Mimecast is a British cloud-based software company that specializes in enterprise email management and security services. Founded in 2003, it has grown into a comprehensive provider of risk management and cloud security solutions, with headquarters in London and offices around the globe. Mimecast primarily serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that rely heavily on email. The company offers a variety of services, including email security and threat protection, cloud archiving, email continuity, information protection, and data backup. It also provides tools for insider risk management and data governance, along with security awareness training programs. Mimecast operates on a subscription model, charging customers a fee per user per year for access to its services. With over 10,000 corporate customers worldwide, Mimecast has established a strong presence across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, legal, and government sectors. Recent developments include strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities and the launch of new products aimed at improving email security and management.
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Organizations and employees are targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks designed to steal money, credentials, customer data, and other valuable intellectual property. Mimecast Targeted Threat Protection defends against spear-phishing, ransomware, impersonation, and other targeted email attacks.
Discusses the evolving threat landscape with the rise of AI-powered attacks and zero-day exploits, highlighting the importance of robust email and collaboration security, which is critical for MSPs protecting their clients.
Read moreFounded
2003
Employees
1.8k
Industry
Computer & Network Security
Headquarters
London, England, United Kingdom
Focus Areas
AI-driven solution that identifies and reduces risk caused by human actions within an organization.
AI-powered email security solution that blocks advanced human threats and reduces human risk across the organization.
Mimecast Shadow AI Protection helps organizations discover and manage the use of unsanctioned AI tools within their environment, reducing the risks associated with shadow AI.
Mimecast’s The State of Human Risk 2026 report highlights the importance of managing human risk, which is critical for MSPs to understand when securing their clients' environments.
This blog post discusses the rise of BEC (Business Email Compromise) attacks and the financial impact on organizations, which is relevant to MSPs as they need to protect their clients from these types of threats.
Read moreThis blog post covers the UK's Cyber Assessment Framework, which is useful for MSPs who have clients who need to comply with UK cybersecurity standards. Understanding these frameworks allows MSPs to better advise and protect their clients.
Read moreThis article discusses the balance between security controls and productivity, which is relevant to MSPs as they need to provide secure solutions that don't hinder their clients' business operations.
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