Isaac BrydonEmail security isn’t what it used to be. In the past, having antivirus software and a secure email gateway (SEG) was enough to keep most businesses protected. But today, with the rise of AI-powered phishing, social engineering, and a booming underground cybercrime economy, traditional defences just don’t cut it anymore.
If your organisation is still relying solely on legacy tools, you’re likely exposed to threats that modern solutions are designed to prevent.
🚫 Why Old Email Security Methods Are No Longer Enough
Cyber threats have become more sophisticated. Attackers are now using tactics that bypass traditional filters:
- QR code (quishing) scams that slip past email scanners
- AI-generated phishing emails that are indistinguishable from real messages
- URL redirects that hide behind trusted links
- Simple human error, like sending emails to the wrong person
In fact, the UK’s ICO reported that misaddressed emails were the most common cause of data breaches from 2019–2023—beating phishing by volume. Email is still the #1 threat vector, and the risks are only growing.
🧠 Smarter Defences Are Now Essential
To stay secure, you need to level-up your defences beyond just training and filters. Here’s how modern businesses are fighting back:
1. Protect the Endpoint
Your first line of defence is your users’ devices. Our Endpoint Protection, powered by VIPRE, includes:
- Always-on threat detection
- Protection against malware, ransomware & zero-day attacks
- DNS protection & Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- AI-driven analysis to detect unusual behaviour
2. Smarter Security Awareness Training
Security training isn’t one-size-fits-all. We offer:
- Role-Based Training – Teach high-risk staff (execs, managers, finance) how to spot targeted attacks
- Privacy Awareness – Help staff recognise when data handling could violate GDPR or other compliance rules
- Ongoing education – Turn your staff from potential risks into your last line of defence
3. Real-Time Threat Intelligence
Don’t just react—predict and prevent. VIPRE’s advanced systems detect threats as they evolve, giving you time to respond before disaster strikes.
In 2024, cyberattacks increased by 44%—largely due to AI-driven campaigns. Real-time intelligence is now essential for identifying and neutralising threats before they reach your inbox.
4. Go Beyond SEGs with Advanced Email Threat Protection
Signature-based tools and basic spam filters won’t stop today’s attacks. Our VIPRE Advanced Email Security Suite offers:
🔒 URL & Attachment Sandboxing
Open links and files in a controlled sandbox before they ever reach your inbox—keeping threats isolated and contained.
🧠 AI-Based Pattern Recognition
Spot spear phishing and BEC scams using machine learning that recognises urgency, tone, and context—something traditional filters miss.
📥 Missent & DLP Protection
Prevent sensitive data from being emailed to the wrong recipient with custom-built DLP rules and recall functionality.
💡 Why Cloud-Based Email Security Is Now the Standard
As attackers adopt new methods, the best defence is a flexible, intelligent system that can evolve with them. Cloud-based email security offers:
- Behavioural threat detection
- Scalable protection across users and locations
- Faster rollout and real-time updates
- Insights and analytics to keep improving security
This is why leading organisations are moving their security stacks to the cloud—and why your business should too.
✅ Why Choose Cyber Fits + VIPRE
At Cyber Fits, we combine VIPRE’s enterprise-grade technology with our personal, expert-led support. You get:
- Affordable security built for SMEs
- UK-based support that knows your business
- Tools to protect your email, devices, and people
We believe every business deserves advanced security, without enterprise-level complexity or cost.
🔗 Ready to Secure Your Inbox?
Don’t wait until after a breach to upgrade your defences. Book a free 30-minute IT Health Check and find out how VIPRE’s solutions can help you stay secure.