Mimecast Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Mimecast
- Mission of the Company: Mimecast is a leading cybersecurity company transforming the way businesses manage and mitigate human risk. Its AI-powered, API-enabled connected Human Risk Management platform is purpose-built to protect organizations from the spectrum of cyber threats. The platform enhances visibility and provides strategic insight that enables decisive action and empowers businesses to protect their collaborative environments, safeguard their critical data, and actively engage employees in reducing risk and enhancing productivity.
- Founded: 2003
- Founders: Peter Bauer and Neil Murray
- Key People:
- Marc van Zadelhoff (Chief Executive Officer): Joined in January 2024, previously CEO of Devo Technology and GM/CEO of IBM Security.
- David Call (Chief Financial Officer): Joined in May 2023, with over 20 years of leadership in tech and enterprise software.
- Chris Wey (Chief Transformation Officer): Joined in 2024, 25 years of enterprise software experience.
- Janet Prosper (Chief Human Resources Officer): Joined in 2020, named CHRO in November 2023.
- Mick Paisley (Chief Security and Resilience Officer): Joined in 2020, 20 years of CISO experience.
- David Helfer (Chief Customer and Revenue Officer): Joined in January 2023, go-to-market executive experience.
- Chris Dollase (General Counsel): Joined in 2017, promoted to general counsel in February 2023.
- Headquarters: No information is available.
- Number of Employees: Over 2,000 employees worldwide.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Mimecast is known for its cybersecurity solutions, particularly in email security and human risk management.
Products
Product Suite
- Advanced Email Security:
- Description: Blocks sophisticated email-borne attacks, including phishing, ransomware, social engineering, payment fraud, and impersonation.
- Key Features: AI-powered, Advanced BEC Protection with intelligent detection using AI and natural language processing.
- Collaboration Security:
- Description: Defends against cyberattacks through collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
- Key Features: Protects collaboration data from data loss, non-compliance, and security threats.
- Engage:
- Description: Reduces human risk through continuous intervention and training, making employees a first line of defense.
- Key Features: Human risk scoring and behavioral change drives.
- Incydr:
- Description: Secures customer lists, source code, and IP from loss and theft.
- Key Features: Market-leading content inspection and AI-powered enhancements.
- Aware:
- Description: Protects collaboration data from data loss and threats across platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams.
- Key Features: Data loss prevention and compliance assurance.
- Email Archive:
- Description: Simplifies compliance, reduces the time and cost of e-discovery searches, and ensures data is never lost.
- Key Features: Comprehensive data archiving and retrieval capabilities.
- DMARC Analyzer:
- Description: Controls email domains, increases email deliverability, and ends spoofing attacks.
- Key Features: Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) implementation.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments in the Company:
- Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms.
- Positioned as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Human Risk Management Solutions, Q3 2024 report.
- Established significant growth with three acquisitions: Elevate, Code42, and Aware, enhancing its Human Risk Management platform.
- New Products Launched: No information is available on entirely new products but advanced features were added to existing offerings.
- New Features Added to Existing Products:
- Advanced Business Email Compromise (BEC) Protection.
- Market-leading content inspection for Incydr.
- New Partnerships: Launched Partner ONE™ MSP Program to enhance partner experience and support managed service providers (MSPs).
This report outlines the company's overview, its products, and recent developments, reflecting Mimecast's position as a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry, particularly in email security and human risk management. The report uses available data to provide a structured view while acknowledging the gaps where no specific information is available.
