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Why The Email Security Battle Feels Lost (At Least For Now)

Security Boulevard, Monday, August 18th, 2025

91% of all cyberattacks start with email. And yet, for all the industry buzzwords, protocols, and vendors promising a more secure future, the inbox remains the weakest link.

The cause for this isn't lack of innovation. It is fragmentation, cost, complexity and missed opportunities.

Many of the building blocks for a stronger email security posture are there. It's just too complex and costly to transform them into a wall.

Email Is Still the Frontline And It's Not Going Well

You'd think that by now, we'd have this under control. Email is one of the oldest technologies in our digital lives. And yet, it's still where most attacks begin.

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