Item: Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As our primary protection gateway for all incoming and outgoing email against current and next gen threats. Increased levels of phishing, weaponized links, attachments, nested documents and social engineering attempts make this an essential toolbox for our business.

Added to the feature-set of Large file send and additional optional addon's you really get what you pay for!

Pros and Cons

Anti Spam
Anti Phishing
URL Protection
Attachment Management
Anti Spoofing
User Awareness
Secure Transmission of Large or/and Sensitive Files

Admin Complexity is High - To Fine Tune Features you need to invest in training or high level support
Flexibility in delivery could be better, some solutions are on or off
Cost is high and inflexible when it comes to trying out new features

Most Important Features

URL Protection
Anti Spoofing
Large File Send / Secure Send
User Awareness Inbuilt
Granular Config

Return on Investment

Protection form existing and evolving threat landscape via Email
Use awareness training ongoing
Due Diligence in terms of transmitting sensitive data securely

Alternatives Considered

Avast Email Security

The previous product (which Mimecast replaced) in Google Postini was a much more limited (and cheaper) product which did the basics but in nothing like the complexity and detail as Mimecast.

This was like going from a freeware solution to a Platinum industry leading solution (which it is). It's unsurprising that Mimecast see's significant use in the Legal sector as it's toolset is well geared for this.

We did look at Avast Email Security when we used Avast as or primary AV, however it seemed rather limited and it's flexibility which you really do need to fine tune the communication flow for your business.

Key Insights

Do you think Mimecast Advanced Email Security delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Mimecast Advanced Email Security's feature set?

Yes

Did Mimecast Advanced Email Security live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Mimecast Advanced Email Security go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Mimecast Advanced Email Security again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Trend Micro Worry-Free Services Suite, SOTI MobiControl, Fortinet FortiGate

Likelihood to Recommend

On an established email domain where malicious or spam email is a significant percentage it works well - but if you have admin in the background using it as a live tool assessing and fine tuning it in the background. Leaving end users to manage held mail isn't always the best solution.

Works well in terms of end user experience with the Outlook plugin ideally with SSO enabled (so they don't have to remember to keep logged into it if their pw changes). The web plugin is less detailed and feature rich.

You really do get what you pay for - Top Notch Protection with a Modular Approach

Overall Satisfaction with Mimecast Secure Email Gateway