Critical Capabilities for Email Security Platforms

This research report evaluates email security platforms (ESPs) based on five key use cases: core email protection, outbound protection, security platform integration, power user capabilities, and managed service environments. It outlines how security and risk management leaders can utilize this research to assess various ESPs in response to the evolving email threat landscape, including advanced capabilities to defend against spear phishing attacks such as business email compromise (BEC) and account takeover (ATO). The report details the increasing demand for managed email security services and the necessity for vendors to enhance their security capabilities to integrate with threat detection and response solutions. It also discusses the importance of detecting misdirected emails and compliance violations as differentiators in outbound protection. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the need for organizations to evaluate ESP products that offer strong threat protection and integration compatibility with existing security infrastructures to improve overall security effectiveness.