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Choosing an email security service for your business

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Rima Chandra
Choosing an email security service for your business

For a long time now, email has continued to dominate the business communication arena. Research has shown that over 150 billion business emails were sent by the end of 2019. This is a big number and the trend continues. The more the mode of communication continues to gain traction, the more the risks and therefore every business must be Keen to follow the proper protocol and ensure that business information is watertight. Having an email security service is the surest way of ensuring that your information is protected.

 Continue reading and see factors to consider when choosing an email security company.

Check your needs and expectations

Many people would want to choose the first company they come across without doing some due diligence. This could Land you in the wrong hands. You must check your business need regarding the security of email communication and the needs of the company. Are there compliance issues that you must consider or is there specific customer information that needs concern? Is it physical servers that would be appropriate or you need the cloud? Such questions are pertinent in ensuring that you get the right email security company.

  Do enough research

 Good security companies are not common. You have to do intensive research for a security company that has a good reputation. Check their testimonials- who have used the same company before and what is their feedback? Check out their reputation from the Better Business Bureau to ensure that that they are clean. Ensure that the company you choose uses the most current and effective security apparatus to keep your company information safe.

  Check the metrics

 When looking for an email security company, metrics is probably not a priority for you. However, you must remember that you are in business and thus you need to check the Return on Investment (ROI). The company you choose should offer real-time reporting; metrics-based reports and visualizations of the metrics.

Scalability is key

 The size of your company will not remain the same. You’re growing and thus the email security company should be able to handle such changes that come with growth. You don't want to keep hiring security companies every other time. Choose a company that will help you send large File Secure and still meet your security needs many years to come. Cloud-based security is perfect for scalability.

  Check the company's Service Level Agreement (SLA)

 Service level agreement ensures protection for your business and the security company. Before you commit yourself, ensure that you agree with the details of the SLA like service response and restoration times. Do not sign the dotted lines unless you’re sure of how your business is going to benefit from the agreement.

 With the advancement of technology, business information continues to receive threats. Email Security is, therefore, a priority to protect your business from threats and attacks. Phishing is one of the most common threats that has led to huge losses in many companies the world over. You need to look for a good company that will ensure that your email messages are secured fully and keep off all attacks.

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