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// FEATURE // ensuring full DMARC compliance , you are actively taking steps to identify that legitimate email sent from your domain is actually from you . This massively reduces the risk of email spoofing and shows your commitment to being a trusted member of your supply chain .
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Now that you have the general security covered on your cloud platform , let ’ s layer this by placing your email behind an additional secure gateway that is complementary to your email platform . Adding in the additional layers with targeted threat protection acts as the gates and garage for your information . Using effective encryption options keeps the doors locked on unwanted access .
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Automatic and secure archiving of all email should be in place to ensure compliance , provide Business Continuity and give you immediate access with forensic search capabilities .
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Adding the steering lock on your email is a critical step . This means you have actively placed additional layers of protection to keep your data secure and away from prying eyes or out of the cybercriminal ’ s hands . MFA must be implemented and devices correctly registered to add this protection .
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Access controls , with visibility of the entire email tenant , is highly recommended . People can be tricked to enter their details where they shouldn ’ t , they can be convinced to share credentials and without the visibility provided by a monitoring service that will alert you to an intruder , you will not know the bad actors are in your email until it is too late .
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Even with all the best intentions and the reduced risk , cyberinsurance covers the gap in the event of the worst scenario . By employing all the correct steps to prevent and detect attacks , your risk is reduced and this will lead to reduced premiums .
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Use a reputable and proven service provider to continually service your email and connected systems . This will keep it clean . The reality is that cybersecurity is a specialist arena and complements your IT program . The building of a successful cyber-resilience program needs a focused and specialist entity to stay ahead of the evolving threats that change all the time . Just as you service your car , your email and digital footprint needs adjustment . You cannot simply set and forget .
Email is not the same as a motor car , or is it ? �
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KNOWING THAT YOU ARE A TARGET IS FRIGHTENING , ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO START .
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