Email Security: A Growing Cybersecurity Concern

Today’s businesses need to worry about cybersecurity more than ever before. With threats at all angles, it’s essential that your business has Ban updated IT setup and the latest security software. Of all the points of entry, email might be one of the most vulnerable. The simple nature of email has made it a trusted communication method, but it is also one of the most simple to breach.

So, what should your business know about email security. By understanding the main threats to your company email and investing in quality IT consulting, you can safeguard your email server from external dangers.

What are the most common email security threats?
As you assess your IT security, keep these email threats in mind. The following are some of the most significant points of breach and error.

• Employee Error: Many business threats come in to your network when an employee send an email outside of the company or clicks on a spam email.

• Email Hacks: Since email servers are generally less secure than other server firewalls, hackers may see this as a point of entry. This is especially true if your company sends emails to external servers.

• Viruses: These threats can creep into your server through spam emails or other harmless-looking senders. Unfortunatly, a virus is often just a click away.

• Phishing: Some scammers will send emails asking for secure information, including financial records or credit card numbers.

What can my company do to increase security?
With these threats in mind, it’s important to take steps to prevent security breaches. To start, consider taking these steps.

• Managed IT Support: By hiring an IT consulting firm, you can let trained experts take care of your company’s server monitoring and maintenance. A 2015 survey found that 66% of companies use a managed IT service, making it a popular security option.
• Employee Training: It’s also essential to train your employees on email best practices and server security. Teach them how to identify and report threats, and be sure to update their training regularly.
• Software Updates: In addition to training your staff and hiring a managed IT service, always ensure that you stay on top of software updates. These updates will help keep your servers as secure as possible.

By taking email security as seriously as the rest of your server protection measures, you can keep threats away from your business. Doing so will allow you to focus on moving your business forward rather than constantly recovering from breaches.


Daniel Haurey
Daniel Haurey Jr. is the president and founder of managed IT services provider Exigent Technologies, which he founded in 1997. Under his leadership, the MSP has earned accolades ranging from Channel Futures MSP 501 to being named SonicWall’s 2024 MSP Growth Partner of the Year. Dan is a true entrepreneur, dedicated to growing, investing in, and mentoring small businesses. You can find him on LinkedIn, where he regularly posts about technology, business, leadership, and community.



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