Email security doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are practical tips and tricks that any organization can implement to dramatically improve their email security posture.
Quick Wins
- Enable two-factor authentication on all email accounts
- Use unique, strong passwords for email accounts
- Keep email client software updated to the latest version
- Never click links or open attachments in suspicious emails
- Report suspicious emails to your IT security team
Technical Controls
- Implement SPF records to prevent domain spoofing
- Enable DKIM signing for outbound email
- Configure DMARC to enforce SPF and DKIM policies
- Use an email security gateway to filter inbound threats
- Enable TLS for email transport encryption