Security Gateway’s Built-in Archiving and Cloud-Based Email Integration Just got a Major Update!

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

f Security Gateway for Email Servers version 6.1. release with archiving, legal hold, and data retention When it comes to email archiving, businesses require features that go beyond simple message replication in order to meet expanding regulations. And because every email solution, whether it’s on-premises or in the cloud, needs strong anti-spam/anti-malware filtering, it makes sense to combine archiving and security into a single product. To address the growing demand for a combined email security/archiving solution, archiving was added to Security Gateway for Email Servers in version 6.0.

Security Gateway’s Integrated Archiving Just Got a Lot Better!

With Security Gateway 6.1, the integrated archiving feature received a major upgrade with these new features for legal compliance and cloud email integration:

Legal Hold

Security Gateway’s new Legal Hold feature will prevent emails from being deleted from the archive, regardless of any other settings, user permissions, or retention periods.

Legal Hold - Security Gateway for Email Servers — Legal Hold – Security Gateway for Email Servers

Minimum Archive Retention Period

Businesses must meet a variety of data retention laws, and these laws vary by country or region. In the United States, many businesses must store archived emails in compliance with the following laws and retention policies:

IRS Regulations (for all companies) – 7 Years
Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX – For all public companies) – 7 Years
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA – Federal, state & local agencies) – 3 Years
Department of Defense Regulations (for contractors) – 3 Years
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) – 7 Years

To meet these and other growing regulations, administrators can assign a minimum retention period for all archived email messages. During this time, archived messages cannot be deleted regardless of any other settings or user permissions.

Email Retention Period - Security Gateway for Email Servers — Email Retention Period – Security Gateway for Email Servers

Improved Cloud/Hosted Email Integration for Microsoft Office 365 & Azure

Security Gateway’s automatic user creation feature helps reduce administrator workload by verifying whether an email sent to or from a local domain contains a valid email address, and then automatically adding the account once the email address has been verified. With Security Gateway 6.1, this process has gotten much easier for businesses using cloud email services, with a new option to verify users by querying Microsoft Office 365 or Azure Active Directory.

Office 365 & Azure User Verificatioin - Security Gateway for Email Servers — Office 365 & Azure User Verification – Security Gateway for Email Servers

Other New Features

Other new features for Security Gateway include:

Whitelist & Blacklist Search – A search field was added to the Whitelist and Blacklist screens to help administrators find listed email addresses more easily.
Quarantine reports can now be sorted by score. This makes it easier to identify false-positives, which will likely have lower scores.

For the complete list of updates, please see the Security Gateway release notes.

If you aren’t yet protecting your business email with Security Gateway for Email Servers, visit the Security Gateway product page for an overview of its features, or visit the Download page to download a free trial!

Security Gateway Hosted/Cloud services are also available.

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Looking for an Alternative Email Client to Microsoft Outlook? eM Client – Email and Collaboration that Works Well with MDaemon Email Server!

June 28, 2019July 31, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

If you’re like me, you want an email client that’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy on the eyes, and if it works well with MDaemon, then that’s a huge plus!

An email client that fits these criteria quite nicely is eM Client, a full-featured email client that supports email, contacts, calendars and tasks, and works on a variety of platforms and devices. Its touch-friendly design makes eM Client the ideal messaging and collaboration tool for smartphones and tablets.

eM Client is simple, elegant, customizable and easy to set up. Its built-in calendar works seamlessly with MDaemon’s free/busy server to help users avoid scheduling conflicts when planning meetings and events.

It even integrates nicely with MDaemon’s XMPP chat server for convenient instant messaging and file sharing using the integrated chat bar.

There’s even a Mac OS version!

An Email Client that’s Easy to Install and Configure. No hassles!

MDaemon users will find eM Client to be a viable alternative to Microsoft Outlook and other mail clients. Simple, hassle-free setup means users can be up and running in less than a minute by simply entering their email address and password. eM Client takes care of the rest!

To get started, download eM Client and then simply follow these steps.

Launch the installer file & click Agree on the license agreement.
Click the Install button.
eM Client Install Button
Leave the boxes checked if you’d like to set eM Client as the default email application, run at Windows startup, and launch eM Cleint after setup, and then click on Finish.
eM Client Install Startup Options
Enter your email address, and then click Start Now.
eM Client Email Address
Enter your password, and then click Continue.
eMClient – Enter Password
Verify your name and account name (your full email address), and then click Next.
eM Client Verify Account
By default, email, calendars and contacts are automatically synced, and instant messaging via XMPP is enabled. Click on Finish to continue.
eM Client Sync Calendars and Contacts

That’s it! You can now begin using eM Client with MDaemon!

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Expiring Support for Older Software: Renew & Upgrade for the Latest Features & Improved Security!

June 18, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

As our products have evolved over the years, with new features added regularly, older versions of our software are eventually no longer supported.

Effective July 30, 2019, technical support will be discontinued for the following product versions:

MDaemon – Versions 14.5.x and below
Security Gateway – Versions 4.5.x and below
Outlook Connector – Versions 4.5.x and below
SecurityPlus – Versions 5.0.x and below

For continued support, this is a great opportunity to renew your license and upgrade to most recent versions of our software to take advantage of the latest features! As a current user we offer an automatic 30% discount off the price of a new purchase!

Upgrade MDaemon today and get these exciting new features:

MDaemon, webmail, chat, IM, collaboration — Integrated instant messaging in MDameon Webmail

Single installer for all licensed features
Enhanced security to avoid DNS attacks
Collaboration and security for public calendars
Integrated Instant Messaging within MDaemon Webmail
Exempt Webmail users from location screening restrictions
…and much more!

Check out our MDaemon Features by Version page to see what you could be missing!

After July 30, 2019, supported versions of MDaemon will include MDaemon 15 & up.

Upgrade Security Gateway for Email Servers today and get these exciting new features:

When you upgrade to the latest release of Security Gateway, you can take advantage of these new features:

Location Screening
Terms of Service Statement
Email Archiving
Additional Data Leak Prevention Rules
64-Bit Version

More information on these new features can be found on our Security Gateway Product Page.

MDaemon Connector for Outlook (formerly Outlook Connector for MDaemon) has new features, too!

MDaemon Connector for Outlook Client Settings — **Control MDaemon Connector for Outlook client settings from the MDaemon console**

Outlook Connector has been re-branded as MDaemon Connector for Outlook, and, beginning with MDaemon 18, is now included with MDaemon as a licensed feature (via purchase of separate license).

Therefore, in the latest version of MDaemon, a separate download is not required on the MDaemon server. Simply enter your MDaemon Connector license key via Help | Register your MDaemon Products to activate MDaemon Connector for Outlook. Features introduced after version 4.5 include:

“Expired password” or “password change required” notification for end users
Administrator control over which Outlook add-ins are allowed or disabled
Junk Email folder / Blocked Senders support
S/MIME support for message signing and encryption
MDaemon Connector configuration reports for administrators, with Outlook send/receive schedules for all accounts.
Centrally-managed send/receive schedules
Nearing/over quota alerts for end users
New database management tools to help administrators maintain optimal performance

Visit the MDaemon Connector for Outlook product page to learn more!

MDaemon Antivirus – with Cyren AV and Mailbox Scanning

SecurityPlus has been rebranded as MDaemon Antivirus, and beginning with MDaemon 18, is also now a licensed feature of MDaemon that no longer requires a separate download.

Recent versions of MDaemon Antivirus include these new features:

Mailbox scanning
Cyren AV (The Kaspersky AV engine was replaced by Cyren in October, 2017)
ClamAV antivirus plugin
Exclusions for password-protected files for approved senders or recipients

Visit the MDaemon Antivirus page to learn more.

MDaemon Antivirus - Mailbox Scanning — MDaemon Antivirus – Mailbox Scanning

Would you like to take advantage of these new features? Click here to upgrade or renew your product license today and receive the latest security and administration updates as they become available for the duration of your license term!

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Keep your Mail Server Running Smoothly with Today’s MDaemon Maintenance Update

June 13, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

MDaemon Email Server Update To ensure MDaemon and its plugins provide the most up-to-date security and best performance, we often provide maintenance updates to help our customers get the most out of their business email and collaboration server.

Today, we’ve released MDaemon 19.0.2. With this update, we’ve squashed a few minor bugs and updated MDaemon Connector for Outlook to version 6.0.2.

More information on what’s included in these updates can be found in the MDaemon release notes.

Are you running an older version of MDaemon? If so, you could be missing out on many features we’ve recently added, including integrated chat and saved searches in MDaemon Webmail, new ways to share your MDaemon calendars, Message Snooze, and much more.

Visit the MDaemon Download page to download the best ever version of MDaemon!

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Introducing MDaemon 19 – with Updates for Security, Reporting, & Webmail

April 19, 2019June 25, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

This week, we released version 19 of the MDaemon Email Server, with new features that benefit administrators and end users. The following is a summary of key improvements for email security and productivity. You can view the complete list of new features and updates in the MDaemon release notes.

New MDaemon Email Server Features for Administrators

One of the first things administrators will notice is that the behavior of the “Start MDaemon” Start menu shortcut has changed. When clicked, you’ll now be taken to MDaemon Remote Administration via your browser. If you’d like to launch the MDaemon Email Server console directly, you can use the “Open MDaemon Configuration Session” shortcut, as shown here: MDaemon Email Server Start Menu

Enhanced Integration with Third-Party Plugins

MDaemon’s XML-API has been expanded to include additional capabilities. Folders and their contents can be created, deleted, renamed, and moved using the API. Developers can use these expanded features to display or manipulate the content of user mailboxes.

“External Message” Warning

A new “External Sender” Content Filter condition has been added, along with a new “Add a warning to the top of the message” action. This allows MDaemon administrators to create a rule that will add a custom warning to the top of all email messages originating from external sources – providing extra protection against phishing attempts by alerting users to treat these messages with extra care.

Extnernal Sender Warning

Support for Separate SSL Certificates for Each Host/Domain

MDaemon supports TLS Server Name Indication (SNI). This allows domains and host names to have their own assigned SSL/TLS certificate, rather than having to share a single certificate.

MDaemon - Support for multiple SSL certificates

New Authentication Failure & Frozen Account Reports

MDaemon’s Dynamic Screening feature includes the option to send authentication failure and frozen account reports to end users. When a given number of authentication failures has been reached, or when an account has been frozen, the user is notified so that corrective action can be taken.

New MDaemon Email Server Features for End Users

MDaemon Webmail – “All Unread” and “All Flagged” Saved Searches

When logging in for the first time, MDaemon Webmail users will receive a prompt asking if they would like to create an “All Unread” and “All Flagged” saved search for convenient, one-click access to unread or important email messages.

MDaemon Webmail – Expired Session Indicator

MDaemon Webmail will display (EXPIRED) on the browser tab when a user’s session has expired. This allows users who have multiple browser tabs open to be notified when they have been logged out of MDaemon Webmail without having to switch tabs.

MDaemon Webmail Expired Session Notification

Other MDaemon Email Server Improvements Include:

Autodiscover support has been expanded to accommodate a wider variety of connecting email clients (including eM Client, Thunderbird, Outlook, and others). The service can also now be configured to pass a custom host name to the connecting client on a per-service basis (for example: administrators can configure ActiveSync to connect to activesync.domain.com and IMAP to connect to imap.domain.com, etc.).
The option “Only send antivirus update notification on failure” is now enabled by default, and when updating to MDaemon 19, it will be enabled the first time MDaemon starts up.
MDaemon Remote Administration New Features:
- Added license management options to the Registration page.
- Added AntiVirus Updater and Scheduler dialog
- Added queue counts, process message counts, other process counts, session statistics, and more process states to the Status page.
The MDaemon AntiVirus configuration screen has been updated. Both antivirus engines (Cyren and ClamAV) can now be configured from a single screen.
When ActiveSync is disabled for a domain, administrators will receive a pop-up asking if they would like to revoke ActiveSync access for users of the selected domain. This makes it easier to revoke access and reduces the usage of ActiveSync licenses.
The STARTTLS White List now takes precedence over the STARTTLS Required List and the “SMTP server requires STARTTLS on MSA port” option.
New options have been added to Security | Spam Filter | Spam Honeypots and Security | Security Settings | Screening | SMTP Screen to enable/disable the Dynamic Screening notification when an IP is blocked.

These are the main highlights. For a complete list of new features & enhancements in the latest MDaemon Email Server, please see the MDaemon release notes. If you’re not currently using MDaemon and would like to learn more about how MDaemon can save your company time and money, click here to download your free trial!

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MDaemon Technologies Announces New Email Security Gateway Services in the Cloud

February 26, 2019June 25, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

SecurityGateway 6.0 with Archiving

The latest version of Security Gateway for Email Servers includes new cloud services, expanded Data Leak Prevention rules and integrated archiving features to help companies affordably protect user email.

MDaemon Technologies announced the release of Security Gateway for email servers version 6.0 that includes a new enterprise class Security Gateway hosted cloud service and fully managed dedicated servers for end users, MSPs, VARs, Systems Integrators, and IT Consultants. The flexible options of using either on-premise software or the new email security cloud services include an expanded and flexible set of Data Leak Prevention (DLP) rules to quarantine outbound messages and help protect a company from sending sensitive or confidential information via email. And the addition of integrated email archiving at no additional cost provides customers with affordable, flexible and easy to use features to protect email servers located anywhere in the world.

Prevent leaks of sensitive data with Security Gateway — Data Leak Prevention in Security Gateway

“We are excited to bring our many years of email security expertise and management to offer customers and channel partners a new cloud service without the need for them to make expensive hardware and infrastructure investments,” said Kevin Beatty, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. “By adding this new service, expanding our DLP features and integrating archiving without increasing the cost of the product, we continue to offer customers unmatched value.”

MDaemon Technologies’ SecurityGateway for Email Servers incorporates multiple antivirus engines and proactive Outbreak Protection technology to detect viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, and various types of Business Email Compromise threats. Along with inbound and outbound email quarantine features, Security Gateway assures the accurate delivery and receipt of legitimate email.

To learn more or request a quote, visit Security Gateway for Email Servers.

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The Evolution of MDaemon – 1996-2019 & Beyond!

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

In the early to mid nineties, our founder and CEO Arvel Hathcock recognized the need for a less expensive, easier to manage alternative to Microsoft Exchange Server for small-to-medium businesses. With solid programming skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, he created the MDaemon Email Server and launched Alt-N Technologies.

Through word of mouth among IT professionals and with the help of great channel partners, the popularity of MDaemon spread to customers across the globe. Over the years and in various geographies, the product name became more recognized than Alt-N Technologies. To better leverage the name recognition that had been built over the many years of MDaemon email server popularity, the company was renamed to MDaemon Technologies in January of 2018.

Helping the World Communicate

From the introduction of Webmail in 1997 and instant messaging in 2001, to support for third-party XMPP chat clients in 2016, MDaemon has helped improved communication for businesses in over 90 countries.

Focused on Security

Alongside these communication features came enhancements in security. IP Shielding, which is used to help prevent spoofing by blocking messages from unauthorized IP addresses, was introduced in 1996 before MDaemon even had version numbers (for some great historical information, check out the Ancient-History.txt file located inside the MDaemon/Docs directory). Relay control was added the following year, with many new security features added with each new release. In 2005, MDaemon became the first Windows-based email server to offer DKIM (Domainkeys Identified Mail) as a new tool in the fight against spoofing. And to address the growing need to protect confidential data and meet growing regulations in health care, finance, and other industries, email encryption with OpenPGP was added in 2015.

Sharing & Collaboration

MDaemon’s collaboration tools have evolved over the years as well. Instant messaging was added in 2001, followed by shared calendars and groupware in 2002 and 2003. Scheduling meetings with multiple attendees was made easier by the addition of free/busy in 2006.

As business communication needs evolve, so does MDaemon, with new features on the way for 2019. If you’d like to be among the first to benefit, follow us on twitter for the latest news & product updates.

Here’s to an exciting and productive 2019!

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MailStore 11.2 – With Outlook & Exchange 2019 Support & More!

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

MailStore Email Archive Server It’s that time again. Our friends at MailStore have released their latest & greatest version of the MailStore archive server – version 11.2, with support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2019, plus continued support for all other email platforms, including MDaemon.

“But do I really NEED an archiving solution?”

In short, YES! With most businesses relying on email to send sensitive information to customers, partners, and suppliers, you need a backup solution for a variety of reasons, including protection against ransomware, accidental deletion, disaster recovery, e-discovery, and compliance to regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR.

While it may be tempting to hold off on upgrading to a new release, keep in mind that the threat landscape is constantly evolving, and security is more important than ever before. Upgrading to the latest version will help you stay protected against the latest threats.

Are you an existing MailStore user? If so, you can upgrade by entering your MailStore product key here, or download your free trial & start archiving your email!

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Introducing MDaemon 18: Single Installer for All Licensed Features, AntiVirus Mailbox Scanning, and Much More!

April 18, 2018 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

I’ve got some exciting news. Our latest & greatest MDaemon release is now available for download! With MDaemon 18, we introduce new features that benefit administrators and end-users alike. Let’s go over the top new features. You can view a more comprehensive list of all new features and enhancements in the MDaemon release notes.

New Features for Administrators

Single Installer for All Licensed Features

The MDaemon download/install file now includes all former plug-ins which are now “licensed features” of MDaemon that require a separate license key.

MDaemon Antivirus (formerly SecurityPlus)
MDaemon Connector for Outlook (formerly Outlook Connector)
MDaemon ActiveSync (formerly ActiveSync for MDaemon)

When you enable each feature for the first time, a 30-day trial is activated. You can purchase a full license for these features on our website or through your local MDaemon reseller. Purchase options can also be found under the Help menu in MDaemon.

Enhanced Security to Avoid DNS Attacks

DNSSEC is a technology that digitally signs DNS data so that you can be assured that it’s valid. It was created to combat man-in-the-middle attacks that are possible in the DNS system. These types of attacks can lead to users being directed to a hijacker’s own deceptive website in an attempt to collect personal data. To help ensure MDaemon does not become a victim of these attacks, it is now capable of requesting DNSSEC be used when available.

DNSSEC - Enhanced Protection Against DNS Attacks — DNSSEC – Enhanced Protection Against DNS Attacks

Remote Administration – Set Security Features to their Recommended Settings

If you have adjusted MDaemon’s security settings over time and are unsure of the best settings for optimal security, you can now set each security feature to its recommended setting with a single mouse click in MDaemon Remote Administration.

MDaemon Remote Administration - Set Security Settings to Recommended Values — MDaemon Remote Administration – Set Security Settings to Recommended Values

Antivirus – Mailbox Scanning

When MDaemon Antivirus is enabled, administrators can now configure a schedule to scan all mailboxes. This allows the detection of any infected messages that may have passed through before any new virus definitions were created to detect the latest threats.

ActiveSync – Exempt Known Devices from Location Screening

An option has been added to allow a previously known device to bypass location screening when connecting via MDaemon ActiveSync. Administrators can enable this option to allow users to continue to access their account from locations that are configured to have their authentication attempts blocked. This is useful if you have users who are traveling and need access to their email.

Exempt Mobile ActiveSync Devices from Location Screening

New Features for End Users

Remote Administration & Webmail – Remember Me for Easier Access

MDaemon Webmail and Remote Administration users can enable the Remember Me feature to automatically login without having to enter a username and password. The Remember Me duration can be configured by the administrator for up to 365 days.

Remember Me for MDaemon Webmail and Remote Administration

Webmail – Simplified Email Encryption

When composing a message, MDaemon Webmail users can use the Advanced Options screen to instruct MDaemon to encrypt the message, retrieve their public key, or retrieve the public key of another user (if available). This greatly simplifies the process of sending secure, encrypted email using MDaemon PGP.

MDaemon Webmail Encryption using OpenPGP

Webmail – Message Snooze

MDaemon Webmail users can snooze emails to temporarily remove them from their inbox until they need them. The user’s email will reappear in the inbox at the configured time, whether it’s tomorrow, next week, or when you get home. Snoozed messages can be displayed at any time using the View Snoozed Messages options.

Webmail – Collaboration & Security for Public Calendars

MDaemon Webmail users can publish a calendar to a publicly accessible URL for easy sharing and collaboration. For added security, these public calendars can be password protected. To publish a calendar, click the Share Folder icon for your calendar under the Options|Folders menu in MDaemon Webmail, enter an optional display name and password under the Public Access tab, and then click on Publish Calendar. Anyone who has the calendar’s URL and optional password can view it in their browser. More information on how to enable this feature globally or on a per-user basis can be found in the MDaemon release notes.

MDaemon Webmail - Publish Calendar to Public URL — MDaemon Webmail – Publish Calendar to Public URL

Webmail – Text-to-Speech

When viewing a message in MDaemon Webmail using the WorldClient, LookOut, or Mobile theme, users can click on a button to listen to the message.

Note: This feature is currently only supported in Chrome or Firefox.

Are you running an older version of MDaemon or using a different email platform? Download the latest MDaemon & see what you’ve been missing!

If you’d like to learn more about MDaemon & what’s new with version 18, or if you’re considering changing platforms for a simpler and more cost-effective email solution, here are a few links you may find helpful.

As always, I’ll be happy to answer any questions via the Comments section, or if you need further assistance, you can click here to contact our Support staff.

And one more thing while we’re on the topic of product updates. Is there a feature you’d like us to add to a future version of MDaemon? Click here & let us know!

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Introducing SecurityGateway 5.0, with New Location Screening, Terms of Service Agreements, and More!

November 1, 2017 ~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

SecurityGateway provides businesses with additional layers of email security for their mail server. Developed with over 20 years of email security expertise, SecurityGateway is loaded with anti-spam, anti-abuse, and anti-malware features, as well as email encryption, data leak prevention, and more. With our latest release, SecurityGateway 5.0, businesses can benefit from the following new features.

Block Traffic from Specific Countries with Location Screening

Location Screening, a feature that was also recently introduced in MDaemon, allows administrators to block email from specific countries. This is useful if you don’t have users in certain regions. By default, all email traffic is blocked, but if you prefer to only block authentication attempts from these regions, you can simply check the box to block these attempts.

Block connections by country with Location Screening

Enhanced Compliance Options with Terms of Service Agreement

In order to assist administrators with compliance to laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation in the EU, administrators can now add a terms of service statement which must be accepted by the users each time they login.

Download Message in Readable Format from Within the Logs

When viewing the message logs, administrators can now download a message in EML format by clicking on a link in the log. These EML messages can then be viewed in various email clients.

These are the main highlights. For a complete overview of new features & enhancements, click here to view the latest release notes, or click here to download SecurityGateway.

Questions? Comments? Let us know!

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