The 2023 State Of Email Security Report

This article summarizes the findings of a survey of 675 IT professionals worldwide and 500 senior decision makers about their cybersecurity needs and perspective in 2023.

Andrew Kedi
3 min readJan 28, 2023
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The top three threats are social engineering, phishing, and supply chain/third-party risks. Email security is the cornerstone of a strong defense against cybercrime. — The 2023 State of Email Security Report surveyed 675 IT professionals and 500 senior decision-makers to gain insights into their cybersecurity needs and the shape of the email security landscape. The report provides helpful insights into evolving threats and trends in order to help protect your organization from cyber-attacks. Parks Research has prepared this report to help organizations learn more about the specific knowledge and expertise needed to stay ahead in this changing landscape.

The 2023 State Of Email Security Report offers cyber security experts and decision makers 123 cybersecurity statistics to better inform their decisions. It has been compiled from the best available sources, giving readers a comprehensive view of the current cyber threats and threat vectors, as well as advice from experts on how to keep business IT professionals safe and secure.

The Findings

The report found that email security is one of the most prominent areas of concern, as organizations have experienced more threat activity and are exploring the five biggest drivers of it. Phishing posed the most dangerous threat and was identified by respondents as one of the top threats facing their organization. Additionally, respondents identified which threat vectors posed the greatest risk, such as malicious code, third-party risks, and engineering phishing attacks.

Organizations need to take a proactive approach to email security by implementing a strong defense against these threats. This includes;

(1) developing a comprehensive security hub with automated processes and tools for detecting potential threats in emails before they reach employees’ inboxes.

(2)organizations should update their policies regularly to ensure they are aware of new trends in cybercrime.

Email security best practices

By choosing the right email security solution, businesses can protect their organization from increasingly sophisticated threats and malicious actors. Security buyers should use business email accounts and regularly conduct security awareness training to keep employees informed and up-to-date on the latest threats.

The 2023 State Of Email Security Report reveals that organizations are now investing in enterprise-grade email security solutions that protect against threats such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and malware. To ensure users' organizations remain secure, regular security awareness training informs users of new threats and how to protect themselves from them. Additionally, organizations should enforce corporate policies on using corporate email accounts for all business purposes. By doing so, they will be able to better protect their organization from malicious actors and ensure their users are up-to-date on the latest threats.

The 2023 State Of Email Security Report describes the current state of email security and provides recommendations for building cyber security resilience. It identifies prime threats, highlights effective security practices, and offers key strategies for leaders to secure their systems.

The report brings together an impressive panel of security experts from across the industry to discuss its findings. This roundtable of experts discussed the most effective tools and practices for stopping ransomware attacks, such as coding practices, encrypting data, and training workers on how to stop a ransomware attack.

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Andrew Kedi

Msc. Information security, certified Linux Administrator(LPIC-1), CISSP, Passionate with cyber security and bug bounty.