Mimecast has announced the launch of the Mimecast Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), an analysis report measuring the effectiveness of email security systems.
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Legacy email security systems are “failing,” reveals report
The latest report found more than 14,277,163 pieces of spam and 9,992 emails containing dangerous file types – all missed by the incumbent providers and delivered to users’ inboxes.0 2209Mimecast names new MEA Channel Director
Mimecast, the email and data security company, has announced that Jason Roos will lead the channel teams in Middle East …
Mimecast strengthens regional presence
Mimecast has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening a local office in Dubai and the appointment of two security-focused distributors to accelerate its growth and enhance customer experience in the region.
Digital wipeout
Though the world of digital marketing is currently on a high, it seems like the trend may be too good …
Google Play store inundated with scam apps, Symantec says
A steady stream of questionable applications is flowing daily into Google’s Play store for Android devices, according to security vendor Symantec.
Mohammad Mobasseri announces Comguard departure
Mohammad Mobasseri, Senior Vice President, Comguard, announced on Monday that he is set to leave the distributor at the end of August 2013.
Surface RT can help small businesses reduce IT costs
The Surface RT is better-equipped for business than rival tablets, and at $350 ( $470 once you add a Touch or Type keyboard cover, which it requires to be truly functional) it straddles the line between tablet and PC, and could help business customers rein in IT costs.
Tired of spam? Hand out a disposable email address
A new privacy tool called MaskMe may help people evade data harvesting efforts by websites and marketers.
Apple acknowledges developer portal hack
Apple on Sunday addressed a multi-day outage afflicting its developer site, acknowledging that its systems were hacked.
Possibility in the privacy pitfalls?
Last month, a former CIA technician leaked information on the National Security Agency’s data gathering surveillance programme dubbed PRISM. Joe Lipscombe investigates what relevance this holds for the Middle East.