Recently, the Sophos Email and X-Ops teams at Sophos announced that they had earned the prestigious VBSpam+ certification from Virus Bulletin.
Sophos Email stood out as the sole solution in the test that successfully blocked all malware and phishing samples, while also accurately identifying all legitimate emails and newsletters without any false positives.
During a rigorous 16-day evaluation, their email security engine was tested with over 140,000 malicious and spam-related emails. Their product successfully identified 100% of malware, phishing, and newsletter emails, along with 99.98% of other unwanted mail.
This test serves as a strong endorsement of Sophos's extensive investments and efforts to provide top-tier messaging protection for customers, ensuring their inboxes remain free from spam and security threats.
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Sophos Email Key Features
Advanced Threat Protection:
- Real-time scanning and blocking of malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
- Advanced threat intelligence for proactive defense.
Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing:
- Robust spam filtering to reduce unwanted emails.
- Comprehensive phishing detection to safeguard sensitive information.
Zero-Day Threat Prevention:
- Protection against new and emerging threats with advanced heuristic analysis.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
- Policies to prevent accidental or intentional data breaches via email.
- Content and attachment scanning to ensure compliance.
Email Encryption:
- Secure end-to-end email encryption to protect sensitive information.
- User-friendly encryption options for both senders and recipients.
Policy-Based Email Security:
- Customizable security policies to match organizational requirements.
- Automated compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Email Continuity:
- Ensures email access and functionality even during server downtime.
- Email spooling and queueing for uninterrupted service.
Detailed Reporting and Analytics:
- In-depth reporting on email security events and trends.
- Real-time dashboards for quick insights and decision-making.