Securing Emails in the Modern Age

Securing Emails in the Modern Age



In the age of modern connectivity, emails are the de facto mode of communication. Securing emails from cybercriminals is a difficult task, and many businesses are left scratching their heads when deciding how to keep corporate data and privileged information secure.


Zix a provider of cloud email security, productivity and compliance solutions has announced the release of its Advanced Email Threat Protection service for the UK market. This new offering sees the utilisation of machine learning capabilities to offer multi-layered filtering that promises to safeguard corporate inboxes from malicious threats.


The introduction of this service comes at a crucial time as more people begin to work from home. The rise in remote working has seen an increase of malicious attacks including phishing, impersonation, malware, ransomware and spam-type messages. The Advanced Email Threat Protection Service from Zix fills a gap in enterprise threat prevention, promising to deliver a more intrinsic level of security than traditional email filtering solutions.


“In recent months, there has been no evading the constant stream of reports indicating a sharp spike in cyberattacks as bad actors look to take advantage of the commotion surrounding the coronavirus pandemic,” said Paul Balkwell, VP of international sales at Zix. “What’s more, according to the 2020 Verizon DBIR, 90% of these threats start with an email. Crucially, it also works seamlessly with their other security, compliance and productivity services.”


Zix’s comprehensive service aims to tackle email threats throughout their full lifecycle. As a first line of defence, Zix ensures that social engineering attempts are identified and blocked. This includes implementing time-of-click analysis, which aids in spotting malicious phishing links. Another in ..

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