TechValidate Research on Cisco Email Security

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Cisco Email Security Case Study

Medium Enterprise Computer Software Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise computer software company is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Proofpoint

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AnyConnect
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
    • Prevented data loss of sensitive content in outgoing email
    • Encrypted sensitive data in outgoing email to achieve compliance with regulations
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than 24 hours after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Emerus Operations

Introduction

This case study of Emerus Operations is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Decreased spam to inboxes by 60% over previous solution.”

“Interface is great while also providing in-depth CLI resources. Easily deployed and placed into production.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Cisco data loss prevention (DLP) for email
    • Cisco encryption products
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Barracuda

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AnyConnect
    • Routers, ASA, switches

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
    • Prevented data loss of sensitive content in outgoing email
    • Encrypted sensitive data in outgoing email to achieve compliance with regulations
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than a week after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Hilti Corp.

Introduction

This case study of Hilti Corp. is based on a June 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Assigned the highest rating because of the product’s centralized reporting, good search options and high level of security.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately purchase Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Better search options for tracking
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • nothing…
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • O365

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than a week after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Medium Enterprise Chemicals Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise chemicals company is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Assigned the highest rating due to post discovery of threat and remediation.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Trend Micro

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AMP for Endpoints or AMP on another product
    • AnyConnect
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Umbrella

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than an hour after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Muscogee County School District

Introduction

This case study of Muscogee County School District is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“It has reduced the amount of phishing and malware email in our district by 40%. We are able to focus on different tasks.”

“Cisco Email Security is a very easy to use product. The devices are cloud -based, which covers disaster recovery. It is very efficient on detecting malicious malware and phishing email messages. "

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
    • More robust data loss prevention and encryption capabilities
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Cisco data loss prevention (DLP) for email
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Barracuda
    • Microsoft

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

  • We are demoing AMP right now.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • We are demoing Umbrella, Stealthwatch, and AMP currently.

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
    • Prevented data loss of sensitive content in outgoing email
    • Encrypted sensitive data in outgoing email to achieve compliance with regulations
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than a month after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Medium Enterprise Environmental Services & Equipment Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise environmental services & equipment company is based on a June 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Cisco Email Security reduced spam by 60% and detected 20% more threats.”

“Cisco Email Security adds another level of security to our overall posture.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Trend Micro

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AMP for Endpoints or AMP on another product
    • AnyConnect
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Stealthwatch
    • Web Security Appliance (WSA)

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than 24 hours after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

CAE Technology Services

Introduction

This case study of CAE Technology Services is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Decreased spam by 100%”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
    • More robust data loss prevention and encryption capabilities
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Symantec
    • Barracuda

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AMP for Endpoints or AMP on another product
    • AnyConnect
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Umbrella
    • Web Security Appliance (WSA)

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Prevented data loss of sensitive content in outgoing email
    • Encrypted sensitive data in outgoing email to achieve compliance with regulations

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Angel Iglesias, S.A. (Ikusi)

Introduction

This case study of Angel Iglesias,S.A. (IKUSI) is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Spam has decreased by 80% and phishing emails are almost gone.”

“Assigned rating because of the product’s ability to analyze malicious attachments in a sandbox environment.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Trend Micro

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AMP for Endpoints or AMP on another product
    • AnyConnect
    • Cloudlock
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System
    • Stealthwatch
    • Umbrella

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than a week after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Medium Enterprise Food Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise food company is based on a June 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
    • More robust data loss prevention and encryption capabilities
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Proofpoint
    • Symantec

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AnyConnect
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Umbrella

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
    • Encrypted sensitive data in outgoing email to achieve compliance with regulations

Cisco Email Security Case Study

State & Local Government

Introduction

This case study of a state & local government is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled organization asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Our previous spam filter did not work as well. We would spend 1-2 hours a week creating rules to help prevent spam.”

“Assigned a high rating because it is in the cloud making management a snap – no hardware/software to update. It is easy to manage and it works well.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Mimecast
    • Barracuda

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

*Did not buy Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) at the same time as Cisco Email Security.

  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • Umbrella

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster

Cisco Email Security Case Study

State & Local Government

Introduction

This case study of a state & local government is based on a May 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled organization asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Assigned the highest rating due to Office 365 integration”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
    • Abililty to remove malicious emails from a user’s Office 365 mailbox.
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Microsoft Office 365 built-in tools
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Barracuda
    • Forcepoint

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AnyConnect
    • Cisco ASA

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than 24 hours after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

City of Sarasota, Florida

Introduction

This case study of City of Sarasota, Florida is based on a June 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with Cisco Email Security has helped my organization protect against stealthy malware and remediate it faster.”

“Decreased time spent on detection and reduced spam by about 80%.”

“It is easy to maintain, clear deliverables, great customer service, does what it says it will do. In addition, it catches not only outbound sensitive data but inbound as well.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • Chose Cisco Email Security to protect their Office 365 email because Cisco has:
    • Stronger protection from advanced email threats (business email compromise (BEC), advanced malware and/or phishing)
    • Better spam efficacy
    • Global presence and more comprehensive threat intelligence
    • More robust data loss prevention and encryption capabilities
  • Protects sensitive information in outgoing emails with:
    • Cisco data loss prevention (DLP) for email
  • Evaluated the following vendors prior to choosing Cisco Email Security:
    • Proofpoint
    • Mimecast

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Bought Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Cisco Email Security at the same time.
  • Using the following Cisco products in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • AnyConnect
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Umbrella

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Achieved the following with Cisco Email Security:
    • Protected users from threats in incoming email to prevent breaches
    • Contained the impact of threats due to faster detection
    • Remediated stealthy malware faster
    • Prevented data loss of sensitive content in outgoing email
    • Encrypted sensitive data in outgoing email to achieve compliance with regulations
  • Reduced their time to detection of threats by more than an hour after using Cisco Email Security.

Cisco Email Security Case Study

State & Local Government

Introduction

This case study of a state & local government is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled organization asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
  • To integrate with other Cisco security products

Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

  • Symantec
  • Trend Micro
  • Barracuda

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
  • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
    • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
    • Umbrella
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System
    • AnyConnect

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Is satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
  • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
    • Detect threats faster
    • Remediate advanced malware

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Small Business Health Care Company Enhances Office 365 Email Security

Introduction

This case study of a small business health care company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“We are still early in our migration, but we have seen a 20% increase in detection of spam and malware.”

“One interface to setup and configure as well as visualize.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)
  • To improve spam efficacy
  • To integrate with other Cisco security products

Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

  • Proofpoint
  • Symantec

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

  • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
  • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
    • Umbrella
    • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • Stealthwatch
    • AnyConnect

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
  • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
    • Detect threats faster
    • Remediate advanced malware
    • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

Cisco Email Security Case Study

State & Local Government

Introduction

This case study of a state & local government is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled organization asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)
  • To integrate with other Cisco security products

Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

  • Trend Micro

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
  • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
    • Umbrella
    • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    • AnyConnect

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

  • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
  • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
    • Remediate advanced malware
    • Prevent data loss/leaks

Cisco Email Security Case Study

Medium Enterprise Health Care Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise health care company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

  • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
  • To improve spam efficacy
  • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons
  • Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:
    • Symantec
    • Mimecast
  • Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
      • Stealthwatch
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Detect threats faster
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Small Business Retail Company Enhances Office 365 Security

    Introduction

    This case study of a small business retail company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)
    • To improve spam efficacy

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

    • Barracuda

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud.
    • Reason for deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud or partly in the cloud:
      • Ease of management with no hardware to maintain

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Detect threats faster
      • Remediate advanced malware
      • Accelerate incident response

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Large Enterprise Electronics Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a large enterprise electronics company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “Cisco Email Security is better integrated into our system than other systems.”

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To integrate with other Cisco security products

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • Trend Micro
    • Barracuda

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
      • Umbrella
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Prevent data loss/leaks

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    State & Local Government

    Introduction

    This case study of a state & local government is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled organization asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons
    • To integrate with other Cisco security products

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

    • Symantec

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed organization uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Detect threats faster
      • Prevent data loss/leaks
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Medium Enterprise Retail Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a medium enterprise retail company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “Cisco Email Security data loss prevention (DLP) is very helpful, fast support and remediation for any email problems/concerns, which has been valuable. The Outlook plugin is a good tool as well to have individual employees denote spam and marketing emails.”

    “We like the flexibility and integration with other Cisco products.”

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons
    • To integrate with other Cisco security products

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • Proofpoint
    • Mimecast

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Accelerate incident response
      • Prevent data loss/leaks

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Small Business Energy & Utilities Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a small business energy & utilities company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “Cisco Email Security reduced administrator time from an hour or so per day to an hour or so per week.

    It also reduced helpdesk time dealing with spam false-positive/false-negatives, as end users can get messages from quarantine or report on spam/phishing without involving the helpdesk."

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

    • SpamAssassin and other open source tools

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security product used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Remediate advanced malware

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Medium Enterprise Real Estate Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a medium enterprise real estate company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • GFI, Marshal86, Postini

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System
      • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is extremely satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Detect threats faster
      • Remediate advanced malware
      • Prevent data loss/leaks
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Large Enterprise Health Care Company Safeguards Office 365 Email with Cisco Email Security

    Introduction

    This case study of a large enterprise health care company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “We started with Microsoft’s built-in tools but they do not do a good enough job. Cisco Email Security is much better.”

    “Unlike Microsoft, it works.”

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

    • Proofpoint

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud to enhance Microsoft O365 Exchange Online Protection.
    • Reason for deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud:
      • Falls inline with their IT strategy
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Umbrella
      • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Detect threats faster
      • Accelerate incident response

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Large Enterprise Health Care Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a large enterprise health care company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • Trend Micro
    • Barracuda

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud.
    • Reason for deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud or partly in the cloud:
      • Ease of management with no hardware to maintain
    • Other Cisco security product used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Detect threats faster

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    S&P 500 Energy & Utilities Company

    Introduction

    This case study of an S&P 500 energy & utilities company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “Cisco Email Security offers faster management and makes it easier to respond to questions and search logs. We were also able to customize the experience for users to utilize the junk email folder.”

    “Content filters are extremely configurable. The solution has multiple options for most settings that enabled us to customize our user experience.”

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • Symantec
    • Barracuda

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Detect threats faster
      • Remediate advanced malware

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Large Enterprise Energy & Utilities Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a large enterprise energy & utilities company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “The solution performs as expected and enables our IT Security to remediate threats faster than they would be able to otherwise.”

    “We like that it increases integrations with the Cisco security ecosystem.”

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons
    • To integrate with other Cisco security products

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

    • Symantec

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
      • Umbrella
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System
      • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Detect threats faster
      • Remediate advanced malware
      • Accelerate incident response
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Medium Enterprise Electronics Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a medium enterprise electronics company is based on a March 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solution:

    • Barracuda

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Web Security Appliance (WSA)
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is extremely satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Prevent data loss/leaks
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Small Business Engineering Company Uses Cisco Email Security to Protect Office 365 Email

    Introduction

    This case study of a small business engineering company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    “Cisco Email Security has increased our overall email security posture. We will likely discontinue the subscription of the Microsoft EOP on our Office 365 environment.”

    “We like the integration/congruence with the existing Cisco ecosystem.”

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)
    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons
    • To integrate with other Cisco security products

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • Proofpoint
    • Gwava (both with GroupWise and Office 365 as the mail systems)

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security using the cloud to enhance Microsoft O365 email security (EOP).
    • Reasons for deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud or partly in the cloud:
      • Ease in managing with no hardware to maintain
      • Automatic software updates
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
      • Umbrella
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System
      • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Detect threats faster
      • Prevent data loss/leaks
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Medium Enterprise Financial Services Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a medium enterprise financial services company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To enhance Microsoft O365 email security (Exchange Online Protection)
    • To improve spam efficacy
    • To prevent data loss and encrypt sensitive content for compliance reasons

    Purchased Cisco Email Security over the following competitive solutions:

    • Proofpoint
    • Symantec
    • Mimecast

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise.
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
      • AnyConnect

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is extremely satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Detect threats faster
      • Accelerate incident response
      • Secure sensitive information in transit with encryption

    Cisco Email Security Case Study

    Large Enterprise Energy & Utilities Company

    Introduction

    This case study of a large enterprise energy & utilities company is based on a February 2018 survey of Cisco Email Security customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

    Challenges

    The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Email Security:

    • To protect against advanced threats (ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) or phishing)
    • To improve spam efficacy

    Use Case

    The key features and functionalities of Cisco Email Security that the surveyed company uses:

    • Currently deploying Cisco Email Security on-premise and in the cloud
    • Reasons for deploying Cisco Email Security in the cloud or partly in the cloud:
      • Ease in managing with no hardware to maintain
      • Automatic software updates
      • Cost-effectiveness
      • Deployment flexibility (moving to the cloud at your own pace)
      • Capitalize subscription licensing with the ability to run on-prem
    • Other Cisco security products used in addition to Cisco Email Security:
      • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)

    Results

    The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Email Security:

    • Is very satisfied with their purchase of Cisco Email Security.
    • Cisco Email Security enables the organization to:
      • Prevent security breaches
      • Detect threats faster
      • Remediate advanced malware



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