How does the Mimecast system manage potential threats from attachments?

The Mimecast system effectively manages potential threats from attachments by scanning them for threats before downloading. This proactive approach is crucial, as it ensures that any harmful content—such as viruses, malware, or phishing attempts—can be identified and dealt with before it reaches the user’s inbox. This scanning process leverages advanced threat detection technologies and algorithms that analyze the attachment's contents, assessing the risk level and applying necessary filtering rules.

This method significantly mitigates the chances of a user opening a potentially harmful attachment, as it allows the system to act based on a thorough examination rather than simply allowing the attachment into the system unchecked or relying on user judgment. By ensuring that attachments are scanned prior to being downloaded, Mimecast provides a robust layer of security against various cyber threats associated with email correspondence.