Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness vs Proofpoint Email Protection comparison

The compared Arctic Wolf Networks and Proofpoint solutions aren't in the same category. Arctic Wolf Networks is ranked #10 in SAT , and holds a 2.6% mindshare in the category. Proofpoint is ranked #2 in SEG , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 20.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Proofpoint users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness and Proofpoint Email Protection based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Arctic Wolf Managed Securit...

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Awareness Training (10th)

Proofpoint Email Protection

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (2nd), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (4th), Digital Risk Protection (3rd), Office 365 Protection (2nd), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness and Proofpoint Email Protection aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness is designed for Security Awareness Training and holds a mindshare of 2.6%, down 6.1% compared to last year.
Proofpoint Email Protection, on the other hand, focuses on Secure Email Gateway (SEG), holds 20.3% mindshare, up 20.2% since last year.

Security Awareness Training Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness	2.6%
KnowBe4	17.7%
Proofpoint’s ZenGuide	7.0%
Other	72.7%

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Secure Email Gateway (SEG) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection	20.3%
Microsoft Defender for Office 365	24.2%
Mimecast Email Security	14.4%
Other	41.1%

Secure Email Gateway (SEG)

Featured Reviews

Jared Kruger

Buisness Developer Manager / Sales Executive at Troye

A reasonably-priced service to help build a culture of security with a good technical support team

In our company, we tailor the service to meet the needs of our customers. If one of our company's customers struggles with a certain aspect, we help tailor the service and fix or switch it for them. I can't really think of an area that could be improved in the service. In a company, the service is more for training your team and the other extended teams. Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness should have increased flexibility for creating any training. Assuming that this week, you decide that you want the company to hold a training on a certain aspect, but I see that the training is made quite a bit in advance so that training materials are always available for the customers. Some flexibility to add very specific types of training upon request from a customer would make for a great improvement in Arctic Wolf Managed Security.

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Steve Bradbury

Consultant at Exelixis Inc

Email defenses have blocked advanced threats and provide deep visibility into risky users

The areas that have room for improvement in Proofpoint Email Protection include their cost of ownership, which is fairly high. To manage and run all their products, I have to list and manage administrators in seven or eight different places. That is too many places to keep track of since for this tool I have to go to one location, and for another tool I have to go to a different location. They need to simplify the administration management of administrators and consolidate that into one place for all their products. Access to all the different products is very scattered. For some products I go to one URL, and for different products I go to a different URL. They have a threat URL that has most of their products in it, but not all. They need to simplify the interface to show all the products I have access to in one location.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The service's customers get some form of training every two weeks to help fight against common attacks."

"The archive feature is valuable."

"The solution offers very good flexibility. You can blacklist or whitelist with ease."

"The most valuable features of Proofpoint Email Protection are the performance from being on the cloud."

"It was easy to set up."

"Proofpoint is the main tool for blocking spam because it denies the connection altogether."

"Proofpoint Email Protection is stable enough and does its job of virus, malware, and email scam detection. Setting it up is not too complicated."

"The stability is very good."

"The most valuable features of Proofpoint Email Protection are ease of use, data loss prevention, antivirus, and spam protection."

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Cons

"Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness should have increased flexibility for creating any training."

"In terms of improvement, the price could be better. Additionally, more security could be implemented."

"It's scalable, but the devil's in the details — you have to know your email volumes."

"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The initial setup is complex."

"I would want better spear phishing protection in the essentials package."

"It has too many screens. It is kind of a conglomeration of products. In other words, they built product A, product B, and product C, and they are yet to integrate them into a single administrative console. I would certainly like to see a more seamless administrative interface. I would also like to see them include more bang for the buck, by including features like email fraud protection, rather than making their product so piecemeal, where you are buying little pieces. I agree with the idea of having multiple tiers or layers, but maybe as small, medium, and large, as opposed to an a la carte menu."

"The setup requires expertise. It needs someone with experience on managing it, and I would rate the implementation as needing someone experienced."

"The product's deployment is complex and requires technical knowledge."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness is very cheap. I rate the service's price two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."

"It is on a yearly basis. Their floor for SMB doesn't matter. The user count is 100 users and below at $2,500 a year. Its cost is higher than other solutions. It is probably about 20% to 30% higher than what you would get with Microsoft. There are no additional costs. All costs are factored in. It can be improved pricing-wise so that it is affordable for the SMB market."

"The licensing model for Proofpoint Email Protection is simple. It's based on the number of users. Price-wise, Proofpoint Email Protection is a five out of ten because it's a pretty expensive solution."

"The end customer is buying our solution, which can be for monthly or annual usage depending on our payment and business model."

"It is expensive."

"Proofpoint is fairly expensive."

"The solution charges per user per month to use it. There are not any additional fees in addition to the standard living fees."

"Customers pay around $90,000 yearly for a 1,000-user organization, with the subscription license being the main expense, apart from implementation fees."

"The licensing cost of Proofpoint Email Protection is a lot higher than other solutions, such as Barracuda."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Government

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	18

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What do you like most about Proofpoint Email Protection?

It is a very scalable solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Proofpoint Email Protection?

In terms of pricing, it is okay compared to others. I would say it is normal. Additional costs do come in, but it enhances security.

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What needs improvement with Proofpoint Email Protection?

I believe they still need to improve by consolidating some portals, as currently, you have to log in separately to a few of them.

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

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Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Proofpoint Digital Protection

Overview

Delivered using the cloud-native Arctic Wolf® Platform, Managed Security Awareness® is the only security awareness training solution provided as a concierge service. We help organizations end the cyber risk of social engineering attacks and human error with a full-managed service, removing administrative burden from IT teams. More than training, Managed Security Awareness includes 24/7 account takeover monitoring, integrated phishing simulations, and awareness coaching. Arctic Wolf uses ongoing microlearning techniques and fresh content developed by our in-house team of highly trained security awareness experts to prepare employees to defend themselves and your organization from active cyber threats that cannot be prevented by existing security tools.

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Proofpoint Email Protection provides powerful filtering against spam, phishing, and malware, leveraging effective threat detection and blocking capabilities. This solution integrates smoothly with platforms like Office 365, offering a user-friendly dashboard for seamless operations.

Proofpoint Email Protection focuses on email security, ensuring protection against phishing, malware, and spam. It includes features like URL scanning, anti-phishing, anti-virus protection, and sandboxing for comprehensive threat analysis. Its advanced analytics through TAP and TRAP, along with strong integration abilities, make it appealing for handling email threats. While scalability and ease of deployment are advantages, challenges such as integration in complex environments, the cost, and limited local support require attention. Enhancements in search functionality, email encryption, and improved phishing detection are also needed.

What are the key features of Proofpoint Email Protection?

Effective Filtering: Blocks spam, phishing, and malware with high accuracy.
URL Scanning: Protects against malicious links.
Advanced Analytics: Provides insights through TAP and TRAP.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with platforms like Office 365.
User-friendly Dashboard: Simplifies email management and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Scalability: Adaptable to organizational growth without losing performance.
Strong Threat Protection: Comprehensive defense against email threats.
Easy Deployment: Streamlined setup process for smooth integration.
Advanced Threat Analysis: Identifies and neutralizes threats efficiently.

Industries adopting Proofpoint Email Protection include finance, healthcare, and education sectors, which benefit from its robust email security measures. Educational institutions prioritize safe communication for staff and students, while healthcare organizations focus on protecting sensitive patient data. Financial services benefit from preventing data breaches and fraud through advanced threats management.

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Sample Customers

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Blocket, University of Waterloo, Lincoln Memorial University, WellSpan Health, U-Haul, Carestream Health, Westinghouse

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