

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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85 Likeliness to Recommend
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99 Plan to Renew
83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+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?
Pros
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
- Helps Innovate
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Feature Ratings
Data Loss Prevention
Anti Spam and Bulk Email Detection
Hosted Email Support
Anti Malware Behavioral Detection
Reporting Components
Anti Phishing and Spear Phishing
Email Retention and Archiving
Anti Malware Signature Detection
End User Spam Visibility and Controls
Encryption and Decryption
URL and Malware Detection
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
Usability and Intuitiveness
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Quality of Features
Vendor Support
Availability and Quality of Training
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
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Microsoft Exchange Online Protection Reviews
Vaibhav D.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Sep 2023
Microsoft EOP - Your Email Bodyguard
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Exchange Online Protection from other similar products?
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection lets you make your own security rules that fit exactly what your organization needs and the rules it has to follow.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection makes sure that you can still get your emails even if something goes wrong with your email service, like a temporary shutdown or a problem.
What do you dislike most about this product?
If a company needs very detailed and specific email security, setting up and adjusting Microsoft Exchange Online Protection to match those requirements can be a bit complicated and may require more effort.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Make sure to stay informed about any updates and improvements that Microsoft makes to EOP.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy

Mbili M.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2023
Microsoft 365 is absolutely Top-notch
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Exchange Online Protection from other similar products?
Microsoft absolutely dominates this niche. They offer total protection for emails.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The effectiveness of the features.
What do you dislike most about this product?
At this moment it is not easy to pay for Microsoft products in my country.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For your email security and email cloud hosting Microsoft 365 is a no-brainer.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Howard C.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2025
Great software, uses it everyday
Likeliness to Recommend
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