What type of malware scanning does Mimecast employ?

Mimecast employs real-time scanning of emails as its primary method for malware detection. This approach allows for the immediate interception and analysis of incoming and outgoing messages as they traverse the Mimecast platform. By utilizing real-time scanning, Mimecast can effectively identify potential threats, such as viruses or malicious attachments, as they arrive in the user's inbox, thereby preventing them from reaching the end-user and reducing the risk of infection.

This proactive scanning method is essential in today's fast-paced digital environment, as it ensures that threats are addressed as they occur, rather than after the fact. In contrast, options involving on-premises virus checkers, manual scanning by IT staff, or scheduled weekly scans do not provide the same level of immediacy and protection efforts that real-time scanning offers. Real-time scanning is a crucial feature for maintaining the security integrity of email communications in organizations.