Sophos announces its Email Advanced for predictive security
Sophos has announced Sophos Email Advanced, the email protection solution to offer predictive security with active threat protection (ATP), anti-phishing email authentication, and outbound scanning and policy support.
Sophos Labs research has discovered that 75 per cent of malware in an organization is unique to that organization which indicates the majority of attacks are zero-day. The only way to combat that is with the deep learning neural network that is integrated into the Sophos Email sandboxing technology to quickly identify never-before-seen malicious files sent in email.
New features in Sophos Email include:
Active Threat Protection (ATP)
* Sophos Sandstorm cloud sandbox and advanced URL protection
* Artificial intelligence built into Sophos Email sandboxing is able to detect and block unknown malware.
* Time-of-Click advanced URL protection checks the website reputation or email links before delivery and at the time you click – blocking stealthy, delayed attacks
* Time-of-Click advanced URL protection checks the website reputation or email links before delivery and at the time you click –blocking stealthy, delayed attacks
Anti-Phishing Email Authentication
* Combination of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication techniques and email header analysis
* Sender Policy Framework (SPF) to declare and verify who can send e-mails from a given domain
* Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) e-mail authentication system based on asymmetric cryptographic keys
* Domain Message Authentication Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) to determine what to do when messages fail SPF or DKIM checks
Outbound Scanning and Multi-Policy Support
* Spam and virus scanning of outbound email scans to prevent unintended distribution of threats and protect reputation
* Customized security policies can be created for individuals, groups or the whole domain in minutes
Deployment and Data Processing Location Options
* Available through Sophos Central cloud-based management platform
* Sophos Secure Email Gateways can be deployed as an on-premise appliance or within the newest version of the Sophos XG Firewall
* Message processing centers in Ireland, USA, and Germany
* Sophos Sandstorm locations in Ireland, USA, and Japan
Sunil Sharma, Managing Director – Sales at Sophos India & SAARC, says, “Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and packaged malware kits have made it easier for cybercriminals to customize and deliver more complex, targeted attacks through email. It is expected that business and consumer emails will reach 319.6 billion per day by the end of 2021. As malware attacks from emails become more effective, it is important for organizations to put in place a robust IT security infrastructure to protect against threats. According to the Phishing Temperature Check report conducted by Sophos along with Freeform Dynamics in association with The A Register, 41% of IT pros report daily phishing attacks and 66% of malware was installed via malicious email attachments, which is a testimony to the urgent need of email security in organizations. As a result, creating a culture of security and data protection awareness has risen in priority with the greater risk of email born ransomware and the introduction of new legislation such as GDPR.”
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