Why You Need Email Security

Email remains the number one attack vector for cybercriminals, with 91% of cyberattacks beginning with a phishing email. Business email compromise (BEC) alone caused over $2.7 billion in losses last year, and attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated with AI-generated content that bypasses traditional defenses. Native email security controls are no longer sufficient against targeted spear-phishing, credential harvesting, and supply chain compromise attacks. A layered email security approach combining gateway protection, post-delivery detection, and user awareness is critical to defending your organization.

Key Capabilities

  • Anti-Phishing — AI and ML-powered detection of credential harvesting, BEC, and impersonation attacks
  • Anti-Malware & Sandboxing — Detonate suspicious attachments in isolated environments before delivery
  • URL Rewriting & Time-of-Click Protection — Scan links at the time of click to catch delayed weaponization
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — Prevent sensitive data from leaving your organization via email
  • DMARC, DKIM & SPF — Email authentication to prevent domain spoofing and improve deliverability
  • Security Awareness Training — Simulated phishing campaigns and training to build a human firewall

Our Email Security Partners

Proofpoint

Enterprise email security gateway leader providing advanced threat protection, email DLP, and security awareness training. Proofpoint's Targeted Attack Protection uses multi-layered detection including sandboxing, URL defense, and impostor detection to block the most sophisticated email threats.

Mimecast

Cloud-based email security platform delivering comprehensive protection against phishing, ransomware, and data exfiltration. Mimecast combines gateway security with continuity, archiving, and awareness training in a single integrated platform.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Native Microsoft 365 email protection with Safe Attachments, Safe Links, and anti-phishing policies. Defender for Office 365 provides seamless integration with the Microsoft security ecosystem including Sentinel SIEM and automated investigation and response.

Abnormal Security

AI-based behavioral email security that detects attacks traditional gateways miss. Abnormal uses behavioral AI to baseline normal communication patterns and identify anomalies, excelling at detecting BEC, supply chain compromise, and socially engineered attacks with no rules or policies required.

How CyberSafe Helps

Our email security specialists design multi-layered protection strategies that combine technology, process, and people to dramatically reduce your exposure to email-borne threats. We ensure your defenses evolve as attack techniques advance.

  • Email security architecture assessment and gap analysis
  • Platform deployment, policy tuning, and false-positive reduction
  • DMARC implementation and email authentication management
  • Phishing simulation programs and security awareness training
  • Managed email threat monitoring and incident response

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Why is email security critical?

Email is the #1 attack vector for breaches. Phishing, business email compromise, malware, and credential theft are delivered via email. Email security is essential for any organization regardless of industry.
02

What is business email compromise (BEC)?

BEC attacks impersonate executives or vendors to trick employees into transferring money or sharing sensitive data. Advanced email security uses behavioral analysis and authentication to detect these sophisticated attacks.
03

How does email security detect advanced threats?

Modern email security uses machine learning, behavioral analysis, sandboxing, and authentication protocols to detect phishing, BEC, ransomware, and zero-day attacks. It analyzes sender reputation, message content, and attachment behavior.
04

What is SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?

These are email authentication protocols. SPF identifies authorized mail servers, DKIM cryptographically signs email, and DMARC enforces authentication policies. Together they prevent domain spoofing and impersonation.
05

Can email security prevent user error?

Email security prevents many automated attacks but cannot stop all user errors. Best practice combines technology (email filtering, authentication) with user training to create layered defense.
06

Does email security impact mail delivery speed?

Modern cloud-based email security has minimal impact on delivery speed. Some analysis happens in real-time, while other checks happen asynchronously. Email security is optimized for speed and security simultaneously.
07

How does email security work with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?

Email security can supplement built-in protections from Microsoft and Google, or replace them entirely. CyberSafe helps design layered email security strategies that integrate with cloud email providers.

Defend Your Inbox from Advanced Threats

Partner with CyberSafe to deploy multi-layered email security that stops phishing, BEC, and malware before they reach your users.

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