Mimecast is a global cybersecurity company that provides cloud-based email risk management services, including security, continuity, and archiving. Since its acquisition by Permira, it has expanded its focus toward human-centric security through a Human Risk Management platform designed to mitigate risks caused by employee behavior.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 88/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cybersecurity
Part of: Permira
https://optimly.ai/brand/mimecast
Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom and Lexington, Massachusetts, USA