Email communication has become a fundamental constant that most businesses depend on to maintain daily operations. However, this increased reliance has also brought vulnerabilities to different threats, with hackers actively exploiting this channel for malicious activities. Therefore, maintaining robust spam and virus filtering is crucial for ensuring email security, and SWK Email Assurance Service offers a proactive solution to address these challenges. Here are a few reasons why choosing the right email hosting provider with the capabilities to provide spam and virus filtering is so important.
What are Email Spam and Viruses?
Email Spam refers to unsolicited and irrelevant bulk messages sent to numerous recipients. These messages are characterized by their mass sending, unsolicited content, and often commercial nature. Types of spam include advertising campaigns, phishing emails, and generic email scams. On the other hand, Email Viruses are often troublesome software programs sent via email attachments or links. They almost always possess malicious intent, spreading through attachments or links, and require recipient action to execute. However, if you never click on the download link, nothing malicious will make it on to your device. Some common types of viruses include Trojan horses, worms, and ransomware.
There are a wide variety of threats posed by these security risks, some of which present severe consequences. One, potentially overlooked threat is that they lead to diminished productivity as employees spend valuable time sifting through and handling unwanted emails. Furthermore, they expose organizations to security risks such as phishing attacks and malware infections. These can result in corrupted files, data breaches, and system damage.
The financial ramifications extend beyond just the loss of productivity, as businesses may face hefty fines, costly lawsuits, customer attrition, and even the need to replace compromised hardware in the aftermath of a successful attack.
SWK’s Email Assurance Service
Email Assurance Service by SWK Technologies proactively filters spam and viruses, empowering businesses to safeguard their inbound and outbound email communications. This service complements existing security measures within an organization’s email system, providing an additional layer of protection against threats. Our solution combats socially engineered business email compromise (BEC), a growing concern in the cybersecurity landscape. Social engineering is one of the most popular techniques used by hackers, taking advantage of human nature as opposed to security flaws.
Potentially legitimate emails are held in a Spam Report, allowing users to safely review these emails without risking infection.
The Benefits of SWK’s Spam & Virus Filtering Service
SWK’s Email Assurance Service eliminates up to 99% of unwanted emails before they reach the network, reducing the risk of infection while ensuring legitimate communication. The service undergoes frequent updates to combat new and evolving threats effectively. Additionally, our advanced detection systems utilize proprietary detection systems and various virus-scanning engines, employing many filtering techniques to provide robust protection against spam, worms, and other vulnerabilities.
Contact the Experts
Robust email filtering is an essential component of modern business security. With years of experience and various awards and certifications, SWK Technologies is well-equipped to handle your email hosting needs, allowing you to focus on your core business operations. Contact us today to learn how our services can benefit your business and fortify your email communication against evolving threats.