The Mimecast Lounge

A space for casual, non-product discussions where you can have fun and connect with fellow members. Feel free to share your thoughts, stories, and interests beyond Mimecast products. We also welcome general cybersecurity discussions, including threats and solutions, to keep the conversation insightful and engaging. Jump in and start connecting!

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What Would You Like to Discuss
Good day Community, I opened this area to share thoughts about general cybersecurity topics and themes without focusing on Mimecast products. Since this is for you, what would you like to discuss? The Lounge is a special corner of our community: a space where conversations can flow freely, and YOU get to guide the topics…
Option to bypass - "This message is badly structured"
Hi Is there an option to bypass this check? much appreciated in advanced
Mail enabled Distribution lists - Allow/Block for/from External Senders
Good day, we are a large school board in Canada with 10,000 staff and 85,000 students. Our AD Groups are 20,000+ in numbers. Our current Directory Sync is via Azure which has imported ALL of the groups and not just the mail enabled ones. Our intent is to only allow a small group of external senders to be allowed to email…
A Christmas Movie: Yes or No?
Verification code stripped out of emails
Good evening, we have some users in Australia who use a company called Telstra as their communication / internet provider. For some unusual reason when they send verification emails containing a code, it is stripped out completely from the body of the email. The actual email arrives but with nothing in the body. Is this…
How are links like this created?
I found a link like this, it redirects you to a link https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sVS7CQWBkofX58jyFx1sOD?domain=github.com, How is it created?
10 Emerging Cyber Threats To Watch Closely In 2026
Good day Community - I found this article in Cyber Management Alliance and wanted to share it and get your thoughts: no surprise AI is on the list 😎 "Emerging cyber threats are racing through blind spots that didn’t even exist a year ago. What used to be a “rare exploit” is now a Tuesday afternoon. And the problem is that…
Has anyone been impacted by today's AWS outage?
Amazon Web Services outage hits major websites: What we know so far as recovery begins:From CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/20/amazon-web-services-outage-takes-down-major-websites.html
IT workers in video game space need to be aware of security risks, solutions
Chris Anley, a chief scientist with research firm NCC Group, told IT Brew that security issues in games run the gamut from platform-related concerns like social engineering to standard cyberattacks like ransomware. Those threats aren’t ignored, even if they’re not front-and-center for the IT pros and developers working on…
Let's discuss AI browsers
AI is here to stay, and I am sure many of you are utilizing it to increase productivity and streamline data analysis. Here are some highlights from an article in IT Brew: AI browsers are here, and so are attackers. From the article: "A browser powered by agentic AI could take care of buying plane tickets, setting…
Where Are You Searching?
Good day Community, We work continuously to make Mimecast Community a valuable resource for product education and support to make you productive. Because we strive to improve your experience, I would like to learn what resources you are using outside of Mimecast Community or the Knowledge Hub for product questions. Google…

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Building AI-Enhanced Incident Response Playbooks
Traditional incident response playbooks often lack the flexibility to adapt to evolving threats, but artificial intelligence can bridge this gap. This episode demonstrates how to integrate AI capabilities into your incident response processes, creating dynamic playbooks that adjust based on threat intelligence. Explore…
Communicating Risk to the Executive Team
As a Senior Security or IT Leader, your role is about more than just technical problem-solving—it's about strategic decision-making that protects your organization's assets, reputation, and growth potential. But in a world increasingly defined by human-driven risks, how do you balance innovation, productivity, and…
Red, Blue, and Purple Teams: AI-Powered Security Collaboration
Modern security requires coordinated efforts between offensive and defensive teams, with AI enhancing collaboration across all functions. This episode examines how red, blue, and purple teams can leverage artificial intelligence to improve their respective roles in threat simulation, detection, and response. Learn…