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Darktrace vs Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Darktrace
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (11th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (2nd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (1st), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (10th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (10th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (4th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (4th), AI Observability (7th)
Trend Micro Deep Discovery ...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Pasan Jayarathna - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Cyberwell Solution
Monitoring has improved data loss detection and now spots abnormal internal file transfers quickly
In my understanding, the best feature Darktrace offers is the identification of copying files, which acts as a DLP, and it is a main concern for companies because users sometimes copy data outside without knowing, especially those without a technical background. When I mention the DLP-like feature and file copying detection, the alerts have been very timely, as we get an alert within a couple of minutes, which is excellent. Even if some developers are working after hours and copying files, our SOC team detects this, and most of the time they call us so we can identify the users. The alerts are quite accurate and proactive.
Bilal Saleem - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Pre Sales NI at Nera Philippines Inc.
Reliability and threat intelligence make this solution competitive, but AI improvements can further enhance its effectiveness
The best features of Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector include its reliability. The second valuable feature is its built-in sandbox feature, allowing for inspection of incoming emails and attachments. The sandbox is an appliance that opens any attachment in an enclosed environment to assess its impact and potential for viruses. This protects the network from harmful threats. Trend Micro has a very large R&D team with excellent threat intel, allowing them to provide better solutions than some competitors. They understand emerging threats based on the information from their EDR. The key strengths can be summarized as reliability, a good integrated one-box solution that includes a sandbox, and their R&D capabilities and good ratings, which lead to better threat intelligence. The detailed threat intelligence provided by Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector is valuable in understanding the behavior and tactics of potential email threats.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"A very useful feature in Darktrace for real-time threat analysis is the packet inspection that analyzes the packet traffic in real time."
"This solution can reduce the resources required to run a security operation center by two-thirds."
"While it is complex, and difficult to use, once you understand the correct way to use it, it's a very good platform."
"Darktrace's most valuable features are its dashboards and its ability to summarize huge amounts of information about threats and suspicious traffic."
"I highly recommend the overall solution to other users and rate it as nine out of ten."
"I like the Antigena feature in Darktrace, as it offers immediate response and is helpful."
"Technical support is helpful and responsive."
"Darktrace is a good product and it can be implemented on premises."
"Trend Micro is a very good product."
"It can effectively monitor outbound and inbound devices."
"I find Trend Micro to be a good solution for security purposes."
"I would rate the solution's stability at ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector is the simple analysis of phishing emails."
"I like that it is very user-friendly and easy to install."
"The solution's most valuable features include visibility into the network and fast sandboxing technology for alerts, though response time can vary."
"I highly recommend Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector due to its security and scalability features."
 

Cons

"The only thing that I can think of that would improve it would be if they had a better visualization and a reporting portal."
"The cost is a bit on the higher side."
"Its documentation is not up to the mark. At times, I have a lot of trouble finding a solution. Even when I posted questions on the community chats, it took a lot of time for me to get answers. That's something that can be improved. Darktrace can focus on creating a more interactive community. If there are more people from Darktrace to focus on community chats, it would be better."
"Block attack capabilities or integration with other SIEM solutions such as IBM QRadar."
"If asked to rate Darktrace support on a scale from zero to ten where ten is the best, I would give them five points."
"There aren't so many third-party vendor platforms natively integrated with the platform."
"Its documentation is not up to the mark. At times, I have a lot of trouble finding a solution."
"The pricing needs improvement."
"Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector could improve by making it easier to use. Microsoft solutions are easier to use."
"Trend Micro's technical support has room for improvement. More efficient support should be provided, especially for standard support."
"The dashboard could be improved to match the quality of Check Point Harmony's dashboard."
"The tool needs to incorporate faster response times for issue detection, more detailed reports, and better compatibility with older operating systems (e.g., Windows 7, 8, Server 2012)."
"I would like to be able to send emails to a specific sandbox. This is a feature I would like to see added to the next release."
"To improve Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector, it should have updates with better AI and ML-based integration."
"The product's feature for message processing and blocking devices for bulk emails needs improvement."
"It could be more user-friendly, easier to install, and lighter on the network. I would say that for all products because you do not need technical expertise to take care of it. When you have a user-friendly solution, it makes it easier for the vendors or companies like us. We do not have to go to the client's site to attend to issues all the time. Because it is user-friendly, they can take care of it after some training."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was $3,600 a month or $2,000 plus or so. I am not sure. Its licensing is pretty simple."
"When it comes to large installations, it can be expensive, but for small accounts it's fine."
"It is a very expensive product."
"The price of Darktrace is high and could be reduced. We pay approximately $30,000 to $54,000 annually."
"The pricing is subscription-based and it is high."
"If you consider the features and the cost of market leaders, we are satisfied with the pricing."
"It is inexpensive considering what it can do and the competition."
"The cost of the solution is expensive for smaller businesses. They will not be able to afford it or might not need this type of security solution."
"The price of Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector is less expensive than Microsoft solutions."
"It's an expensive solution, and you may not see a return on investment in a short period of time. However, you will see a return over a long period of time."
"The solution's pricing is high, and I would rate it an eight out of ten."
"We pay for an annual subscription for this email security solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Performing Arts
12%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise29
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

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Which is better - SentinelOne or Darktrace?
Which solution is better depends on which is more suitable specifically for your company. Darktrace, for example, is meant for smaller to medium-sized businesses. It is also a good option for organ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Darktrace?
Concerning pricing for the product, I would say it is somewhat expensive.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector?
On the pricing side, Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector is not the cheapest, but it's not the highest either. Its prices are around 80%, which is lesser than some vendors but higher than most.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector?
To improve Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector, it should have updates with better AI and ML-based integration. While it has some capabilities in this area, focusing more on this aspect coul...
What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector?
The main use case for using Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector is for the anti-spam solution. Different enterprises get spam emails from multiple sources, so the use case for customers is t...
 

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Sample Customers

Irwin Mitchell, Open Energi, Wellcome Trust, FirstGroup plc, Virgin Trains, Drax, QUI! Group, DNK, CreaCard, Macrosynergy, Sisley, William Hill plc, Toyota Canada, Royal British Legion, Vitol, Allianz, KKR, AIRBUS, dpd, Billabong, Mclaren Group.
Bank Saint Petersburg, CEITEC S.A., Dar Al-Handasah, Mitsubishi Electric Information Systems, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, OKWAVE, Oman Arab Bank, VakifBank
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