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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense

byCisco Systems
in Email Security
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense?

Cisco Secure Email is a software that provides email security by detecting and blocking threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware and business email compromise. The software offers protection through threat intelligence, advanced filtering, data loss prevention and encryption capabilities to help secure inbound and outbound email communications. It supports policy management, reporting and integration with security ecosystems to streamline administrative tasks and enhance visibility into email threats. Cisco Secure Email addresses the business challenge of safeguarding sensitive information, maintaining regulatory compliance and reducing the risk associated with email-borne attacks.

Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Pricing

Cisco Secure Email software utilizes a subscription-based pricing model with tiered options based on security features and volume of email protection required. Pricing varies depending on the number of users and the level of features selected, such as basic protection, advanced threat defense, and additional compliance modules. Annual licensing is standard, with options for renewing or scaling usage based on organizational needs.

Overall experience with Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense

IT Security & Risk Management Associate
250M - 500M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Cisco Email Tool: Advanced protection with support that can be improved based on user experience”

5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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LEAD ANALYTICS ENGINEER
500M - 1B USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“Best Email Security Strategy Tool By Cisco”

3.0
Jan 3, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Parent Company
Cisco
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(245 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
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4 Star
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  • IT Security & Risk Management Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Cisco Email Tool: Advanced protection with support that can be improved based on user experience

    5.0
    Apr 30, 2026
    Cisco Email, both on-premises and in the cloud, has good email filtering; its configuration list rules allow for high security protection.
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  • IT Security & Risk Management Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Cisco Email Tool: Advanced protection with support that can be improved based on user experience

    5.0
    Apr 30, 2026
    Cisco Email, both on-premises and in the cloud, has good email filtering; its configuration list rules allow for high security protection.
    Automated Translation from Spanish
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The ability to fine-tune the tool according to the organization's needs, whitelists and blacklists, forwarding of alerts, releasing an email from quarantine prior to analysis by the administrator

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The ability to fine-tune the tool according to the organization's needs, whitelists and blacklists, forwarding of alerts, releasing an email from quarantine prior to analysis by the administrator

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The ability to fine-tune the tool according to the organization's needs, whitelists and blacklists, forwarding of alerts, releasing an email from quarantine prior to analysis by the administrator

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