To mitigate the threat of data exfiltration, organizations deploy data loss prevention software tools at key egress points – email, web (cloud), and the endpoint. The security software provides visibility of the data being shared (who is sending what to whom) and allows controls to be put in place that prevent sensitive data from leaving the organization and malware from getting in.

Email encryption is the process of encrypting or disguising the content of email messages, protecting sensitive information from being read by anyone other than the intended recipient. With the continual evolution and enforcement of data protection laws, email encryption is more necessary than ever before to protect sensitive data from being exposed unauthorized and to mitigate the risk of data breaches occurring.

The motivations for APT attacks are many and varied. Nation-state sponsored, industrial espionage and targeted attacks are primarily designed not to cause disruption, but to steal information.

Whether you are a subscriber to the Inbox Zero mode of email management or prefer to let your unread emails rack up to hundreds or even thousands, there can be little doubt about the sheer volume of email communication.