Following the digital revolution, more and more businesses are utilising the power of the internet to conduct operations more efficiently and effectively than ever. The benefits on offer are huge, with new technology allowing rapid exchange of information, ease of access, remote storage and paperless backup options. Communication has also undergone immense change, email redefining the way that internal and external correspondence is conducted. While the advantages are enormous they are not without flaws. Internet usage and email communications are accompanied by a plethora of ever-increasing security risks.
What are the risks?
Data leaks and violations of confidentiality are of particular severity, with the potential to result in fines, legal action and serious damage to a company’s reputation. Leaked information in regards to new product idea development and business plan implementation can also be disastrous. Hacked email accounts and intercepted messages are the causes of a majority of these cyber-crimes, acting as an entry point for malware attacks, malicious hackers, data leakage and unwanted spam. The risk of breaches in email security is both real and resounding, making it absolutely essential that organisations put proficient security measures in place. The recent British Pregnancy Advisory Service scandal serves as a sombre reminder of the ruthless nature of cyber crime and the absolute necessity for businesses and organisations to protect themselves against serious security threats.
How can you protect your business?
The most constructive way a business can protect itself against cyber threats is to implement an effective email security system into its operations. For a tried and tested solution, Email Security from Mimecast is a simplified service that ensures systems are constantly protected against all email borne threats. Managed from a single web console, Mimecast’s unified email management service maintains continuous custody of email chains and ensures that ingoing and outgoing mail security is enforced at all times. Entrusting email security to Mimecast is also a savvy economical choice. The lack of infrastructure costs and a user count-based license system meaning zero capital outlay, rapid return on investment and no wasted accounts.
Are there any challenges?
The major challenge in successfully implementing an email security solution is to ensure that it safeguards information without jeopardising the productivity of a business. Inboxes must be protected from spam and malware, yet relevant messages must still find their way through. Legal and regulatory guidelines must be complied to, yet not at the expense of business productivity. And users must be able to communicate securely without being inundated with security updates. Finding a service that doesn’t compromise on this sort of efficiency is an absolute necessity. Mimecast’s unified email management service offers businesses a powerful and easy to manage email security solution that assures SLA guaranteed rates of 100% virus protection, 98% spam protection and 0.0001% spam false positives. The service can also be seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Exchange, making the transition to complete cyber security as smooth as possible.
The risks and security threats associated with email correspondence, digital storage and internet usage are vast and varied. It is therefore imperative that businesses place email security high on their agendas, and take all the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their data.