Has strengthened email protection by blocking PII leaks and detecting unauthorized tool usage
What is our primary use case?
We are currently using Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration for our primary email security gateway to scan all the vulnerabilities that come in the mail and to safeguard us from spam mails.
We are using Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration for our PII DLP as well, ensuring that any PII information does not get leaked into the company, especially in the banking sector where a lot of PII information is shared, so it blocks all those PII information.
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is deployed in our organization on a public cloud. We are using it specifically for SASE-based with integration into Office 365.
What is most valuable?
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration not only blocks all the email but also provides separate threat graphs, and you can even create different flows to integrate with different Shadow IT.
The best features that Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration provides are its unique inline implementation method, its detection of Shadow IT software that most rest of the email security gateways don't consider, and its easy deployment in our environment which only takes a couple of clicks to integrate with MS 365, taking around two days to analyze all the emails sent and received from Microsoft 365.
The Shadow IT detection in Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is beneficial because many people in our organization use GitHub and different kinds of software with their office email ID, which integrates directly with our email, allowing us to know what software is linked and if it is necessary for the company or the particular users; thus, we can eliminate certain risks associated with it.
The implementation of Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration has made identifying vulnerabilities very easy, as we can assign certain members to it, allowing the end-user client to decide if they want the files sent by just having the option to receive files while sending an alert to the administrator, which simplifies the admin's tasks.
The time saved with Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is substantial because if a mail or file gets blocked, the administrator had to look into the account, but now the notification is sent to the end user, who can view the files themselves, saving time for both the administrators and end users, leading to enhanced efficiency.
What needs improvement?
Currently, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration only supports Google Suites and Office 365, and I wish it would support other email vendors as well. I hope it could also provide on-prem solutions for those who prefer not to use cloud services for email security.
Since Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration has AI integrated into it, it needs to be able to scan JPG files for pornography images, which it currently does not, as we receive many such emails that are bypassed by the system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration for about a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is very stable, and we have not received any complaints to date.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration's scalability is good because you just purchase licenses according to the number of users, and I don't think we need to add any resources regarding the scale.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration has been awesome, providing prompt responses from the support team.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used FortiGate email solutions, and we switched to Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration because we were purchasing Check Point Maestro solution with Quantum Security Gateways, and Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is listed in the leader quadrant in Gartner, which was a crucial reason for our choice.
What was our ROI?
We have not seen a return on investment yet because it has only been a year and we need to assess it over five years, but I can add that the troubleshooting needed for Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is very minimal, requiring few resources as the policy has been fine-tuned.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The setup cost for Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration was minimal since the vendor set it up for us.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Barracuda before choosing Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration.
What other advice do I have?
The pricing for Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration was decent because we purchased it in a bundle with our gateways and Maestro solution, and the licensing process was also easier.
If you want to ensure strong security, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is the best solution because it integrates with Threat AI, which gathers telemetry from different platforms like Quantum Security Gateways, CloudGuard, WAF, and endpoints, ensuring everything is synced in less than five seconds; whenever a threat arises in any firewall or endpoint, it is communicated to the ThreatCloud and reflects across all devices.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration a nine.
Deep email analyses with Harmony Email & Collaboration
What do you like best about the product?
Harmony Email provides advanced filtering, threat detection and unmatched security in the email workspace. I like the web interface in Check Point Infinity Platform that lets me see quarentined emails in Check Point and Microsoft 365 outlook, also there are many filtering options to find emails.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is a bit of a delay between sending and receiving emails (especially with lots of files) but it's still very fast and usable.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Filters phishing emails, scans files and text in emails, opens all links through Check Point firewall. Overall it's a set and forget implementation.
Easiest Email Security Gateway to Deploy over cloud with Shadow IT feature
What do you like best about the product?
Best feature I like about Avanan Cloud Email Security is its inline feature where it blocks the mail before it goes to the mailbox.
What do you dislike about the product?
It is only cloud based and it can only be integrated with Office365 or Google Suite.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has helped in blocking the spam mail and user will be notified about the attachment have been scanned by threat cloud AI
Effortless Email Security with Top-Notch Features
What do you like best about the product?
I find Avanan Cloud Email Security incredibly easy to use. The setup process was straightforward, requiring just a few clicks. I'm also impressed with its in-line feature, which effectively blocks threats before they reach the inbox. Furthermore, its cloud-based nature eliminates the need for infrastructure worries and gives me better control over email security. Its competitive pricing and recognition in Gartner make it an attractive option for cloud-based email security solutions.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike that the Avanan Cloud Email Security does not have an on-premises option. This limitation can be a significant drawback for instances when an organization requires an on-premise email security gateway.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find that Avanan enhances email security without needing deep infrastructure management, offering easy log access and control over email traffic.
Effective Threat Prevention with Smooth Setup
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate the smooth setup process of Avanan Cloud Email Security, which made it easy for us to get started. The high level of threat detection is valuable, as it provides scores for malicious emails and efficiently integrates with Office 365. This seamless API integration ensures robust protection by scanning emails through sandboxing, significantly reducing our spam and phishing threats. The tool's policy estimation features are excellent, allowing for effective threat management. Overall, the confidence it provides in securing our organization makes it a worthwhile investment.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike that the tool gives false positives, which requires continuous fine-tuning to improve its accuracy and achieve true positives.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find the product prevents phishing and malicious emails, providing seamless API integration with Office 365 and double protection, boosting my confidence in email security.
Has prevented threats effectively and gives detailed visibility across connected devices
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration involves using a Check Point 1800 Quantum Spark, which is not available in the options. I have used this Check Point as a firewall that is attached to my on-premises office, saving all my functions from malware attacks and various threat attacks.
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration has saved me from many threats and malware, and since I attached this Check Point in my office premises, I haven't faced any glitches or issues.
I do not have anything else to add about my main use case or any other ways it has helped my organization.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration offers great features, including a comprehensive dashboard where I can see everything easily in the admin interface. The dashboard shows details about mobile devices, phone devices, smart watches, each in different categories, which allows for easy identification. I have used different firewalls before that don't have options such as this, and Check Point includes this very good function.
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration has positively impacted my organization significantly. Earlier, when I used a different kind of firewall without multi-layer functions, my users faced issues often. However, since Check Point came into my office premises, it helps me substantially by detecting malware threats and ransomware threats, stopping them at the firewall itself before they reach the end user.
I have noticed many positive changes since using Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration. Previously, we received many support calls from users regarding malware threats and issues indicated by exclamation symbols. Now, whenever any user attempts to access unwanted sites, the firewall automatically blocks access and provides a pop-up to me as the admin, allowing me to log into the admin console immediately and block the device.
What needs improvement?
I do not feel there is anything to improve in Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration. What is currently available is sufficient and very good.
As of now, I do not have anything to add regarding needed improvements as everything is functioning properly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration for the past 1.8 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is very stable, and I have not experienced any downtime or reliability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration's scalability is excellent. It is already growing with my organization, and the support provided by Check Point Harmony meets my expectations and even exceeds them.
How are customer service and support?
For customer support, I would give a rating of nine out of ten.
I rate customer support nine out of ten because sometimes they do not provide immediate assistance, and it can take time for them to respond. That is the only problem; everything else is satisfactory.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Sophos 122 H, which is a much lower version.
I decided to switch from Sophos 122 H to Check Point Harmony because it offers a much better user login experience.
How was the initial setup?
I would rate Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration a nine out of ten.
I choose to give it nine out of ten because sometimes support has issues; they take some time when I raise a ticket. If they provided immediate support, I could give a ten out of ten.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, as it has saved a lot of money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, I find that the functionality they provide for what we paid is worthy.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, I did not evaluate any other options; I chose only this one option.
What other advice do I have?
I offer one suggestion to all users considering Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration: before purchasing any product from Check Point, please consult with Check Point support and account managers, and take a demo for two to three times.
In terms of business relationships, I am not with Check Point as a partner or reseller; I am just a customer.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration a nine.
Secure and Spam-Free Inbox and peace of Mind for Email Safety
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security keeps my inbox safe and clean. It blocks spam, phishing, and malicious emails automatically. It saves my team time and prevents unsafe emails from reaching us, so we don’t have to worry about email threats or data being stolen.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing is there to tell about the negative with the check point for now all going good.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security solves the problem of unwanted spam, phishing, and malicious emails. Before, unsafe emails could reach our inboxes and cause risks. Now, it automatically blocks these threats, keeps our email clean, saves time, protects data, and ensures safe and reliable communication for the team.
it’s a reliable tool for end user and strong security. it is easy to use. it is so good.
What do you like best about the product?
The best thing about Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security is how effectively it filters phishing, spam, and malicious emails. It gives us confidence that our users are protected, reduces inbox clutter, and ensures safer communication across the organization.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security is that sometimes legitimate emails are flagged as spam, requiring manual checks. The configuration can also feel complex for new administrators.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security is solving the problem of phishing, spam, and malicious emails reaching our users. It helps us prevent security breaches, reduces the risk of human error, and keeps inboxes clean so employees can focus on real work. The benefit is stronger protection, higher productivity, and greater confidence in our email security.
Effective Protection, Slightly Complex Setup
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best is how well it catches phishing emails that other filters sometimes miss. It gives clear info on why something was flagged, which really helps build trust in the system.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike is that the interface can be a bit clunky, some settings are buried, and it takes a while to get used to where everything is.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It’s helping block phishing, spam, and malicious emails before they reach our users. That’s saved us a lot of time dealing with threats manually and reduced the risk of someone clicking on something they shouldn’t.
Powerful email management with Harmony Email & Collaboration
What do you like best about the product?
The email scanning and filtering is seamless. Once configured the only intervention you might need to do is when you receive an alert.
What do you dislike about the product?
The Web portal has a lot of options which is overwhelming sometimes, but overall there is little to dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Harmony Email & Collaboration does advanced threat protection and phishing detection. The emails are all analyzed and only go to the destination mailbox if the contents of the email are all proven to be secure. There are many policy configurations, which keep our company and users secure.
