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    Email security

    Block phishing, BEC and malicious attachments.

    Why this fits, Inbox-layer defence: secure email gateways and integrated cloud email security.

    90 vendors for this

    Binary Defense logo
    Binary Defense
    Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
    5 products

    Binary Defense delivers a human-led, 24x7x365 Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service that detects and isolates threats early in the attack lifecycle using behavioral-based detections and an attacker’s mindset. Their Security Operations Center analysts triage, disposition, and prioritize events, conduct full kill chain analysis, and provide tactical and strategic mitigation recommendations. Best suited for organizations needing an extension of their security team, whether they have an existing team or none, Binary Defense MDR operates as a cloud-based, tool-agnostic service integrated via their BD Platform. The vendor also offers adjacent capabilities like MDR Plus with managed deception and malware disruption, but core MDR focuses on analyst-driven monitoring and response.

    24x7x365 SOC monitoring of endpoints, servers, and cloud resources using behavioral-based detections to identify anomalies, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and PowerShell injection
    Cloudmark logo
    Cloudmark
    Email Security
    7 products

    Cloudmark, now part of Proofpoint, delivers carrier-grade email security primarily for service providers and large-scale messaging environments, protecting over 1.6 billion mailboxes globally. Its Cloudmark Platform for Email automatically detects and mitigates spam, phishing, malware, and other email-borne threats using patented content fingerprinting, URL/CTA analysis, and machine learning. The solution functions as a high-performance mail transfer agent (MTA) integrated at the network edge, offering flexible policy controls and an integrated reputation system. While Cloudmark also supports mobile and rich communications, its core Email Security role targets telecom operators and hosted email providers requiring near-zero false positives and real-time threat blocking.

    Patented message and content fingerprinting technology analyzes email payloads to identify and block known spam and malware variants with high accuracy across SMTP traffic.
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    Cybonet
    Email Security
    1 product

    Cybonet, formerly PineApp Ltd founded in 2002, delivers enterprise email security primarily through its Mail Secure product, which operates as a secure email gateway stopping malicious threats at the network perimeter. The solution targets SMB to enterprise markets, offering modular anti-virus, anti-spam, sandboxing, and content filtering in on-premises or cloud deployments. While Cybonet offers adjacent capabilities like network visibility and SIEM, Mail Secure focuses exclusively on email threat prevention, encryption, archiving, and branding. It is best suited for organizations needing layered email defense without replacing existing mail infrastructure.

    Multi-layered anti-virus and anti-spam filtering for mail servers using modular engines to block known malware and spam at the perimeterSandboxing of email attachments to detect and prevent execution of unknown or zero-day malware before delivery to end users
    Halon logo
    Halon
    Email Security
    1 product

    Halon is a Swedish email infrastructure and security company founded in 2010, specializing in carrier-grade email threat detection and classification for service providers, inbox providers, and large-scale enterprise senders. Its core Email Security product, Halon Classify, is a specialized intelligence engine that performs real-time content filtering to identify spam, phishing, and malware with near-zero false positives. While Halon also offers the broader Halon Protect platform for rate limiting and link protection, Classify remains the focused component for inbound threat classification. The vendor is best suited for organizations managing custom mail infrastructure (MTAs) requiring precise, high-volume threat filtering without sacrificing performance.

    Real-time spam, phishing, and malware detection using carrier-grade content filtering with industry-lowest false-positive rates for inbound email streams
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    Malwation
    Email Security
    1 product

    Malwation is a research and development company founded in 2020, specializing in advanced malware analysis solutions. While its core platform focuses on holistic malware analysis rather than dedicated email security gateways, it offers capabilities relevant to email security by automatically downloading and analyzing files fetched from URLs within email attachments to identify malware or malicious content. Malwation is best suited for organizations seeking deep malware inspection for email-delivered threats, particularly those needing to validate file safety before execution. The company does not market itself as a primary email security vendor but provides adjacent malware analysis that supports email threat mitigation.

    Real-time Content Disarm and Reconstruction+6
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    PhishFirewall
    Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation
    5 products

    PhishFirewall Analytics is a commercial phishing simulation tool designed to help security teams assess and reduce human cyber risk through realistic, AI-generated attack scenarios. It specializes in customizable simulations by tone, industry, and language, paired with real-time user behavior tracking during campaigns. The platform enables risk-based targeting, automated follow-up training, and detailed analytics tied to human risk reduction. Best suited for mid-to-large organizations seeking to strengthen security awareness without complex deployment, it operates within the broader Human Risk category. While adjacent products may exist, PhishFirewall Analytics is focused exclusively on phishing simulation capabilities.

    AI-generated phishing simulations customizable by tone, industry, and language to mimic real-world threats
    Proofpoint logo
    Proofpoint
    Email Security
    9 products

    Proofpoint is a human-centric cybersecurity platform focused on protecting organizations from email-based and identity-driven attacks such as phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and social engineering. It secures inbound and outbound communications using advanced threat detection, AI-driven impersonation analysis, URL and attachment sandboxing, and behavioral risk signals. Beyond email protection, it extends into data loss prevention (DLP), insider threat detection, and security awareness training to reduce human risk across the organization. The platform integrates across email, cloud applications, and collaboration tools to protect sensitive data and stop attacks targeting users.

    Detect AI-augmented email threatsBlock phishing and business email compromise+10
    Riot Security logo
    Riot Security
    Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation
    8 products

    Riot Security is a security awareness and employee security posture management platform focused on reducing human-risk exposures through training, phishing simulations, and employee-facing security nudges. Based on the available product information, it is positioned for companies that want to run ongoing awareness programs for distributed teams rather than one-off training courses. The product appears best suited for small to mid-sized organizations that need Slack- or Teams-based delivery, breach notifications, and phishing exercises as part of a structured awareness program. Adjacent employee posture features are mentioned by the vendor, but the core fit is security awareness.

    Chat-based awareness training in Slack and TeamsPhishing testing and drills+7
    SalaX logo
    SalaX
    Email Security
    1 product

    SalaX Secure Mail is an email encryption-focused solution within the Email Security category, designed to protect confidential communications through AES-256 encryption and ensure full data sovereignty. The vendor operates primarily as a specialized encryption tool rather than a comprehensive gateway or AI-driven inbox defense platform, making it best suited for organizations with strict data privacy requirements, regulated industries, or those needing to embed secure messaging into existing email services without MX changes. While SalaX offers adjacent secure messaging capabilities for chat and video, its core Email Security role centers on encryption and workflow integration, not threat detection or spam filtering.

    End-to-End Email EncryptionMulti-Method Access Verification+8
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    Sasa Software
    Email Security
    2 products

    Sasa Software is a specialized cybersecurity vendor focused on Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology, with its GateScanner suite delivering file-based threat protection across email channels. In the Email Security category, the company neutralizes undetectable malware in attachments by dismantling and reconstructing files without relying on signatures or behavioral analysis. Best suited for government, critical infrastructure, financial services, and healthcare organizations requiring defense against zero-day and APT threats, Sasa Software holds a niche position as a CDR pioneer recognized by the Israeli Cyber Command and Frost & Sullivan. While the vendor offers CDR for file exchange and web downloads, its email capability is the primary entry point for buyers evaluating attachment sanitization.

    Content Disarm and Reconstruction for email attachments
    Smartlockr logo
    Smartlockr
    Email Security
    1 product

    Smartlockr is a people-centric email security and secure file sharing platform that enables organisations to send and receive sensitive information safely without changing existing workflows. It integrates with standard email environments to secure messages and attachments, helping prevent data leaks and breaches through encryption and policy-based protection. The platform focuses on usability, allowing non-technical users to easily apply strong security controls. Leveraging machine learning and continuous detection capabilities, Smartlockr helps classify and protect sensitive data in transit, reducing the risk of human error while maintaining seamless communication and compliance with data protection requirements.

    End-to-end email encryption with AES and RSA+8
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    Upfort
    Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation
    4 products

    Upfort is a security awareness and phishing simulation vendor that enables businesses to launch simulated phishing attacks against their teams with minimal IT involvement, using a few-click interface. Its Cyber University delivers enterprise-scale, interactive, on-demand security training covering modern cyber tactics. The platform auto-generates mock phishing emails mimicking real-life attacks via suspiciously authentic emails, websites, or pop-ups, then captures employee response insights to measure preparedness. Upfort is best suited for small to mid-sized businesses and MSPs seeking fast deployment and automated remediation. While it offers the Upfort Shield multi-layer defense platform, its core strength lies in phishing simulation and awareness training.

    Auto-generation of mock phishing emails with realistic templates to simulate real-life phishing attacks without requiring security specialty skills
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    Zertificon
    Email Security
    1 product

    Zertificon Solutions, a Germany-based vendor founded in 2004, specializes in email encryption through its Z1 SecureMail Gateway, a server-based gateway for encrypting and signing email traffic using S/MIME and PGP standards. The company holds a niche market position focused on compliance-driven organizations requiring guaranteed confidentiality and integrity for internal and external email communications. Zertificon is best suited for security teams managing GDPR compliance, Microsoft 365 environments, and complex PKI certificate management. While the Z1 family includes adjacent products like Z1 CertServer for certificate automation and Z1 SecureHub for secure file transfer, the core Email Security capability remains the SecureMail Gateway's encryption and signing functions.

    Server-based email encryption and digital signing using S/MIME and PGP protocols to ensure confidentiality and integrity of all email traffic