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Email Security: Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Enough for Your Business

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Email is the backbone of business communication – but it’s also the number one target for cybercriminals. Phishing scams, credential theft, and ransomware attacks often start with a single compromised email account. Yet many businesses underestimate the risk because “it’s never happened to them.” Unfortunately, that mindset can lead to devastating consequences.

Are All Security Packages Equal?

The short answer: no. Many providers advertise “secure email solutions,” but the features and protections vary widely. Comparing them can feel like comparing apples to oranges.

In today’s world, basic email security isn’t advanced – it’s the minimum standard. We have simplified this by creating a Minimum Recommended Security Standard for all customers. This baseline ensures strong protection without unnecessary complexity.

If a business chooses not to adopt it, they must opt out and accept the risk themselves. This approach makes the implications clear: security is not optional.

Email Security: Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Enough for Your Business

What’s in the Minimum Recommended Security?

Adlumin Breach Prevention

A powerful monitoring platform that continuously scans for suspicious activity 24/7 across your environment. It looks for signs of compromise, such as:
  • Strange logins– Example: someone signs in from a country where your business doesn’t operate or at 3 AM when no one should be working.
  • Extra permissions– Example: An account that normally only reads emails suddenly gets admin rights to change security settings.
  • Movement between systems– Example: A hacker gets into one employee’s email and then tries to access shared files or your finance system.

If something looks wrong, it alerts you immediately – often before an attacker can do real damage.

Combined with the other recommended minimum, threats can even be blocked automatically, so your business stays protected even when you’re not there to respond.

Why it matters: Most breaches go undetected for weeks or months, giving attackers time to steal data or plant ransomware. Breach Prevention shortens that window dramatically, helping you respond before the worst happens

Microsoft Defender

Defender is Microsoft’s business-grade threat protection for email and collaboration tools. It blocks phishing attempts, malicious attachments, and links before they ever reach your inbox. It also uses advanced AI to detect suspicious behaviour and quarantine threats automatically. Consider this: 91% of cyberattacks start with an email. Defender acts as your first line of defence, stopping threats at the door and reducing the risk of human error.

Backup for Drives, Files, and Email

Even with strong security, no system is 100% immune. That’s why we recommend backing up all critical data. If the worst happens, backups ensure you don’t lose everything. This isn’t just about convenience; it’s about business continuity. A ransomware attack or accidental deletion shouldn’t mean starting from scratch.

What’s in the Minimum Recommended Security?

Why Go Beyond the Minimum?

While the baseline is strong, all businesses should have Premium Licensing for additional protection. This includes:
  • Microsoft Entra– Enables Conditional Access Policies, verifying user identity and device compliance before granting access. Even if credentials are stolen, attackers can’t log in without meeting these conditions.

  • Additional Security Bolt-Ons– Features like identity protection, advanced threat analytics, and automated remediation add extra layers of defence. Conditional Access is particularly powerful, preventing unauthorised logins from unfamiliar locations or devices.

Real-World Use Cases

  • Phishing Attack Prevention:Defender blocks malicious links and attachments before they reach inboxes.
  • Account Compromise Detection:Breach Prevention alerts you to unusual login patterns – like an account accessed from another country at 3 AM.
  • Automated Risk Response:Conditional Access policies automatically block risky sign-ins, reducing manual intervention.
  • Data Recovery After Ransomware:Backups ensure that even if files are encrypted, you can restore them quickly without paying a ransom.

Why It’s Crucial

This isn’t advanced security – it’s the minimum standard in today’s world. If you haven’t experienced a breach, that’s great… but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. The question isn’t “if” an attack will happen; it’s “when.”

Protect your business, your customers, and your future. Start with the minimum recommended security – and consider going further for peace of mind.

Get in touch to find out if your business meets the minimum security standard.

Call: 0161 503 5050

Email: hello@linten.co.uk

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