Email Security
Defend against threats, ensure business continuity, and implement email policies.
Introduction
Due to the popularity of email as an attack vector, it is critical that enterprises and individuals take measures to secure their email accounts against common attacks as well as attempts at unauthorised access to accounts or communications. Malware sent via email messages can be quite destructive. Phishing emails sent to employees often contain malware in attachments designed to look like legitimate documents or include hyperlinks that lead to websites that serve malware. Opening an email attachment or clicking on a link in an email can be all that it takes for accounts or devices to become compromised.
Phishing emails can also be used to trick recipients into sharing sensitive information, often by posing as a legitimate business or trusted contacts. Phishing attacks against businesses often target departments that handle sensitive personal or financial information, such as accounts payable or human resources. In addition to impersonating known vendors or company executives, attackers will try to instill a sense of urgency in phishing emails to increase their chances of success. Phishing emails aimed at stealing information typically will ask recipients to confirm their login information, passwords, social security number, bank account numbers, and even credit card information. Some even link to counterfeit websites that look exactly like that of a reputable vendor or business partner to trick victims into entering account or financial information.
We offer a number of email security solutions based on technology from leading vendors in this space. The aim of these solutions is to protect people, data and ultimately the brand against advanced email threats and compliance risks. An effective email security defense will help you to effectively detect and block targeted email attacks and respond quickly to suspected breaches.
Our solutions can stop up to 99% of attachment-based attacks. They also allow you to share large files securely and protect sensitive information as it is sent, stored, and archived.
The most effective solutions provide granular filtering to control bulk “graymail” and other unwanted email. And business continuity capabilities keep email communications flowing, even when your server fails.
Cloud-based versus on-premise email security
We offer solutions that are built on an advanced cloud platform, blending speed and innovation. They deploy, adapt and update faster than on-premise tools to keep you ahead of the latest threats. On-premise solutions are also available where required.
The benefits
- Ensure secure email communication
- Ensure business continuity even when your company email goes down
- Increase visibility into email threats
- Prevent email fraud
Why choose SR Cloud Solutions?
SR Cloud Solutions has a 25-year track record of supplying managed security services to many organisations in different industries.
- The best technology – highest levels of accreditation with the world’s leading vendors such as ProofPoint, Fortinet, and Microsoft.
- Skills and expertise with a UK-based 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC).
- We are a Joscar accredited business which means we are certified to work with leading defense companies who require the highest standards of cyber security.
- We are experts in Cloud infrastructures such as Microsoft Azure so we can provide expert security consultancy on hybrid cloud environments and how best to secure and monitor those environments including Cloud Governance.
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Benefits of Email Security for Enterprises
Real-time threat protection
Email security provides real-time threat protection capability by using a unique blend of detection technologies, such as machine learning, sandboxing, and predictive analytics, to effectively stop advanced threats such as ransomware.
Improve spam and phishing protection
Powerful phishing protection solutions are required to defend an organisation against ever-evolving phishing attacks. In phishing attacks, hackers send an email that appears to be from a legitimate sender to deceive the employees into revealing sensitive information like bank account numbers, account passwords, or credit card information. Sophisticated email security measures help detect unwanted spam and unsafe phishing emails, thereby allowing customers to block or take other actions against suspicious emails.
Protection against zero-day threats
Email security is of paramount importance for protecting an organisation against a zero-day threat, as attacks are generally initiated via a malicious link or rogue attachment. Preventing a zero-day attack requires multiple layers of protection to defend against malware, viruses, and spam, as well as targeted attacks such as phishing, spear-phishing, or whaling attack. Email security such as a Secure Email Gateway helps prevent a zero-day attack by providing anti-malware and anti-spam protection.
Maintain communication confidentiality
Email security techniques such as email encryption software or programs keep the confidentiality of email messaging intact. Email encryption is critical, specifically when sending any confidential information or during sensitive communications. Thus, email encryption can serve as a tangible investment that can save the organization from compromising its sensitive data.
Identify suspicious user behavior
Email security can assist in the assessment of outbound messages for detecting known spam and threats. This control on outbound email messages can help discover account compromise or other suspicious user behavior. The right kind of email security platform should detect and alert users who have started to send or receive large volumes of outbound email, including bulk messages. Such activity can be an indicator of compromise.
Stop ransomware attacks and other threats
Ransomware attacks involve gaining access to an organization’s computer systems or sensitive data and blocking access to the data by or encrypting it. Attackers allow the organizations to access their data only after making a payment, or “ransom.” Because ransomware attacks are often initiated via email, blocking malicious URLs and weaponized attachments is the most effective way to stop ransomware attacks. That’s why, when email security is in place, it helps in identifying threats ranging from annoying spam to advanced malware, phishing, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Email is cybercriminals’ method of choice for entering business networks and stealing from them; email is also most organizations’ primary means of communications. Thus, email security safeguards employee communication and reduces risk with targeted threat protection, data leak prevention, and enforced email security controls. Multiple layers of email security protection are required to stop known and emerging email-borne threats before they reach your organisation’s environment.
Email is only as secure as organisations make it. Any IT department can spin up an email server, assign email addresses, and then let things run unchecked for users until there is a problem. Realistically, however, in today’s world of ever-increasing cyberattacks, securing email must be a top priority for every organization. Most cyberattacks arrive via email. This means that not only does the IT department need to be on guard, but every single user in the organization must be trained to look out for the threats that will arrive via their inbox. With the right set of integrated security tools and the right training, organizations can stop most email-based attacks before they ever launch. Email security takes time and takes effort, but it is not an impossibility with the right set of integrated tools and security awareness training.
Organisations are seeing a massive rise in cyberattacks. Legitimate business emails can contain the sensitive information cybercriminals need in order to access and exploit critical business systems. Phishing emails can give cybercriminals instant access to an organization’s entire network in just one click. Even with proper email security training, data breaches can still occur. Organizations need cloud-based email solutions that offer encryption, targeted threat protection, data leak prevention, and enforced email security controls.
Organisations that need to strengthen their email security should start by taking the risks posed by cybercriminals very seriously. Organisations of all sizes across the world are being targeted daily by email-based attacks. These organisations need to start by building cyberthreat awareness across their entire organisation, not just in their IT department. Much of this can be accomplished through cyber awareness training programs.
Organisations also need to do the research necessary to truly understand the specific threats they are facing, including conducting a complete audit of their current security tools. Once the organisation understands where they stand, they need to move forward with implementing security policies, enabling encryption at every endpoint, using threat intelligence to stay secure, and continually testing their ability to stop and recover from various types of cyberattacks. Organizations also need to govern user behavior for tools, devices, and repositories, as well as tighten password policies and account access. Lastly, organizations need to look toward the latest advancements in technology, such as tools that use AI to recognize and share cyberattack information across their entire integrated security stack.
Organisations need an email security solution that stops malware, spam, and advanced threats using targeted threat protection, data leak prevention, and enforced email security controls. While team members should always be trained in proper email security, solutions need to be automated, cloud-based, and offer encryption. Email security solutions should work in the background and not impede user productivity. When evaluating email security companies, organisations need to find an email security partner with the right tools to prevent, detect, and respond quickly to phishing attacks and other email-based threats.
Contact SR Cloud Solutions today and speak to one of our security experts and find out how you can fully protect your business against current and emerging email based threats.
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