Seeing the Full Picture: How to Measure Email Security Effectiveness the Right Way
Proofpoint, Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Proofpoint's Ryan Kalember explains how organizations should properly measure email security effectiveness.
Written by Proofpoint's Ryan Kalember, this post addresses how organizations can accurately measure email security effectiveness. It argues that common metrics give an incomplete view and can mislead security teams about their real protection levels.
The article outlines a more comprehensive approach to evaluating defenses against phishing, business email compromise, and other email-borne threats. It provides guidance for security leaders seeking to validate and improve their email security posture.