New Content Inspection and AI Models Enhance Fortra's Integrated Cloud-Based Email Security Solution

Fortra, a global leader in cybersecurity software and services, has announced significant enhancements to its integrated cloud-based email security solution, Cloud Email Protection. These updates aim to bolster defenses against advanced email threats, including business email compromise (BEC) and impersonation attacks.

New Features in Cloud Email Protection

1. Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

   • Malicious Content Detection: Identifies threats embedded in images, including QR codes, enhancing protection against sophisticated phishing attempts.

2. Active Content Detection

   • Malicious Code Detection: Uncovers harmful code within messages, links, and attachments, providing an extra layer of security against dynamic email threats.

3. AI Detection of Service Abuse

   • Legitimate Service Threats: Identifies threats originating from reputable online services, mitigating risks from email threats that bypass traditional defenses.

4. AI Detection of Spam Accounts

   • Spam and Abuse Prevention: Enhances protection against spam accounts and related malicious activities, improving overall email security.

5. Dashboard Improvements

   • Enhanced Visualization: New trending visuals and sorting options display recent brand imposters, spoofed domains, and frequently targeted individuals, offering better insights into email security threats.

Leadership Insights

1. Kate Bolseth, CEO

   • Commitment to Innovation: Emphasizes Fortra’s focus on delivering advanced protection through continual enhancements to its cybersecurity solutions.

2. Cary Hudgins, Managing Director

   • Comprehensive Security: Highlights the improved capabilities of Cloud Email Protection, positioning it as a robust solution against emerging email threats.

Industry Recognition

1. The Radicati Group

   • Top Player in Email Security: Acknowledges Fortra’s leadership in the email security space.

2. Cybersecurity Excellence Award

   • Recognition for Email Security: Further validates Fortra’s excellence in providing effective email security solutions.

Fortra's latest enhancements to Cloud Email Protection reinforce its position as a top provider of email security solutions. With features like OCR, active content detection, and advanced AI models, Fortra is set to offer comprehensive and adaptive protection against evolving email threats.