Understanding email flow
Understanding the journey of emails, both incoming and outgoing, is crucial for strengthening our defenses against email threats. This knowledge enables us to identify vulnerabilities, such as phishing attempts, malware infiltrations, and unwanted spam. By comprehending the route our emails take, we can implement security measures effectively at each stage. This involves setting up defense mechanisms such as anti-malware scans and spam filters to ensure that legitimate emails are delivered smoothly. We can map the path of emails to identify security breaches and take appropriate corrective actions. It can also help us pinpoint where a problem may have occurred, and help us troubleshoot any delivery issues, thus ensuring messages reach their intended recipients without fail.
We also cannot forget the need to comply with regulations and ensure our email practices are auditable and meet the required standards and protections while striking the right balance...