Email security services are designed to protect company email accounts from undesired access and mishandling, and secure employee emails from deletion, viruses, and theft. Email security providers utilize threat intelligence to track global instances of ransomware, phishing, spoofing, and other email-related cybercrime. Providers then use this information to design and maintain firewalls and other tools, while educating employees on things to avoid and other safety measures. Through these combined efforts, email security firms help minimize exposure to corrupt inbound messages and ensure sensitive outbound messages are kept safe.
Email security services go hand in hand with data security, endpoint security, and other cybersecurity services to keep companies aware of threats, safe from attacks, and prepared to respond in the event of an incident. Businesses can deploy secure email gateways and other IT security software in lieu of or in addition to email security services to maximize protection efforts.
To qualify for inclusion in the Email Security Services category, a service provider must:
- Protect an organization's email accounts and communications from phishing, ransomware, or other email-related threats
