{"id":4728,"date":"2024-03-25T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mintivo.co.uk\/?p=4728"},"modified":"2024-03-15T16:04:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T16:04:25","slug":"beyond-spam-filters-advanced-techniques-for-email-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintivo.co.uk\/news\/beyond-spam-filters-advanced-techniques-for-email-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Spam Filters: Advanced Techniques for Email Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why is email security important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emails are one of the easiest routes for hackers to spread malware or for criminals to undertake scams. Malware can be very sophisticated, often loading ransomware or viruses which have the ability to access data or disable your systems. Attackers are increasingly finding new and more complex ways to exploit our reliance on emails and the fact that busy humans often cut corners and don\u2019t follow security protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most cyber-attacks occur through emails, known as phishing emails. Whilst emails may be the \u2018way in\u2019 to the network for attackers, it is not simply business data that can be breached. If an attacker accesses your network, they may also be able to access your financial information, bank accounts, social networking accounts and any of the many Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a> devices managed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email safety is therefore extremely important to all organisations, regardless of size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I remove the threat from emails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is unlikely that any system or training will remove the threat of attacks on our networks via emails entirely. The key to stopping email threats from becoming actual attacks is relatively simple. Implement strong email security protocols and use email security software and tools. There are also some easy steps that users can undertake, but they need to be taken all of the time and with regular reminders and follow-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that organisations consider undertaking Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. These are both Government-backed schemes that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber-attacks. Not only will the accreditation assist you and your staff in understanding threats and preventing security breaches, it will also reassure customers and suppliers that you take cybersecurity seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What security tools should I have in place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with any security system, there are many options, some more effective than others. It is worth talking to experts such as Mintivo to discuss the best solutions for your particular business and for them to check if you have already been targeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tools work alongside any protocols or training that you put in place for your team. The tools usually suggested are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n