Suresh, I am more interested in option 1 and would want opinion from those with experience on that. -----Original Message----- From: Suresh Ramasubramanian <ops.lists@gmail.com> To: Alex Kamiru <nderitualex@gmail.com> Cc: nanog <nanog@nanog.org> Subject: Re: Carrier class email security recommendation Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:37:46 +0530 You have multiple options 1. Ironport / Fortinet etc gateways. [Not barracuda - hardly carrier class, enterprise grade more like it] 2. Outsource to a provider like Messagelabs or MXLogic that only handles the spam filtering, lets you host your own mailboxes 3. Outsource to one or more vendors of hosted email services - Google Apps, Microsoft BPOS, IBM Lotuslive etc your choice based on what meets your requirements. --srs (full disclosure - head, antispam @ ibm lotuslive) 2010/4/12 Alex Kamiru <nderitualex@gmail.com>:
I am in the process of sourcing for a carrier class email security solution that will replace our current edge spam gateways based on open source solutions. Some solutions that am currently considering are Ironport, Fortinet Fortimail, MailFoundry and Barracuda. I'd therefore wish to know, based on your experiences, what works for you satisfactorily. Areas that are key for me are centralized management and reporting, carrier class performance, per mailbox policy and quarantine, and favourable licensing for an MSSP. I know Ironport is rated highly in this space but I find its per user licensing is not favourable for a MSSP.