve, or block these emails that do get caught in quarantine. It's a quick way for us to see if the emails are malicious and act accordingly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

We have had a few challenges with rule filters. Some complex scenarios we just had to abandon because of a lack of setting options or what we wanted to happen with emails were not available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Vasu T.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Complete Email Protection from Proofpoint"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

It provides highly accurate email threat detection and stops threats before they reach users’ inboxes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

A bit complex, multip-portal user interface is a major issue that needs to be fixed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Tayo A.
Senior Cyber Specialist (ISSO)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Proofpoint Stopped Bad Emails in Their Tracks"
5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Before Proofpoint, we had issues with bad emails getting through, even the obvious ones. After Proofpoint, that changed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Right now, the main downside of Proofpoint for me is the combination of the API and the SEG. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Trevor O.
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Trevor O.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Unmatched Email Security Visibility"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

We have visibility now in ways that no other email security tools have provided. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

There is a legacy portion of the software that is cumbersome and slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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DJ L.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Granular Policy Configuration That Truly Shines"
5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

The granular policy configuration capabilities are a strong point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Nothing to add at the moment—the product meets my business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Miguel V.
IT Analyst II - Microsoft (Exchange Administrator)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Strong Protection Against Malicious Emails"
5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

What I appreciate most is that it protects our users from malicious emails, which these days can be extremely harmful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

There’s nothing I dislike about it. I think any software needs a bit of tuning to work properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Aaliyah W.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Quarantine Review Feature, but Slow Performance and a Buggy Interface"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I like that I can quarantine a message and review it before it ever reaches anyone’s inbox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

It’s really slow and sometimes the interface doesn’t work without refreshing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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How is it possible to limit the quaratine folder. I still have too many mails quarantined.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

11 months

Average Discount

12%

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