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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Exchange Online Protection

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.6 /10
Category
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection
8.5 /10

What is Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?

Guard against spam and malware, maintain email access during and after emergencies, and simplify administration of messaging environments with help from Exchange Online Protection deployed across a global network of data centers.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Exchange Online Protection won the following awards in the Cloud Email Security category

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Microsoft Exchange Online Protection Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

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94 Plan to Renew

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83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+87 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?

7% Negative
12% Neutral
81% Positive

Pros

  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Helps Innovate
  • Transparent
  • Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 87

Tagging

90

O365 integration

88

Anti-Spoofing Protection

88

Administrator Dashboard and Reporting

86

Email Account Protection

86

Phishing Protection

85

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

85

User Flagging of Suspicious Emails

84

Data Loss Prevention

83

Administrator Email Processing

83

Managed Services Offering

83

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of IT Administration

87

Business Value Created

87

Ease of Implementation

86

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Breadth of Features

83

Quality of Features

82

Ease of Data Integration

82

Ease of Customization

81

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

80

Vendor Support

72

Microsoft Exchange Online Protection Reviews

Howard C.

  • Role: Human Resources
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

Great software, uses it everyday

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Exchange Online Protection from other similar products?

ease of use

What do you dislike most about this product?

can't really think of one

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

to use it extensively

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Daniel G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

Security and Efficiency Within Reach of Everyone

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Exchange Online Protection from other similar products?

Microsoft EOP stands out among other industry products because it embraces simplicity and easy accessibility for its users. EOP stands out from similar solutions because it provides an interface which enables users to handle email security management without encountering difficulties. It suits organizations of all sizes since it matches both extensive businesses alongside smaller companies that operate with restricted resources and time.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I find the protection of our email data through EOP to be the leading reason for my contentment with the system. I can modify all filtering systems along with setup alerts to construct a specific set of protections that fits our organization's requirements. The system operates at an impressive level because it generates few incorrect alerts which lets our workers stay focused on their work tasks.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The documentation and tutorial materials have limited scope which constitutes the main drawback of using EOP. The discovery of intuitive interfaces along with occasional challenging advanced settings remains a common experience during use. The assistance of technical support personnel combined with being patient provides a solution to these issues.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Without any doubt I would recommend Microsoft EOP as the optimal solution. The security measures together with the user-friendly interface and wide accessibility classify Microsoft EOP as the perfect solution for digital communication protection in any organization. The support from Microsoft provides users with reassurance about the reliability of the service. Users who seek a user-friendly solution for email security should choose EOP as their security system.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Unique Features

Deep M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

MS EOP for unified email security and management

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Exchange Online Protection from other similar products?

Definitely its exceptionally smooth integration within the Microsoft 365 environment. EOP isn't just bolted on; it inherently works with Exchange Online, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and the wider Microsoft security framework. It's so tightly woven into the Microsoft 365 world, managing EOP tends to be simpler, with security rules applied consistently across different Microsoft services to deliver a strong, multi-layered defense against spam, malware and phishing attempts, enhanced by the intelligence and constant updates from Microsoft's extensive global network.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the most is its remarkable ease of use coupled with its surprising depth of functionality. Mostly, products with a wide array of features can become cumbersome and require a steep learning curve. However, EOP has a clean and intuitive interface and helps even novice users to quickly grasp the basics and become productive. Yet, beneath this simplicity lies a robust engine capable of handling complex tasks and customization options for more advanced users. The balance between accessibility and power is a rare and highly appreciated trait in my book, making it a genuinely enjoyable and efficient tool to work with.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I actually feel is when it comes to fine-tuning the security settings, especially for complex threats or unique company setups, the options are a bit less detailed than what you'd get with specialized security tools and make me feel somewhat restricted to Microsoft's approach, which I think is limiting if I have very specific or complicated security needs. My primary concern is that it doesn't always have the level of specific control and personalization I'd like.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

One of the best things about MS EOP is how well it works with everything else, making it way easier to handle admin tasks and set up rules. Right from the start, it has strong security with reliable anti-spam and anti-malware tools that's backed by all the threat info Microsoft has, so our email is well-protected and secured. On top of that, getting this service as part of our Microsoft 365 subscription is a real win – it saves us money and the hassle of a standalone, clunkier, third-party product. I strongly recommend it for simple management, solid basic security and smooth integration. EOP is definitely a smart and affordable pick.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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