Email Security Infrastructure Testing
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Email Security Infrastructure Testing Service is designed to assess organisations' email security infrastructure against the latest threats and vulnerabilities. Our platform utilises an extensive set of real malicious code samples to provide realistic simulations of the types of attacks that secure email gateways will encounter.
WHY IS THIS SERVICE IMPORTANT?
Leading industry research unequivocally identifies Business Email Compromise (BEC) as the predominant attack vector utilised by cyber criminals for the dissemination and deployment of ransomware and other malicious software. Consequently, it is imperative for organisations to conduct regular and thorough evaluations of their email security infrastructure. This critical measure is essential to fortify defences against both known and emerging threats, ensuring the integrity and security of organisational data and communications.
FEATURES
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customised to meet your organisation's unique requirements.
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realistic testing of malicious code delivery.
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comprehensive email security assessments using current cybercriminal tactics.
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detailed insights into email defences and their shortcomings.
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keeping your email security ahead of emerging threats.
BENEFITS
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streamlined management and robust protection.
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safeguarding users and partners from malicious threats.
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meeting industry standards effectively
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building confidence among customers
TYPE OF ATTACKS
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identifying threats in attachments including executables and ransomware.
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securing high-level employees from Business Email Compromise.
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combating human-focused email threats with enhanced security measures.
WHO SHOULD USE IT
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CISOs need to understand the current state of the email protection platform, it's efficacy and be aware of any gaps in it's configuration
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Security Managers need to understand how effective their security operations team are
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this service provides SOC teams with real-time feedback into their efficiency and measurable metrics
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SUPPORTED SOLUTIONS
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enhance your email security gateways by simulating threats, validating detection, testing phishing and malware responses, assessing spam filters, providing detailed analytics, and offering continuous improvement.
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enhance your email security gateways by simulating threats, validating detection, testing phishing and malware responses, assessing spam filters, providing detailed analytics, and offering continuous improvement.
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enhance your email security gateways by simulating threats, validating detection, testing phishing and malware responses, assessing spam filters, providing detailed analytics, and offering continuous improvement.
DELIVERY AND MODE OF USE
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analyses and identifies vulnerabilities in the email system that could be exploited in BEC attacks, providing a foundational understanding of security gaps.
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offers a detailed, actionable plan for responding to BEC incidents to quickly mitigate damages and manage communications.
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educates staff on BEC threats, focusing on identifying and handling suspicious email activities to bolster the human defence layer
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conducts regular simulated BEC attacks to test employee vigilance and refine response strategies based on real-time feedback.
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implements ongoing surveillance of email traffic to detect and alert on unusual activities indicative of BEC or other phishing attempts.
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Managed Business Email Compromise (BEC) Detection & Response
Cynode's "Business Email Compromise" (BEC) Detection and Response is a comprehensive service designed to monitor, detect, and respond to BEC-related activities in our customers' networks. The service identifies potential BEC threats such as impersonation, fraud, false invoices, data theft, and the spread of malicious codes in real time. It responds to any signals or unusual activities that need validation, while also externally monitoring compromised account intelligence.
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Phishing Awareness Testing
The User Phishing Awareness Testing service is designed to assess your organisation's employee awareness and response to phishing attacks. We utilise phishing delivery assessments to provide a realistic simulation of the types of attacks that your employees may encounter. Our assessment platform determines if the user clicked on the link and then provides targeted training if the user interacted with the phishing lure.