Mimecast Email Security is a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard organizations against advanced email threats. With an array of advanced security features, it provides robust protection against phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and other targeted threats.
Product | Market Share (%) |
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Mimecast Email Security | 12.4% |
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | 28.1% |
Proofpoint Email Protection | 21.5% |
Other | 38.0% |
Type | Title | Date | |
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Category | Secure Email Gateway (SEG) | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Mimecast Email Security vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Mimecast Email Security vs Abnormal Security | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Mimecast Email Security vs Proofpoint Email Protection | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | 4.2 | 28.1% | 96% | 53 interviewsAdd to research |
Proofpoint Email Protection | 4.2 | 21.5% | 95% | 52 interviewsAdd to research |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 14 |
Midsize Enterprise | 7 |
Large Enterprise | 10 |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 365 |
Midsize Enterprise | 257 |
Large Enterprise | 448 |
This product leverages Mimecast's extensive threat intelligence network to identify and block malicious emails before they reach the user's inbox. It employs sophisticated algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze email content, attachments, and URLs, ensuring that only legitimate and safe emails are delivered.
One of the key features of Mimecast Advanced Email Security is its URL Protect capability. This feature scans all URLs within emails in real-time, checking for any signs of malicious activity. It blocks access to suspicious websites, preventing users from inadvertently clicking on harmful links and falling victim to phishing attacks or drive-by downloads.
Another notable feature is Attachment Protect, which scans all email attachments for malware and ransomware. It uses multiple layers of defense, including sandboxing and file conversion, to detect and neutralize any threats. This ensures that users are protected from opening malicious attachments that could compromise their systems.
Mimecast Advanced Email Security also includes Impersonation Protect, which guards against CEO fraud and other impersonation attacks. It analyzes email headers, domains, and sender behavior to identify suspicious emails that attempt to deceive users. By alerting users and administrators to potential impersonation attempts, it helps prevent financial loss and data breaches.
Furthermore, Mimecast Advanced Email Security provides comprehensive data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities. It scans outgoing emails for sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, and prevents accidental or intentional data leaks. This helps organizations comply with data protection regulations and maintain the privacy of their customers' information.
Mimecast Email Security was previously known as Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection.
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Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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Senior Tech. Lead at WE | 4.0 | We are conducting a POC to compare Mimecast with other email security solutions. Mimecast effectively blocks phishing and impostor attacks, although it requires improvement in reducing false positives. It offers ROI by mitigating financial risks associated with phishing. |
Senior Security Engineer at ManpowerGroup | 4.0 | I use Mimecast Email Security mainly for intercepting phishing attempts. Its AI-driven structure, Abnormal functionality, and targeted threat protection are effective. However, improvements are needed in phishing, DNS, and key rotation. I find it to be cost-effective overall. |
Information Security Analyst at Enfield Central Library | 4.5 | I've been using Mimecast Email Security for four years as our primary email gateway, efficiently scanning and removing threats before reaching users. The tool offers valuable insights into email interactions and has no significant areas needing improvement. |
Solutions Architect at Altron | 5.0 | I use Mimecast for email security to protect our organization, enhance email handling, and safeguard against viruses. While it's reasonably priced, I find cost-effectiveness could improve. Its value lies in risk mitigation, though ROI can be difficult to quantify. |
Managing Director at Conekt Business Group | 4.0 | I use Mimecast for email security across my clients, benefiting from its effective spam filtering and email signature features. However, frequent blocklisting of outbound servers has become a concern. Although its ROI is hard to quantify, it's our preferred solution. |
Senior Manager at Massmart | 4.0 | No summary available |
Group CIO at a construction company with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | We use Mimecast Email Security to combat phishing, spoofing, and impersonation with its valuable features like impersonation protection. Although it generates significant ROI, a unified licensing model could improve it. We switched from a Proofpoint POC based on customer reviews. |
Senior IT Specialist at COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC | 3.5 | We are a nonprofit healthcare provider needing HIPAA compliance, and Mimecast assists us by scanning emails for privacy issues, blocking suspicious URLs, and filtering spam. Its HIPAA dictionary is valuable, but the interface is cumbersome and support could improve. |