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        "content": "\n            Provide clear security guidance based on:\n            \n            Content to reference:\n            Search Free Trial Get Demo Protect From Evasive Phishing with Email Security Defense-in-Depth February 26, 2020 As phishing emails and ransomware continue to find their way into the user inbox, we are led to the following idea  email security is broken. It has become obvious that companies are attempting to defend against todays sophisticated attacks using technology developed to block spam and detect malware . In the late 1990s, spam had become a serious problem and propagation of malware by email started to increase. In response, email security software was created. The popular open source spam filtering software, SpamAssassin, was first made available in 2001. It included various detection techniques, such as Bayesian filtering, IP reputation and blocklists. The trusty Secure Email Gateway SEG, a product category that came into being in the early 2000s, still uses these techniques today. Protection from email spam and viruses using a SEG Most organizations deployed SEGs as dedicated appliances at the network edge or, in more recent years, as SaaS. Many eventually deployed multiple layers of email gateway defenses and anti-malware installed together on the mail server. The latter performed scheduled scans to detect new malware missed by the SEG, because the former did not yet have a signature update to detect them. Certainly email security gateway vendors that have stayed on top of their game have evolved their detection technologies integrated sandboxes protect from zero-day threats  time-of-click analysis defends against embedded URLs that are weaponized post-delivery and authentication protocols such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC help detect impersonation attacks. The SEGs single-layer limitation But the SEG has a major limitation - it protects only at a single point in time, at time of delivery, or in the case of time-of-click protection, when the user clicks the link. In a world of evasive phishing and malware threats, the one-pass detection provided by the SEG is not enough. You need to deploy a defense-in-depth email security architecture. The SEG has its place in this approach. It provides solid front line security to block spam, known threats, and some unknown threats when you integrate advanced detection capabilities like sandboxing. Where the SEG falls short is detecting highly evasive phishing, spear phishing, BEC and cousin domain spoofing, and sitting at the perimeter, it can do nothing to detect compromised email accounts. A new layer of email security - Inbox Detection  Response What is required is an email security paradigm updated to detect todays threats, and the massive migration to cloud platforms like Office 365 has given us just such a new opportunity. They provide APIs that enable us to deploy security directly into the mailbox, giving us a new security tool and creating an emerging category of product called Inbox Detection  Response. While Microsoft Safe Links is a capable feature from Microsoft Defender, it can not guarantee full protection. Adding another layer of security like Inbox Detection  Response IDR can protect against new threats by continuously scanning every email in every users mailbox, checking and rechecking everything that has made it past the gateway. It can also go beyond the usual security approach of inspecting objects for threats and adds a totally new dimension to email security, by monitoring behaviors and user interactions in the mailbox and then, through the judicious application of Big Data techniques, identifying anomalies. This adds context to an email and paints a much richer picture for evaluation. Best of all, if a new threat is discovered at any time, since it has hooks into every user inbox, IDR can automatically delete every copy across every mailbox. This automatic remediation removes the burden on the email administrator or security analyst, seriously reduces the cost to respond, and massively reduces the feared window of vulnerability caused by malicious emails lingering for lengthy periods within the reach of users. IDR can also provide a framework for users to interact with and contribute to detection technologies in an efficient way, incorporating user feedback quickly and automatically to identify and protect against phishing attacks . Data collected through the framework can be correlated to determine whether an email is malicious and action should be taken. Incident and case management workflows can eliminate false positives and help email admins and security analysts identify threats for further investigation. Finally, IDR can create a fast feedback loop to reinforce machine learning algorithms. This uses the outputs captured by continuously scanning emails, monitoring user behaviors, and tracking URLs. Through analysis of this data, IDR can better detect anomalies, predict what the next threat might look like, and push intelligence to SEGs and other security assets, strengthening an organizations security posture as a whole. Create email security defense-in-depth IDR brings continuous monitoring, detection and response to email security, using technology that cannot be deployed at the SEG. In turn, the SEG provides technologies that cannot be deployed in the inbox, so it must remain as part of your email security stack. Finally, there are technologies that can be deployed at the gateway or in the inbox, allowing a true email security defense-in-depth solution to be realised. To find out more read A New Vision for Phishing Defense Inbox Detection  Response. Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev Emotet Malware Still Evolving New Variants Detected Sch\u00fctzen Sie sich mit tiefgehender E-Mail-Sicherheit Email Security Defense-in-Depth vor Evasive Phishing Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443\n            \n            Your guidance should include:\n            1. Easy-to-follow security best practices\n            2. Data protection recommendations\n            3. Safe usage guidelines\n            4. Common security risks and prevention\n            5. Privacy protection measures\n            6. When to seek additional security support\n            "
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    "content": "# Comprehensive Email Security Guidance: Protecting Against Modern Threats\n\nIn today's digital landscape, email remains a critical entry point for cyber threats. To navigate this risk effectively, adopt a layered security approach, combining traditional measures with advanced technologies. Here's a structured guide to enhancing your email security posture:\n\n## 1. Best Practices for Email Security\n\n- **Layered Defense**: Implement both Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) and Inbox Detection and Response (IDR) solutions. SEGs filter emails at entry, while IDR continuously monitors and responds to threats post-delivery.\n- **Authentication Protocols**: Use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to verify senders and prevent spoofing.\n- **Regular Training**: Educate users on spotting phishing attempts and safe email practices to mitigate human vulnerabilities.\n\n## 2. Data Protection Strategies\n\n- **Encryption**: Protect sensitive information in emails with strong encryption.\n- **Backups**: Maintain regular backups to recover quickly from ransomware attacks.\n- **Access Control**: Restrict data access on a need-to-know basis to minimize internal threats.\n\n## 3. Safe Email Practices\n\n- **Verify Senders**: Always check sender details to avoid spoofing.\n- **Avoid Suspicious Content**: Refrain from opening unfamiliar attachments or links.\n- **Use Safe Links**: Prefer shortened URLs from known services and hover over links to preview destinations.\n\n## 4. Recognizing and Mitigating Common Risks\n\n- **Phishing Attacks**: Train users to identify and report suspicious emails.\n- **Ransomware and Malware**: Keep software updated and use anti-malware tools.\n- **BEC Attacks**: Validate requests for sensitive info or wire transfers through secondary channels.\n- **Insider Threats**: Implement monitoring to detect and prevent data theft.\n\n## 5. Privacy Protection Measures\n\n- **Data Minimization**: Collect only necessary data and retain it securely.\n- **Encryption**: Use end-to-end encryption for sensitive communications.\n- **Data Anonymization**: Pseudonymize data where possible to protect identities.\n- **Secure Deletion**: Ensure disposal of sensitive data is irretrievable.\n- **Compliance**: Adhere to regulations (e.g., GDPR) for data handling and breach reporting.\n\n## 6. Seeking Additional Security Support\n\n- **Incident Response**: Engage experts if a breach occurs for swift containment and recovery.\n- **Resource Gaps**: Consult with security professionals if in-house expertise is lacking.\n- **Evolving Threats**: Monitor threat trends and adjust defenses accordingly.\n\nBy integrating these strategies, you can significantly enhance your defenses against sophisticated email threats. Stay informed, stay vigilant, and adapt your security measures as the landscape evolves.",
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