Sector
Security software, threat detection, identity management, and data protection.
Email Security
Solutions preventing phishing, spam, and email-based threats
The field
At a glance
Definition
Solutions preventing phishing, spam, and email-based threats
Technologies
Behavioral AI analyzes email patterns to detect anomalous messages. Natural language processing identifies social engineering tactics. URL sandboxing safely analyzes suspicious links. Email authentication (DMARC, DKIM, SPF) prevents domain spoofing. AI-powered training simulates phishing attacks for employee awareness.
Applications
Behavioral AI detects BEC attempts impersonating executives. URL sandboxing identifies malicious links before users click. DMARC enforcement prevents domain spoofing. Phishing simulation trains employees to recognize social engineering.
Market and funding
The email security market exceeded $5 billion in 2025. Email remains the #1 attack vector, with 91% of cyberattacks beginning with a phishing email.
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