Email Watchdog – Use Cases

• Phishing Detection: Phishing attacks are common tactics used by attackers to steal sensitive information by masquerading as trustworthy entities. Email Watchdog monitors incoming emails, identifying phishing attempts based on known patterns and indicators. Real-time alerts are generated upon detection, allowing immediate response and mitigation.
• Spam Filtering: Spam emails can overwhelm inboxes and may carry malicious payloads. Email Watchdog uses advanced filtering techniques to detect and block spam emails, ensuring that only legitimate emails reach the user’s inbox. It also provides a dashboard to visualize spam trends and effectiveness.
• Malware Scanning: Incoming emails are scanned for malware attachments. Email Watchdog automatically identifies and quarantines emails containing malicious files, preventing the spread of malware within the organization. A centralized dashboard allows for detailed analysis and reporting of malware incidents.
• Attachment Filtering: Email Watchdog monitors and filters attachments based on predefined policies. Suspicious or unauthorized file types are blocked, and alerts are generated for further investigation. This feature helps prevent potential security breaches from malicious attachments.
• URL Filtering: Emails often contain links to malicious websites. Email Watchdog scans and filters URLs within emails, blocking access to known harmful sites. Real-time alerts notify administrators of any detected malicious URLs, allowing for prompt action.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Email Watchdog monitors outgoing emails to prevent sensitive information from being sent outside the organization without authorization. It scans for keywords, patterns, and sensitive data, generating alerts for potential data breaches.
• Impersonation Protection: Attackers may attempt to impersonate trusted individuals or entities to deceive recipients. Email Watchdog detects and alerts on impersonation attempts by analyzing email headers, sender reputation, and other indicators, ensuring communication integrity.
• Email Encryption: Email Watchdog ensures secure communication by enforcing email encryption policies. It automatically encrypts emails containing sensitive information, providing a secure channel for data exchange and preventing unauthorized access.
• Compliance Monitoring: Email Watchdog helps organizations adhere to regulatory compliance requirements by monitoring email communications. It ensures that emails comply with industry standards and regulations, generating alerts for non-compliant activities.
• Threat Hunting: Email Watchdog aligns its monitoring rules with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, enabling proactive threat detection and response. It can integrate with third-party threat intelligence platforms to enhance its detection capabilities and provide comprehensive threat visibility.