Learn Protecting Your Business from Ransomware, Phishing, and Other Attacks

It may be surprising, but more than 90% of cyberattacks start with an email. Email remains a prime target for attackers because of its ubiquity and its potential to exploit human vulnerabilities. To better protect businesses, it’s crucial to understand the top email threats and how to mitigate them.

Barracuda’s threat spotlight identifies key risks, including ransomware, phishing, and business email compromise (BEC). These attacks have the potential to disrupt operations, steal sensitive data, and damage reputations. Staying informed and proactive is essential for maintaining robust email security.

Think Beyond the Gateway for Better Protection

While traditional email gateways remain an integral part of security infrastructure, they are not sufficient on their own to combat evolving threats. Sophisticated attacks can bypass these gateways, landing directly in users’ inboxes. To address this gap, businesses need proactive protection mechanisms that detect and mitigate threats before they cause harm.

The Case for API-Based Inbox Defence

Unlike traditional gateways, API-based inbox defence leverages historical communication data and advanced machine learning to detect anomalous emails. These systems identify threats that evade the gateway, such as impersonation attempts or well-crafted phishing emails. Once detected, malicious emails can be removed from inboxes instantaneously, reducing the likelihood of a successful attack.

Barracuda’s Email Threat Scanner is a powerful tool that provides insight into potential vulnerabilities. By scanning your Microsoft 365 environment, it delivers a customized report highlighting threats already present in your inbox. This free tool is a great starting point for understanding your exposure and taking action to enhance email security.

Millgate and Barracuda: A Partnership for Security

To combat the growing sophistication of email threats, Millgate has partnered with Barracuda to offer cutting-edge solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. This collaboration combines Barracuda’s advanced technology with Millgate’s expertise in security strategies.

Millgate works closely with businesses to assess their email security posture, deploy effective tools, and ensure ongoing protection.

This partnership ensures that businesses have access to both the technology and expertise needed to stay ahead of cyber threats. From initial risk assessments to deploying robust defences, Millgate and Barracuda provide comprehensive support for email security.

Proactive Measures to Stay Safe

To protect your business from ransomware, phishing, and other email-based attacks, consider these steps:

1. Educate Employees: Regular training helps staff recognize suspicious emails and understand best practices for verifying requests.
2. Adopt Advanced Tools: API-based defenses like Barracuda’s Email Threat Scanner provide proactive protection against evolving threats.
3. Strengthen Authentication: Implement protocols like DMARC, SPF, and DKIM to verify the legitimacy of incoming emails.

By combining these measures with Millgate’s support and Barracuda’s technology, businesses can build a resilient defence against email threats.

Take the Next Step

Email attacks are relentless, but they are preventable with the right tools and strategies. Start by scanning your Microsoft 365 inbox with Barracuda’s Email Threat Scanner. This free and secure tool offers actionable insights to enhance your email security.

Contact Millgate today to learn more about how our partnership with Barracuda can help protect your business from ransomware, phishing, and other email threats.