Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) vs Secure Email Gateway (SEG)
KnowBe4, Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Cybercriminals continually evolve their techniques, leading to more successful phishing attacks. Using techniques such as text-based attacks that utilize social engineering and highly targeted spear phishing, bad actors are able to bypass traditional email security and land in their target's inbox.
The 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Email Security states: 'Impersonation and account takeover attacks via business email compromise (BEC) are increasing and causing direct financial loss, as users place too much trust in the identities associated with email, which is inherently vulnerable to deception and social engineering.'