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Updated November 27, 2024 15:09 This article describes how to install the Mimecast Security Agent for Windows using Group Policy Object (GPO), and is intended for use by Administrators.PAGE CONTENTSPrerequisitesCreating a Transform File (.MST)Installing the Mimecast Security Agent for Windows using GPO PrerequisitesBefore deploying the Mimecast Web Security agent to the client machines, you must ensure the following have been met:Prerequisites for Mimecast Web Security.Prerequisites for Mimecast Security Agent for Windows.Creating a Transform File (.MST)These instructions describe how to create a transform file (.MST) using Orca. You can use other third party software capable of creating transform files, but these are not covered here.You can create a transform file using Orca by using the following steps:Download and install Orca.On the machine where Orca is installed, download the Mimecast Web Security Agent MSI File for Windows. See Installing the Mimecast Security Agent for Windows.Extract the .ZIP file to a directory.Start Orca via the Start Menu.Click on the File | Open.Select the MimecastSecurityAgentWorkstation64.msi file from the extracted .ZIP file directory.Click on the Open button.Click on the Transform | New Transform.Select the Property table.Click on Tables | Add Row.Note:Newer versions of the agent already have the LICENSEKEY property, meaning step 10 can be skipped.Complete the Add Row dialog as follows:Property: LICENSEKEYValue: Enter the license key and click OK. This can be obtained either from the:Mimecast Administration Console. Navigate to Web Security | Agent Settings and select the Installation tab.Customerkey file that forms part of the Mimecast Security Agent installation download.Click on the OK button to add the LICENSEKEY property to the table.Click on the Transform | Generate Transform menu item. The Save Transform As dialog is displayed.Specify a transform File Name in your chosen directory.Click on the Save button.Installing the Mimecast Security Agent for Windows using GPOYou can install the Mimecast Security Agent for Windows using GPO with the .MST file by using the following steps:Open the Group Policy Management Console on the machine you use to manage your GPOs.Create a GPO in the Forests | Domains | Group Policy Objects folder, giving it an appropriate name (e.g. Mimecast Web Security Agent). See

Updated February 17, 2025 11:13 This article explains how you can view the device information and protection status of your corporate devices by using the Mimecast Security Agent, and is intended for use by Administrators.Organizing Protected DevicesViewing Protected DevicesTo ensure you've visibility of the most recent active devices, only those that have synchronized in the past 90 days are displayed.Note:Click on each section in the left-hand navigation panel to progress to each one.You can see a list of your protected devices, by using the following steps:Log on to the Mimecast Administration Console.Navigate to Web Security | Protected Devices. The Status column displays each device's state:Protected: The Mimecast Security Agent is operational and protecting the device.Unprotected: The Mimecast Security Agent is not operational and the device is not protected.Disabled: The Mimecast Security Agent has been disabled by using the disabler password.Note:If a device is not listed, this could be due to the Prerequisites not being met, network connectivity issues or a misconfiguration on the device.Click on a Protected Device to display the Details slide out panel, which displays:MSA Status (Windows, Windows Server, and Mac).Note:Windows Server displays a Server Users tab inside the slide out panel. Device SpecificationOS SpecificationNetwork Details The protected device's details panel is useful when troubleshooting the connection for the Mimecast Security Agent, particularly the DNS server. The level of detail displayed in this tab differs according to the OS being used:Windows and Mac: The Mimecast Security Agent status panel displays the icons shown below. If the connection for

Using public Wi-Fi.Mimecast Security Agent can be used by non-domain users.ConsiderationsMimecast Web Security supports IPv4 and Dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6) network configurations. IPv6 single-stack network configurations are currently unsupported.Mimecast Security Agent does not support Man In The Middle (MITM) interceptors. Any attempt to intercept HTTPS traffic from the agent will prevent communication with Mimecast Web Security services. We recommend adding exceptions for this traffic. Refer to the vendor's documentation or support.Known IncompatibilitiesThe Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) can co-exist with security and VPN products, but some require you to change a specific setting that the Mimecast Security Agent isn't currently compatible with.ProductDetailsMalwarebytes Real-Time Web ProtectionMimecast Web Security offers web protection, so you do not need this feature; we recommend turning it off using the following steps:Open Malwarebytes Premium.Click on the Settings menu item.Click on the Protection tab.Deselect the Web Protection option in the Under Real-Time Protection section.Click on the Yes button in the User Account Control dialog to confirm your change.Kaspersky Security VersionsSome older versions of Kaspersky Security may be incompatible with the Mimecast Security Agent. We recommended you use Kaspersky Security v11.3 or higher.Microsoft Defender Endpoint – Web FilteringMimecast Web Security offers web protection, so you do not need this feature; we recommend turning off the following options: Web Content FilteringCustom Network IndicatorsNetwork ProtectionSetting for items 1 and 2 can be found in the Advance features section of the Defender console.For item 3, see Microsoft's Network protection knowledge base page.McAfee Agent – Firewall RulesYou must configure an exception in the

**Important Information***The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) is for corporate use and only works with the Mimecast Web Security service which is licensed separately. The iOS device it is deployed or downloaded to must be in Supervised mode.OverviewMimecast Web Security is designed to protect your organization's employees against malicious and inappropriate websites based on configurable policies and Mimecast’s threat intelligence capabilities. Protecting at the DNS level, and using an intelligent proxy to analyze suspicious sites, Mimecast Web Security is fast to setup and simple to manage.The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) for iOS ensures that web access from iOS devices is always protected, whether used in the office, at home or from just about anywhere in the world. Users can check the agent status to know whether they’re protected and see recent blocked activities. They will also see a device notification if using an app that connects to a domain that is blocked by corporate policy or if it is harmful.EMM SupportThis app must be deployed via an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform that supports the AppConfig standard, giving the administrator the ability to enforce corporate security policies. The iOS device that the agent is deployed to must be in Supervised mode. Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) and Apple Configurator 2 are supported. What’s New The latest version contains bug fixes and performance improvements. Ratings and Reviews App Privacy The developer, Mimecast UK Ltd, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy. No Details Provided The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update. Information Provider Mimecast UK Ltd Size 20.1 MB Category Productivity Compatibility iPhone Requires iOS 12.0 or later. iPad Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later. iPod touch Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Copyright © Mimecast LTD Price Free Developer Website App Support Privacy Policy Developer Website App Support Privacy Policy More By This Developer You Might Also Like

**Important Information***The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) is for corporate use and only works with the Mimecast Web Security service which is licensed separately. The iOS device it is deployed or downloaded to must be in Supervised mode.OverviewMimecast Web Security is designed to protect your organization's employees against malicious and inappropriate websites based on configurable policies and Mimecast’s threat intelligence capabilities. Protecting at the DNS level, and using an intelligent proxy to analyze suspicious sites, Mimecast Web Security is fast to setup and simple to manage.The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) for iOS ensures that web access from iOS devices is always protected, whether used in the office, at home or from just about anywhere in the world. Users can check the agent status to know whether they’re protected and see recent blocked activities. They will also see a device notification if using an app that connects to a domain that is blocked by corporate policy or if it is harmful.EMM SupportThis app must be deployed via an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform that supports the AppConfig standard, giving the administrator the ability to enforce corporate security policies. The iOS device that the agent is deployed to must be in Supervised mode. Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) and Apple Configurator 2 are supported. Novedades The latest version contains bug fixes and performance improvements. Calificaciones y reseñas 5.0 de 5 2 calificaciones Privacidad de la app Mimecast UK Ltd, que desarrolló esta app, no ofreció detalles sobre sus prácticas de privacidad y el envío de datos a Apple. Para obtener detalles, consulta la política de privacidad del desarrollador. No se proporcionaron detalles La compañía o persona que desarrolló la app tendrá que proporcionar detalles sobre la privacidad cuando envíe su próxima actualización de app. Información Vendedor Mimecast UK Ltd Tamaño 20.1 MB Categoría Productividad Compatibilidad iPhone Requiere iOS 12.0 o posterior. iPad Requiere iPadOS 12.0 o posterior. iPod touch Requiere iOS 12.0 o posterior. Apple Vision Requiere visionOS 1.0 o posterior. Copyright © Mimecast LTD Precio Gratis Sitio web del desarrollador Soporte para apps Política de privacidad Sitio web del desarrollador Soporte para apps Política de privacidad Más de este desarrollador Quizás te interese

Microsoft's Create Group Policy Object support documentation. Right-click the GPO node.Select the Edit menu item. The Group Policy Management Editor dialog is displayed.Right-click the Computer Configuration | Policies | Software Settings | Software Installation node.Select the New | Package. Select the .MSI File using the UNC path of the network shared location (e.g. \\server1\MimecastWSAgent). See Microsoft's Use Group Policy to remotely install software support documentation.Note:The .MSI file must be placed on a shared network drive to enable the GPO option to install the MSA remotely.Click on the Open button. The Deploy Software dialog is displayed.Select the Advanced option and click on the OK button. The Mimecast Security Agent Properties dialog is displayed.Click on the Add button in the Moderation tab. Select the .MST File created above and click on the Open button.It is recommended that the following settings are configured to ensure the MSI distribution process is smooth and seamless:SettingValueComputer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Window Installer\Always install with elevated privilegesEnabledComputer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Always wait for the network at computer startup and logonEnabledComputer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure software Installation policy processingEnabled and check Allow processing across a slow network connectionDepending on how you control the deployment of GPOs in your organization, assign the GPO to an Organization Unit (OU) that contains either the:Target machinesSecurity groups that contains your target machines.Note:We recommend you test the GPO with a test machine before deploying it to production machines.Once the machines have picked up the GPO, they must be restarted twice:The first restart is for the installation of the Microsoft Security Agent, due to changes to the GPO.The second post installation restart is for the agent to enter Protected Mode.The automated install process installs the following prerequisite software automatically:Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable.Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) Server. Related to Article Web Security Mimecast Security Agent for Windows