E-mail security essential in the digital age

Ralph Berndt, Director, Sales at Syrex

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A relationship that began many years ago with the migration of the Syrex secure e-mail gateway services to Mimecast has evolved into a partnership for the future, as companies need to become increasingly cyber resilient to protect themselves against malicious e-mail attacks, says Ralph Berndt, Director of Sales at Syrex.

"The advanced product features of Mimecast that include internal e-mail protect, archiving, and additional file sending, combined with its technical support, mean we have an offering that provides comprehensive protection for organisations of all sizes in the current digital environment."

Berndt says while many companies are embracing digital transformation, few consider adapting their cyber security solutions to reflect the increasingly sophisticated threats decision-makers face daily.

"Security is as much about being proactive as it is about dealing with compromises when they occur. Safeguarding e-mail should be the first line of defence, as this is still the most prevalent form of electronic communication today. Protecting this communication channel is fundamental to doing business in and outside the organisation. If it is compromised, the risk of data and intellectual property being lost or taken hostage increases significantly," says Berndt.

This is especially relevant in the cloud-driven business landscape.

"Cloud-based e-mail filtering provides organisations with a highly effective approach to mitigate against many of the dominant cyber threats today. Combining our local experience in security operations with the Mimecast value proposition puts us in a strong position to offer customers a comprehensive cyber resilient approach."

Traditionally, smaller businesses could not afford enterprise-class e-mail protection. However, the Mimecast S1 solution addresses this as well as provide added benefits such as signature management.

"S1 gives entrepreneurs and SMEs in South Africa access to a cost-effective solution that can scale as their business grows. With the regulatory environment putting pressure on companies to ensure the integrity of their data, no business can afford not to have protection. Working with Mimecast, we ensure that the foundation is established for a cyber resilient organisation."

E-mail security is considered a good starting point due to its external cloud nature and how reliant organisations are on its efficiency.

"This means that e-mail security is no longer limited to protecting companies on-premises. With more cloud-based solutions available than ever, it is vital that service and solutions providers work together to strengthen their strategic partnerships and deliver an integrated offering. Syrex and Mimecast have a strong relationship and are well-positioned to continue building on it for the future as more companies start embracing the digital age," he concludes.

For more information, go to: http://www.syrex.co.za/cyber-resilience.