Traditional email security products struggle to detect email impersonation threats such as Business Email Compromise (BEC) and spear phishing campaigns. These threats consistently bypass defenses that rely on signatures and policies like Secure Email Gateways and native-cloud email filters. This guide breaks down how Fortra uses advanced data science, including machine learning models, to find and mitigate attacks that slip past traditional email defenses.
As Microsoft’s security capabilities continue to evolve, many organizations are questioning how much they should rely on Microsoft for their email security needs. This video includes email security experts from Fortra discussing enterprise email security requirements and how Microsoft fits into an organization’s email security strategy and stack.
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• How to evaluate Microsoft’s...
In the last few years, Microsoft 365 (M365) has eclipsed all other cloud providers to emerge as the most widely used enterprise cloud service and the latest survey data shows that adoption of M365 is still increasing.
It is not just impressive in its adoption rates, Microsoft has also been incremental evolving business technology; organizations now rely on cloud technology to function. However,...
As Microsoft’s security capabilities continue to evolve, many organizations are questioning how much they should rely on Microsoft for their email security needs. In this guide, we observe where Microsoft may not be enough and how deploying Fortra Advanced Email Security solutions can provide a more comprehensive protection.
When it comes to email authentication standards, should you use DKIM, SPF, or both? We’re going to cover these terms, when you should use them, what they do—and how best to protect your email domains.
Is it Either/Or—or Both?
Should the battle really be SPF vs. DKIM? While not mandatory, it’s highly recommended to use both SPF and DKIM to protect your email domains from spoofing attacks and...
The broad scope of counterfeit campaigns and unclear boundaries of abuse make it challenging to successfully mitigate online threats targeting retail brands. There is a fine line between infringement and fair use of publicly made materials, as well as immeasurable online environments where counterfeit campaigns may live and grow.
In 2021, Gartner includes DMARC, or known by its full name as Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance, in its list of top 10 security projects. With very few exceptions, the best way for organizations to prevent getting impersonated in email attacks is to integrate DMARC into their Office 365-based email ecosystems.
To understand why, let’s consider the benefits of deploying...
Have you ever received a blank email from someone you don’t know? If you have, it may have been from a cybercriminal making sure your email account is legitimate prior to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. Agari and PhishLabs define BEC as any response-based spear phishing attack involving the impersonation of a trusted party to trick victims into making an unauthorized financial...
In this webinar, discover how Agari DMARC Protection automates and simplifies DMARC email authentication so you can get to policy=reject faster.
You will gain valuable insights, such as:
The challenge and limits of DMARC.
The benefits of hosted DMARC, BIMI, SPF, and DKIM records.
How automated discovery helps quickly identify email senders.
Ways to quickly investigate unknown senders.
Tips...
This webinar from Agari and Osterman Research explains why organizations with Office 365 need robust email security and how to implement it cost-effectively.
Transcript
Social engineering is the use of idiosyncrasies of the way our brains work to trick us into doing something we would otherwise not do.
Let me give you an example. Suppose that you live in an apartment complex that has a secure gate and everyone at that complex has been told, "Don't let strangers in. Don't hold the door for anyone." I could use a...
In this presentation, we’ll reveal the latest from our 2022 Email Fraud and Identity Trends report, focusing on Customer Phishing and DMARC Enforcement.
Table of Contents
Who is Scarlet Widow?
Femmes Fictionale and Counterfeit Romeos
The Long Con: Making Moves for Money
Starry Eyes for Starling Michael
Up Close and Personal: The Case of "Robert Blackwell"
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Understanding The Threats
Today’s modern identity-based email attacks exploit the identity of trusted colleagues and brands. However, each varies in the tactics and techniques used. Understanding the differences will be critical in being able to effectively and accurately stop these attacks.
Customer Phishing: Cybercriminals use brand impersonation techniques such as domain spoofing and...
The Email Authentication Challenge
Email is the #1 way attackers target an organization’s customers and email ecosystem. DMARC authentication, specifically with an enforcement policy of Reject, is the single most effective way to close this vulnerability inherent to email. While the premise of authentication is straightforward, organizations can encounter roadblocks and challenges along the way...