By now, you may have heard about the critical Log4Shell vulnerability found in the widely used Java library log4j (more info here). While many products and services are reportedly affected, we can confirm that MDaemon Email Server and SecurityGateway™ secure email gateway are NOT affected by this vulnerability.
The First Email Sent
Ray Tomlinson reportedly sent the first network message from computer to computer on October 29, 1971. His development work on the evolving ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), a government-funded network to connect various research facilities, would be the perfect environment for his experiment.
Learn How to Protect Your Organization
Data breaches cost U.S. companies $8.19 million last year, and 2021 has proven no different. With more than 80% of organizations reporting a data breach, targeted email attack, successful phishing attack, or other security incident since March 2020, it's more important than ever to understand and prepare for the ever-evolving email threat landscape. Download the eBook here.
Layer Email Security for Better Protection
Using a multi-layered approach to email security that consists of secure email gateways, anti-spam and anti-virus filters on the mail server, and employee education is the best way to protect your organization from threats. While most MDaemon Email Server users also use MDaemon AntiVirus, layering in SecurityGateway™ provides additional security features, such as outbound email and attachment encryption, data leak prevention, account hijack detection, and more. Compare MDaemon AntiVirus and SecurityGateway.
Industry News: Attackers Exploiting Windows Flaw
Microsoft says attackers are exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Windows 10 and many Windows Server versions to seize control over PCs when users open a malicious document or visit a an infected website. There is currently no official patch for the flaw, but Microsoft has released recommendations for mitigating the threat. Read more here.
We’re pleased to announce the release of MailStore 13.2. This update comes with a significant boost in performance, resulting in a sizable increase in the maximum number of users supported in MailStore.
Alternative to Barracuda, Mimecast, & SpamTitan
Easy to use and feature-rich, Security Gateway can be quickly deployed on premise or in the cloud. Compatible with Office 365, Exchange, MDaemon Email Server, and others, Security Gateway provides the top-notch email protection you need, no matter your size.
Starting at $1 or less per user per month, Security Gateway is the "flexible, inexpensive, and efficient" alternative to top competitors like Barracuda, Mimecast, and SpamTitan.
Access the self-paced virtual demo to see why users like you prefer Security Gateway over the competitors.
Configuration Tip: Clustering in MDaemon Email Server
MDaemon Email Server supports clustering of two or more email servers for failover & redundancy to protect against service interruptions when the primary mail server is down. In this tutorial video, we'll show you how to add secondary cluster nodes, and how to configure network paths so that multiple MDaemon servers can share the same set of data folders within the cluster. Read more and watch the video here.
Industry Security News
For up-to-date security news, visit Krebs on Security and read articles like Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2021 Edition, How Cyber Sleuths Cracked an ATM Shimmer Gang, and Malicious Office 365 Apps Are the Ultimate Insiders.
Feature Tip: Email Archiving in Security Gateway
Security Gateway for Email includes
email archiving and compliance to help protect businesses from lost data or regulatory issues. Compliance features include minimum data retention periods, legal hold, and "forget contact." This video provides an overview of these features.
Watch the video here.
If your business has ever suffered an email outage, then you know the importance of having some kind of backup plan if the mail server goes offline. To help protect against email downtime, MDaemon can be configured in a multi-node cluster.
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Security Gateway Outperforms Top Competitors
If you spend lots of time, resources, and money on your email gateway, have you considered MDaemon Technologies' own Security Gateway? Easy to use and feature-rich, Security Gateway can be quickly deployed on premise or in the cloud, and works with MDaemon Email Server, Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, and other email solutions.
MDaemon's more cost-effective solution beats Microsoft Exchange’s reliability with less effort
MDaemon Email Server consolidates 10 years of growth into a flexible, cohesive messaging & collaboration solution.
