Email inboxes are a ripe target for cybercriminals. If they can breach your inbox, hackers can access all sorts of sensitive business data, target your coworkers with phishing emails and wreak havoc on your organization.

As part of our ongoing commitment to help brands protect mission-critical information, Fairdinkum and our IT consulting pros recently hosted a cybersecurity webinar that highlights how email protection services can safeguard your company’s sensitive data from growing threats. Here are some of the topics we covered in our latest installment.

Phishing attacks remain a favorite among hackers. These attacks involve hackers creating email addresses that mimic legitimate accounts to deceive employees and obtain login information. Such attacks can be far more effective when they can breach a legitimate email account.

Without proper email protection, your business can be left vulnerable to these attacks. A successful phishing attempt can lead to compromised data and catastrophic financial losses. Your business may also suffer severe reputational harm.

Email protection services are tools that guard your inbox against phishing, ransomware, and other malicious attacks. Some key features to look for include tools like advanced spam filters and continuous monitoring.

Advanced spam filters detect and block malicious content. A great filter will help reduce the risk of employees clicking on a dangerous email by preventing them from seeing it in the first place. It’s important to work with a managed services provider (MSP) to customize your filter so that legitimate external emails don’t get swept up in the spam-prevention efforts.

Encryption makes it harder for hackers to intercept and access sensitive information while you send it electronically. But you need to make sure you implement both at-rest and in-transit encryption.

At-rest encryption protects emails and other files while they are being stored on your servers or in the cloud. In-transit encryption, on the other hand, protects data that’s being relayed from one user to another.

Anti-phishing tools automatically identify and alert users about potential phishing attempts. They can reduce the risk of human error by flagging suspicious messages and content.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires users to confirm their identity with a second method, such as a text or app confirmation. MFA can prevent unauthorized users from accessing an email account, even if they steal the account owner’s username and password.

An especially skilled hacker may be able to slip past these defenses, especially if one of your employees makes an error. Continuous monitoring plugs the gaps in your cyber defense strategy and ensures that suspicious activity is detected and contained early.

One of the best ways to avoid a security breach, however, is by training your team to be aware of the tactics bad actors use. Your employees are your first line of defense. Watch this short video for a couple of quick tips.

An experienced and security-conscious MSP like Fairdinkum also can help you effectively level up your email protection strategy. Our proactive approach identifies and closes gaps in your security postures so that you can enjoy peace of mind while focusing on core business activities.

Watch our recent video on email vulnerabilities to learn more about how you can safeguard your business.

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