According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), phishing is a leading cause of data breaches, accounting for over a third of incidents. It is also the most common delivery method causing ransomware.
Nowadays, most companies have adopted cloud-based email systems and are supporting a distributed or remote workforce. Both factors drive a need for an email security solution that supports a growing and distributed enterprise.
Cybercriminals can use email in a variety of attacks. Some of the leading email threats include:
Cloud email security solutions are designed to provide comprehensive protection against email-borne cyber threats. Critical features of a cloud email security solution include:
An email security solution is a must for many organizations, but choosing between a cloud-based and on-premises solution can be difficult. However, in most cases, a cloud-based solution is the right choice.
On-premises, appliance-based solutions are constrained in their deployment locations and their ability to scale to meet demand. Cloud-based email security solutions, on the other hand, can take advantage of the flexibility and scalability of the cloud, enabling them to better meet the evolving needs of the business.
Email can be used in various attacks, making defense-in-depth essential for email security. Some best practices for securing email include:
As companies increasingly adopt a remote workforce, cloud email security becomes more important than ever. Learn more about securing your organization’s remote employees.
Check Point and Avanan have developed an email security solution that provides comprehensive protection against modern email cyber threats. You’re welcome to sign up for a free demo to see it in action.