Did you ever set up a spam filter and still have phishing mail in your inbox? Frustrating, isn't it? I too have been there. It feels like locking your door but leaving the windows open. Presently, most email security only tries to keep bad things out, but that is not good enough anymore. What we actually require is an EDR-style solution for email—a mechanism that not only blocks but helps us respond after an attack gets past.
That's the problem. Prevention tools themselves don't specify what goes on when the nasty email breaches. Was the link clicked? Did malware spread? Were the passwords compromised? If we don't know, then we're simply in the dark.
Think about an e-mail solution that would:
•Identify suspect logins from other countries.
•Track how the attack spread through your organization.
•Isolate evil e-mails later, even if already delivered.
•Show you the overall effect so you can determine what to do next.
That's a whole lot more useful than spam deletion.
It's more than "set it and forget it".
Dependence on filters alone is akin to driving at night with sunglasses on—you feel safe, but you are not. We need email security that reacts, adjusts, and helps clean up the mess.
We still need to block email, but it is not enough. One success is all an attacker needs. We need tools that help us stay one step ahead with each attempt.
Wouldn't your inbox feel that much safer with that kind of backup? I definitely think so.
Why blocking alone is insufficient
Hackers are clever. They use AI, fake logos, and deceptive wording to present their emails as authentic. Basic filters can only catch the blatant spam. But what about those subtle ones that look legit?That's the problem. Prevention tools themselves don't specify what goes on when the nasty email breaches. Was the link clicked? Did malware spread? Were the passwords compromised? If we don't know, then we're simply in the dark.
What we can learn from EDR
EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) transformed computer security. It doesn't just prevent viruses. It detects, traces, and helps with remediation. So, why not extend the same principle to email?Think about an e-mail solution that would:
•Identify suspect logins from other countries.
•Track how the attack spread through your organization.
•Isolate evil e-mails later, even if already delivered.
•Show you the overall effect so you can determine what to do next.
That's a whole lot more useful than spam deletion.
It's more than "set it and forget it".
Dependence on filters alone is akin to driving at night with sunglasses on—you feel safe, but you are not. We need email security that reacts, adjusts, and helps clean up the mess.
We still need to block email, but it is not enough. One success is all an attacker needs. We need tools that help us stay one step ahead with each attempt.
My short story
I used to swear by my spam filter. I once unknowingly clicked on a delivery email that appeared to be legitimate. Yes, it was a scam. If I had had a system which would have warned me immediately afterwards, I would not have wasted hours fixing the damage. That episode taught me so much.Final thoughts
Here's the thing: email security needs to get an upgrade, just as computers did with EDR. We need tools that can block, detect, and respond—because prevention will fail sooner or later.Wouldn't your inbox feel that much safer with that kind of backup? I definitely think so.
