Email remains the cornerstone of modern business communication. From internal memos and contracts to customer support and invoicing, email facilitates nearly every aspect of daily operations. But with that convenience comes risk. As the primary entry point for cyberattacks, email is also a top target for cybercriminals.
National Email Day, observed on April 23, is the perfect opportunity to evaluate and strengthen your organization’s email security. With phishing scams, malware, and data breaches becoming more sophisticated, protecting your email systems is no longer optional – it’s essential.
Why Email Security Matters
Despite advances in security technology, email continues to be the most exploited vector in cybercrime. In 2024 alone, more than 90% of cyberattacks began with a phishing email.
Here are some of the top threats businesses face:
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Phishing Scams: Fake emails designed to steal login credentials or trick users into clicking malicious links.
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Business Email Compromise (BEC): Scammers impersonate executives or trusted vendors to deceive employees into making wire transfers or sharing sensitive data.
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Malware and Ransomware: Malicious attachments or links can infect entire networks, lock down data, or demand costly ransoms.
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Data Loss: Unencrypted messages or poor security practices can expose sensitive customer or company information.
Top Email Security Best Practices
Here are proven ways businesses can strengthen email defenses:
1. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Requiring a second form of verification dramatically reduces the risk of account compromise.
2. Train Employees Regularly
Teach staff how to recognize phishing attempts, suspicious URLs, unexpected attachments, and common red flags like urgency and generic greetings.
3. Use Email Encryption
Encrypting emails ensures that only the intended recipient can access the message content, protecting sensitive data in transit.
4. Implement Advanced Email Filtering
Modern spam filters can detect and block threats before they reach users’ inboxes. Look for solutions that use AI and threat intelligence.
5. Adopt a Zero Trust Approach
Assume no user or message is trustworthy by default. The Zero Trust model enforces strict verification for every access request, including email activity.
Take the Next Step: Join Our Free CLE-pending Webinar
To help businesses prepare for evolving email threats, we’re hosting a free CLE-pending webinar on Zero Trust Security:
📅 Date: April 24, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM CST
🔐 Title: Zero Trust Security: Why It’s Crucial in 2025
🌐 Register at: computer-center.com/zerotrust
What You’ll Learn:
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How Zero Trust enhances email security and stops insider threats
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Practical methods to prevent phishing and email spoofing
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Tools and policies to protect your business’s digital communications
Take Action on National Email Day
National Email Day isn’t just about celebrating the convenience of digital communication—it’s about recognizing the need to protect it.
By implementing the right tools and practices, you can:
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Reduce the risk of phishing and ransomware
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Prevent costly data breaches
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Build trust with your clients and employees
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Ensure business continuity even under cyber threat
Email is one of your most critical business assets. Don’t let it become a vulnerability.
Final Call to Action
Use National Email Day as your reminder to review, update, and improve your email security policies. And don’t forget to join us on April 24 for our free CLE webinar “Zero Trust Security: Why It’s Crucial in 2025.” Learn how to turn your email system into a stronghold against cyberattacks.
🔐 Celebrate smarter data habits. Embrace Zero Trust. Protect your business.
👉 Register now for our April 24 free webinar and turn awareness into action.
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