J2 Software, a leading provider of cyber security solutions, announces its partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), a non-profit organisation, to strengthen their email security posture. The collaboration has resulted in significant improvements in the IMechE's email security through the implementation of Mimecast services.

According to IMechE CTO Jake Fraser, the challenges they faced before partnering with J2 Software included an "outdated, basic email security solution" that left them vulnerable to multiple threats per week. They lacked protection against common threat vectors such as impersonation, insider threats, outbound checks, malicious URLs, and attachment security beyond basic checks.

The implementation of Mimecast services by J2 Software has provided the IMechE with a "vastly superior email security" solution. Fraser acknowledges the value of this partnership, stating, "With their Mimecast services, we now have a vastly superior email security solution that has reduced the risk of cyberattacks."

The features of Mimecast services, such as high configurability and insights derived from thousands of customers, have appealed to the IMechE. Fraser emphasises the benefits of having J2 Software's advice and support readily available, stating, "The Mimecast service is highly configurable, so having J2's advice and support available whenever we need to check things is very helpful."

J2 Software's consultative and supportive service has been integral to the partnership's success. Fraser highlights their understanding of the IMechE's challenges and their prompt guidance, stating, "They are very understanding of our challenges and provide guidance whenever we need it. Their support team understands that often we need to work with a vendor, and they own those requests through to a resolution without prompting."

The successful implementation of Mimecast services resulting from the partnership between J2 Software and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has substantially enhanced the IMechE's email security posture. This collaboration demonstrates the importance of collaboration between cyber security solution providers and non-profit organisations in fortifying security and reducing the risk of cyberattacks.