1. Anti-Phishing and Anti-Spoofing
- Purpose: Protects users from fraudulent emails that attempt to trick recipients into disclosing sensitive information.
- Technologies: SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance), AI-based detection.
2. Spam Filtering
- Purpose: Blocks unwanted, unsolicited, or malicious emails from reaching users' inboxes.
- Technologies: Machine learning, heuristic analysis, blacklists, and greylisting.
3. Malware and Attachment Scanning
- Purpose: Prevents emails with malicious software or dangerous attachments (viruses, ransomware, etc.) from being delivered.
- Technologies: Antivirus engines, sandboxing, real-time attachment scanning.
4. Email Encryption
- Purpose: Ensures the confidentiality of email content by encrypting messages during transmission and storage.
- Technologies: TLS (Transport Layer Security), S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), PGP (Pretty Good Privacy).
5. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Purpose: Prevents sensitive or confidential data from being shared via email, either intentionally or accidentally.
- Technologies: Content filtering, keyword detection, encryption triggers.
6. Archiving and Compliance
- Purpose: Ensures emails are stored securely for legal, compliance, or business continuity purposes.
- Technologies: Email archiving solutions, audit trails, eDiscovery tools.
7. Email Authentication and Identity Protection
- Purpose: Protects the sender and recipient's identity by verifying the authenticity of emails.
- Technologies: MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), SSO (Single Sign-On), identity verification.
8. Business Email Compromise (BEC) Protection
- Purpose: Protects organizations from targeted attacks where attackers impersonate executives or trusted parties to commit fraud.
- Technologies: AI-driven detection, behavior analysis, account takeover prevention.
9. Email Continuity
- Purpose: Ensures email services remain functional during server outages or disruptions.
- Technologies: Failover systems, backup email services, cloud-based continuity solutions.
10. User Training and Awareness
- Purpose: Educates users to recognize and respond to email threats such as phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Technologies: Phishing simulations, awareness programs, automated training modules.
These sectors work together to provide a comprehensive approach to securing email communication, protecting against a wide range of threats. We can provide expert level assistance in any of these email security sectors as well as assist in implementation of industry best practices.