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Kaspersky Security for Mail Server pros and cons

Vendor: Kaspersky
3.8 out of 5

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PROS

Installation is possible on the same machine hosting an exchange system, complementing Sophos by scanning traffic on the mail server.
Anti-phishing and anti-spam capabilities are highly valued.
Easy integration with platforms like Fortinet firewalls is praised.
High integration rate with other systems is appreciated by many customers.
Cost savings of up to thirty percent have been achieved using Kaspersky Security for Mail Server.

CONS

Kaspersky does not monitor encrypted email attachments, which needs improvement.
There are stability issues, as Kaspersky is not 100 percent stable.
Kaspersky lacks customization options, requiring simpler configurations for users.
License renewal procedures for Kaspersky are complicated and difficult to find.
Customer service quality is rated six or seven, with Spanish support needing enhancement.
 

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server Pros review quotes

Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 4, 2023
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a highly reliable and dependable solution.
SI
Jan 12, 2022
You can install the plugins on the same machine hosting your exchange solution. It's a good complement for Sophos security, which scans the traffic before it reaches your mail service. Kaspersky is on the mail server itself while Sophos handles the incoming traffic. With both of them working together, we have the perfect solution for mail.
ZS
Mar 18, 2025
We have achieved cost savings of up to thirty percent by using Kaspersky Security for Mail Server.
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AM
Jul 11, 2023
The integration rate is very high in Kaspersky, which is why most of our customers like it.
MK
Jun 30, 2022
The most valuable features are the anti-phishing and anti-spam capabilities.
CB
Nov 1, 2022
The most valuable feature is the straightforward setup.
AR
Mar 5, 2025
I find the product valuable because it provides easy integration with other platforms like Fortinet firewalls.
 

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server Cons review quotes

Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 4, 2023
The biggest problem in the solution is related to its license renewal since it is pretty hard in Kaspersky to find out the procedure to renew a license.
SI
Jan 12, 2022
It would be great if Kaspersky could do what Sophos does for us. However, we love having these two different technologies doing the same thing. Sometimes Sophos has the patch to block a novel threat, but Kaspersky doesn't.
ZS
Mar 18, 2025
I rated the overall solution a five out of ten. If a user is looking for a low-budget solution with mid-level security without AI features, Kaspersky Security for Mail Server is suitable.
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AM
Jul 11, 2023
Kaspersky lacks in the area of customization, so simpler customization options need to be provided to users.
MK
Jun 30, 2022
Encrypted email attachments are not being monitored by this solution, which is an area that they need to work on.
CB
Nov 1, 2022
The solution is not 100 percent stable and that can use improvement.
AR
Mar 5, 2025
I have only made contact via email, and it is a little slow. I would give customer service a rating of six or seven. Improving Spanish support would greatly benefit users.