Email Security Threats

In this paper I will outline the various threats to email security, focusing on those that are of particular concern. I will then review some of the most recent advancements in the industry that are aimed at solving some of these issues. Email security has become a hot topic in Information Technology circles as new exploits and vulnerabilities affecting the most popular email clients and operating systems continue to make headline news on a regular basis. When you consider that a recent META group survey found 80% of survey respondents said they consider e-mail more valuable than phone for business communications, it is no wonder that email security is a priority concern for many organizations.