By Kim Moore, UK Senior Security Consultant, Exclusive Networks
Mimecast continues to lead the way in email security
In today’s digital landscape email still remains to be the number one entry point for cyber attacks. With everything from basic phishing scams to more advanced business email compromise (BEC) attacks and Zero day attacks, these all exploit software vulnerabilities unknown to the vendor. As cybercriminals grow more sophisticated with their attacks, organizations require proactive multi-layered defences to mitigate these threats. Mimecast continues to lead the way in email security, combining advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) with an emphasis on human risk mitigation.
Email Security Trends: How Mimecast is evolving to Tackle Modern Threats
Modern email security is about more than just blocking malicious attachments or links. Attackers increasingly rely on payload-less BEC attacks. These tactics don’t include malware or attachments but instead manipulate human behaviour or interaction through social engineering, to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or completing fraudulent transactions. Mimecast is able to counter these threats with a combination of AI-driven detection, real-time anomaly analysis, behavioural pattern recognition, and comprehensive threat intelligence, paired with robust user training.
Over the last few years Mimecast has been actively enhancing its email security solutions, helping solidify its position as an industry leader. Recent research highlights that organizations using Mimecast experiences 37% fewer email security incidents than the industry average and for the second consecutive year, Mimecast has topped the email security category, significantly outperforming competitors. This ongoing focus on advancing its technology strengthens Mimecast’s reputation as a reliable partner in safeguarding against today’s evolving email threats.
Alongside this, the Human Risk Management Platform aims to address the weakest link in cybersecurity “people”. From its time in the industry Mimecast know that while technical defences are critical and that is unlikely to change, human error remains to be a top vulnerability in cybersecurity. By delivering tailored contextual training and realtime feedback, along with threat simulation, Mimecast enables organisations to recognize and respond to threats transforming the people within from a potential vulnerability into active defenders.
Why choose Mimecast?
When you choose Mimecast, you choose comprehensive threat detection. Advanced BEC protection detects very subtle anomalies in emails, such as spoofed domains, unusual patterns, and behavioural red flags, as well as mechanisms to counter zero day threats and advanced evasion tactics.
As email attacks become more sophisticated, Mimecast’s dedication to human risk and user education ensures organizations remain protected. With advanced features like payload-less attack detection and human-centric risk management, Mimecast is not just a security provider it’s an ally in navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape.
Expanding on email security
Mimecast has further strengthened its capabilities through the acquisition of Code42 and Aware, enhancing its ability to protect organizations against both email based and broader cybersecurity risks. Code42 bolsters data security by providing advanced endpoint monitoring and real-time data loss protection, preventing sensitive information from being compromised or exfiltrated. Code42’s “Incydr” solution acts as a crucial discovery tool by providing comprehensive visibility into how data is being shared and moved across an organization in real time.
Aware adds another important layer by offering comprehensive archiving and visibility for collaboration tools and employee behaviour analytics. This helps organizations address human vulnerabilities in real time, in relation to data security and privacy, ensuring better security practices.
Together, these acquisitions enable Mimecast to offer a more holistic approach to security, addressing critical needs across data protection, user behaviour, and email security, ensuring comprehensive defence against both internal and external threats.
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