MailGuard Editor 06 September 2012 00:42:00 AEST 2 MIN READ

MailGuard email security top ten: #8 viruses and malware eliminated before they reach your network

Choosing an email security provider is an important decision for any company. To make your life easier, this blogpost series shares 10 of the most compelling reasons to go with MailGuard – trust the innovator to simplify cloud security.

Less risk of data leakage and downtime caused by cybercrime threats

Viruses and malware are bad news for businesses, as illustrated by the Australian Federal Government statement below:

"Viruses and malware are far and away the most common cyber crimes committed against businesses. Almost two-thirds of businesses experience a cyber-crime or virus. That in itself indicates the sort of attacks businesses are up against." - Dr Kelly Richards, Australian Institute of Criminology

Should a malware or virus attack infect just one computer, it can take down your entire network. Downtime dramatically reduces business productivity, and in turn, affects profitability.

Confidential data (including that of your customers) may be compromised and can fall into the hands of cybercriminals. It’s not only your brand reputation that is at risk. Your competitive advantage is under threat too, along with a potential public relations disaster.

It makes good sense for every business to minimise these very real risks.

[pullquote]Traditional desktop anti-virus is not adequate to cope with the new breed of fast-breaking viruses, blended attacks and drive-bys.[/pullquote]

Traditional desktop anti-virus alone is not adequate to cope with the new breed of fast-breaking viruses, blended attacks and drive-bys. And not every user stays up-to-date with software patches and updates, thus increasing the risk of infection.

The MailGuard difference

Because MailGuard is a service hosted in the cloud, viruses, malware and other email-borne threats are eradicated before they can reach your network. Triple layer antivirus protection guarantees 100% virus and malware effectiveness; it’s always up to date. And this performance is backed by a solid service level agreement (SLA) so you get peace of mind and the productivity gains expected in a virus-free business network.

Highlights of eliminating virus and malware before they reach your network include:

  • Peace of mind knowing your network is safe
  • Protection for your and your clients’ confidential data

What others are saying

  • “Since we have been using MailGuard, we have not received or sent a single email virus.” -McPherson's Consumer Products

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