The most dangerous emails don't look dangerous. They look like an invoice from a vendor you use, a note from your bank, or a quick request from your boss. Our blog post on email security, linked in the comments, covers why email remains one of the easiest ways into a business and why small and mid-size companies are targeted just as often as large ones.
On the technology side, the post walks through protections like advanced threat detection that blocks malicious links, filters that catch phishing attempts, encryption so messages reach only the intended recipient, and email authentication settings that make it harder for criminals to impersonate your domain.
But technology alone can't do the whole job. Most email incidents start with a person clicking in a hurry, so regular training on spotting phishing and a simple, blame-free way to report suspicious messages are just as important. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's a good time to make sure every person on your team knows what to do when an email feels off.
Has anyone on your team ever received an email that looked completely legitimate until they took a second look?
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