Cloudmark Authority

Cloudmark Authority is a messaging security solution designed to provide protection against viruses, spam, phishing, and other messaging threats. It is targeted at large-scale carrier deployments and caters to mobile operators, internet service providers, and hosting providers. According to the vendor, Cloudmark Authority offers advanced features and industry-leading responsiveness, making it a preferred choice for professionals in the telecommunications and internet industries.

Key Features

Virus Protection: According to the vendor, Cloudmark Authority utilizes real-time feedback from trusted sources to identify messages containing viruses. It collects and isolates virus samples within a minute of attack origination, creating fingerprints to identify viruses even in their mutated forms.

Cloudmark Network Feedback System: The vendor claims that this feature provides real-time and historical analytics on messages scanned and feedback received. It offers insights into abuse trends, the effectiveness of Cloudmark Authority, and subscriber usage patterns for improved policy decision-making and infrastructure planning.

Customer Tools and Support: Cloudmark Authority provides operators with advanced tools for real-time changes to classifications. It also offers access to skilled messaging security experts for partnership and support. According to the vendor, operators can leverage these resources to optimize their messaging platform with industry best practices and Cloudmark innovations.

Inbound Message Filtering: According to the vendor, this feature protects messaging subscribers from inbound spam, phishing, and virus threats. It ensures industry-leading responsiveness and accuracy in detecting and blocking all forms of messaging abuse, aiming to drive higher customer satisfaction and lower cost to serve.

Outbound Message Filtering: The vendor claims that Cloudmark Authority applies the same filtering scheme to outbound messages, blocking spam, phishing attempts, and viruses. This feature saves bandwidth, frees system resources, and prevents systems from being blocked or throttled by other networks.

High Performance: According to the vendor, Cloudmark Authority is designed for large-scale carrier deployments and delivers up to 20 times faster messaging throughput than competitive solutions. It achieves this while utilizing up to 90% less CPU, aiming to provide efficient and effective messaging security.

Automatic Threat Data Updates: The vendor states that Cloudmark Authority automatically publishes the latest threat data every 30 seconds, eliminating the need for manual updates. This ensures that the system is always up to date with the latest security measures, providing continuous protection against emerging threats.

Real-Time Feedback: According to the vendor, Cloudmark Authority provides operators with real-time feedback on messaging traffic, enabling them to quickly identify and address potential issues or threats. This proactive approach aims to enhance the overall security and reliability of the messaging platform.

Advanced Reporting and Analytics: Cloudmark Authority offers comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities, providing operators with insights into messaging traffic, abuse trends, and performance metrics. According to the vendor, this data-driven approach enables operators to make informed decisions and optimize their messaging infrastructure.

Seamless Integration: According to the vendor, Cloudmark Authority seamlessly integrates with existing messaging systems, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to operations. This feature aims to make it easy for operators to implement the solution and start benefiting from its powerful security features.