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Zix Email Encryption

by Zix

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Mimecast Email Security

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Overview

What it is

Zix Email Encryption

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Mimecast Email Security

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Product type

Zix Email Encryption

Policy-Based Automated Email Encryption & Secure Messaging Suite

Mimecast Email Security

Advanced Cloud Email Security Gateway

Best for

Zix Email Encryption

Healthcare, Financial Services, Legal, Insurance, Government, Education

Mimecast Email Security

Cross-industry, Finance, Legal, Healthcare, Retail, Education

Pricing

Pricing model

Zix Email Encryption

Contact Vendor

Mimecast Email Security

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Free trial

Zix Email Encryption

Free trial: yes

Mimecast Email Security

Free trial: yes

Deployment

Deployment options

Zix Email Encryption

SaaSCloud

Mimecast Email Security

SaaSCloud

Deployment details

Zix Email Encryption

Cloud SaaS; Email Gateway; Cloud SaaS; Cloud Email Gateway

Mimecast Email Security

Cloud SaaS; Cloud SaaS Email Security Gateway

Data residency

Zix Email Encryption

United States; European Union; AWS / Azure Cloud Infrastructure

Mimecast Email Security

United States; European Union; Australia; South Africa

Key features

What it offers

Zix Email Encryption

  • Automated policy-based encryption
  • ZixDirectory transparent decryption
  • Secure recipient web portal
  • Automated HIPAA/GLBA compliance filters
  • Mobile secure email
  • Automated HIPAA compliant email encryption
  • Financial data transmission protection
  • Confidential legal messaging

Mimecast Email Security

  • Targeted Threat Protection (TTP)
  • Real-time URL scanning
  • Attachment sandboxing
  • DMARC/SPF/DKIM enforcement
  • Internal email monitoring
  • Advanced email threat protection
  • Spear-phishing prevention
  • DMARC enforcement

Platform & access

API access

Zix Email Encryption

API access: yes

Mimecast Email Security

API access: yes

Single sign-on (SSO)

Zix Email Encryption

SSO: yes

Mimecast Email Security

SSO: yes

Role-based access (RBAC)

Zix Email Encryption

RBAC: yes

Mimecast Email Security

RBAC: yes

Multi-tenant

Zix Email Encryption

Multi-tenant: yes

Mimecast Email Security

Multi-tenant: yes

Mobile app

Zix Email Encryption

Mobile app: yes

Mimecast Email Security

Mobile app: no

Supported platforms

Zix Email Encryption

Corporate Email SystemsCloud MailboxesWeb BrowsersMobile Devices

Mimecast Email Security

Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceOn-premises Exchange

Compliance

Zix Email Encryption

HIPAAGLBAGDPRSOC 2 Type IIISO 27001PCI-DSS

Mimecast Email Security

SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRHIPAA

Integrations & coverage

Integrations

Zix Email Encryption

Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceMicrosoft ExchangeCiscoProofpointBox

Mimecast Email Security

Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceExchange ServerSplunk

Industries

Zix Email Encryption

HealthcareFinancial ServicesLegalInsuranceGovernmentEducation

Mimecast Email Security

Cross-industryFinanceLegalHealthcareRetailEducation

Regions

Zix Email Encryption

Global

Mimecast Email Security

Global

Vendor

Company

Zix Email Encryption

Zix

Mimecast Email Security

Mimecast

Headquarters

Zix Email Encryption

Dallas, Texas, USA

Mimecast Email Security

London, United Kingdom

Company size

Zix Email Encryption

20,000+ (parent: OpenText)

Mimecast Email Security

5,000+

Founded

Zix Email Encryption

1998

Mimecast Email Security

2003

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