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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense

byCisco Systems
in Email Security
4.6

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

Chief Information Security Officer
<50M USD, Insurance (except health)
FAVORABLE

“AI-Driven Email Gateway Improves Defense Yet Faces Support-Related Criticism”

4.0
Mar 24, 2026
It does what it says and thats all we need to have a great experience implementing the solution.
LEAD ANALYTICS ENGINEER
500M - 1B USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“Best Email Security Strategy Tool By Cisco”

3.0
Jan 3, 2025
From the past 5 years this tool become key components in our organization's email security strategy. It's multi layered approach to protect from threats is amazing. It's ability to use threat intelligence and machine learning to identify and block the malicious mails. It's easy to use user interface and ability to customize based on our organization's needs is amazing. There notification ability is amazing as it notify the IT team if any malicious threat is available on mail.

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+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Likes & Dislikes

Like

We are using Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense as an email gateway in our org. This enables us to better protect our end-users and also, Cloud-scale, AI-driven capabilities eliminate previous limitations.

Like

Its ability to identify the malicious mails and block the mails using inbuilt machine learning capabilities. Its ability to scan the attachment before downloading. It's ability to provide the detailed reports and analytics on email threats.

Like

I like the comprehensive coverage. AI, behavioral analytics and machine learning ensures advanced threat protection. Reduces risks and costs. Enhances email threat visibility.

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Support

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Nothing.

Dislike

No bad experiences yet. It offers proper protection.

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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(241 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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  • Chief Information Security Officer
    <50M USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    AI-Driven Email Gateway Improves Defense Yet Faces Support-Related Criticism

    4.0
    Mar 24, 2026
    It does what it says and thats all we need to have a great experience implementing the solution.
  • It Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    My Experience With Cisco Secure Threat Defense

    5.0
    Feb 17, 2026
    With this Cisco platform, we effectively detect and prevent advanced email threats thanks to its AI features. From BEC, ransomware to phishing, the platform effectively deals with this threats and protects our emails from data loss. By leveraging AI, behavioral analytics, and machine learning, the platform ensures comprehensive email protection.
  • IT ASSOCIATE
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Wide Range of Options Creates Trade-Off Between Control and Manageability

    5.0
    Sep 15, 2025
    Cisco provides a solid portfolio with builds into many use cases, it is overall a big toolbox that just provides.
  • Accountant
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Unbeatable Email Protection With Cisco Secure Email

    5.0
    Jan 13, 2026
    We advancing email threats, Cisco Secure Email comes in handy to protect our emails and email data. The advanced protection ensures all inbound/outbound emails are protected, thus protecting our brand. In addition, the auto remediation as well as encryption capabilities makes Cisco Secure Email more suitable for email protection.
  • IT SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Great Email protection with some smaller downsides that are noticeable if you need to troubleshoot on it

    4.0
    Aug 26, 2025
    Cisco Secure Email is able to provide robust protection for your inbound and outbound emails, its configuration is a mix between simple and more complicated.
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