EXPERT
OPINION
Email-based
threats are among
the oldest, most
pervasive and
widespread
cybersecurity threats
hitting organisations
worldwide.
in modern email security solutions to
detect and block as much of these
threats as possible, removing the guess
work from users.
We recommend that organisations
prioritise a people-centric approach
to security that protects all parties
(their employees, customers and
business partners) against these
threats, including layered defences at
the network edge, email gateway, in the
cloud and at the endpoint, along with
strong user education.
How is Proofpoint helping to
secure organisations?
Proofpoint invests 20% of revenue back
into R&D – one of the highest in the
industry – to ensure our products stay
ahead of emerging threat tactics.
Email is the preferred tactic for targeted
attacks, from fraudsters to largescale
cybercriminals to nation states.
With accurate malware detection and
blocking, coupled with credential
phishing and email fraud protection,
Proofpoint Email Security drastically
reduces potential information loss and
financial consequences due to infection
and compromise.
Technical solutions and controls, while
important, are just one aspect of a broad
and deep defence. The cornerstone is
regular, comprehensive and adaptive
employee training. Proofpoint Security
Awareness Training is focused on
engaging end-users and arming them
against real-world attacks. Proofpoint does
this by using personalised training based
on our industry-leading threat intelligence
to reduce an organisation’s risk. u
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