What is Symantec Messaging Gateway?
The Symantec™ Messaging Gateway is an on-premise email security solution that provides inbound and outbound protection against the latest messaging threats, including ransomware, spear phishing, and business email compromise (BEC).It catches more than 99 percent of spam and provides built-in data protection capabilities to keep your email secure and confidential, and it effectively responds to new messaging threats with real-time antispam and antimalware intelligence.
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83 Likeliness to Recommend
93 Plan to Renew
77 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Symantec Messaging Gateway?
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Generous Negotitation
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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Feature Ratings
Anti Spam and Bulk Email Detection
Data Loss Prevention
Anti Phishing and Spear Phishing
Anti Malware Signature Detection
Email Retention and Archiving
End User Spam Visibility and Controls
Reporting Components
Encryption and Decryption
Hosted Email Support
URL and Malware Detection
Anti Malware Behavioral Detection
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Customization
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Implementation
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Data Integration
Breadth of Features
Business Value Created
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Symantec Messaging Gateway Reviews
Ciaran H.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2021
The cream of the crop
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Messaging Gateway from other similar products?
Strong focus on Anti-Spam and Anti-Malware with several engines providing defence in depth
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ease of setup
What do you dislike most about this product?
No business continuity options
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are purchasing the Virtual appliance, size your host accordingly
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
kalpesh Y.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2021
Symantec mail gateway
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Messaging Gateway from other similar products?
User friendly
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Admin console user friendly
What do you dislike most about this product?
Integration
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
High class products
Pros
- Unique Features
- Effective Service
- Caring
- Saves Time
Mansi T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2020
Good product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Messaging Gateway from other similar products?
customer support
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
ease of use
What do you dislike most about this product?
unclear solution manual
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
most descriptive user manual
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
- Fair
Cons
- Less Performance Enhancing
- Commodity Features
