The Ultimate Guide to Email Security

2026 · Asian Edition

Email Security is a vital domain focused on protecting email communication from a myriad of cyber threats that target individuals and organizations alike. With email being a primary vector for delivering malware, launching phishing campaigns, and executing business email compromise (BEC) scams, robust email security measures are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust in digital correspondence.

Recent developments reveal a surge in sophisticated email attacks leveraging artificial intelligence to craft convincing phishing attempts and evade traditional defenses. Innovations in AI-powered threat detection, incident response automation, and advanced authentication protocols are shaping the future of email security, providing organizations with enhanced capabilities to detect and mitigate evolving threats.

Exploring stories on Email Security allows readers to stay informed about emerging tactics used by cybercriminals, new security solutions introduced by industry players, and best practices to fortify their email systems. Understanding these trends helps businesses and individuals recognize vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and build resilient email communication infrastructures in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.

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Analyst Insights
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
KuppingerCole · Email Security · Data Protection
3 days ago
IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing
Osterman Research · Email Security · UC
Last week
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Gartner · Email Security · Firewalls
Last month
Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents
Gartner · Email Security · Firewalls
Last month
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Polaris Market Research · Email Security · Firewalls
Last month
Expert columns
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Dr Aditya Sood of Aryaka
4 days ago
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
4 days ago
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
Last week
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last week
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last week
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
By Threat Analyst Team of Barracuda
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
By Raymond Schippers of Check Point Software Technologies
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
MSSPs key to securing India's fast-growing SMB sector
By Yuvraj Pradhan of SonicWall
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
By OpenText Cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Mid-market fraud prevention: mistakes retailers keep making
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
By Ronnie Manning of Yubico
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Interviews
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk
Discussing Data Analytics
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Discussing Malware
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Discussing Cloud Services
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Discussing Collaboration
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Job moves
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Move at KnowBe4
Last month
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Ketan Tailor appointed as Barracuda's Chief Customer Officer
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Move at EasyDMARC
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Move at OpenText
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Move at Sophos
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