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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware

In this interview, Garrett discusses the question of whether or not to pay ransoms, and explains why it's the biggest cybersecurity threat of our time.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
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The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses

It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn't cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Organisations faced unprecedented ransomware risk in 2020
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Organisations faced unprecedented ransomware risk in 2020

New report reveals that 79% of companies experienced business disruptions in 2020 due to a lack of cyber preparedness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Shields up: surprises are the new normal
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Shields up: surprises are the new normal

The rise in remote work and cybercrime marketplaces are increasing the risk of cyber attacks on organisations, warns Mimecast.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Mimecast and CrowdStrike partnership protects customers from advanced attacks
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Mimecast and CrowdStrike partnership protects customers from advanced attacks

Mimecast has extended its work with CrowdStrike with the intention of better protecting customers from advanced cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Mimecast appoints Jonathan Corini as new VP for global channel sales
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Mimecast appoints Jonathan Corini as new VP for global channel sales

Mimecast appoints Jonathan Corini as SVP of global channel sales to strengthen and unify its commitment to the channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
Security training and tech: Empowering staff in a hybrid work environment
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Security training and tech: Empowering staff in a hybrid work environment

As employees travel back and forth between home and the workplace, are they walking through the door with cyber threats sitting on their devices?.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
Who are the 2020 Mimecast ANZ partner award winners?
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Who are the 2020 Mimecast ANZ partner award winners?

Mimecast has announced the winners of its 2020 ANZ Partner Awards, recognizing top-performing partners and individuals in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
InfoTrust named Mimecast's ANZ Growth Partner of the Year
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InfoTrust named Mimecast's ANZ Growth Partner of the Year

The award reflects InfoTrust's customer-centric approach with a focus on optimising ROI for customers' security investments, the company says.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever
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Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever

Email attacks, especially phishing, are more sophisticated amid the pandemic, says Garrett O'Hara of Mimecast, making them harder to detect and prevent.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report
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60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report

A report from Mimecast reveals that 60% of IT managers see email cyber-attacks as unavoidable within the next year, heightening security concerns.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
'Huge disconnect' between employer and employee perception of security
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'Huge disconnect' between employer and employee perception of security

59% of IT managers in a survey conducted by Forrester say they are doing enough for their organisation's cybersecurity, yet 53% of employees disagree.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel
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Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel

Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020's growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
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Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup

The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast's capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020
Mimecast's top ANZ channel partners of 2019
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Mimecast's top ANZ channel partners of 2019

The company has announced the winners of its Mimecast Partner Awards which celebrate channel partner performance across eight categories.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'
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67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'

Mimecast reports that 60 billion out of 160 billion emails analysed between April and June 2019 were rejected for 'highly malicious attack techniques'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?
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Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?

New Zealand's new Privacy Act is now in effect, and there are significant changes that affect every organisation that operates in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020