The guide explains that email remains a major threat vector because its original design lacked security, making phishing, ransomware, and impersonation attacks increasingly common. Page 2 shows email threats rising 64% during the pandemic and highlights the growth of Business Email Compromise schemes. Modern defenses now rely on AI, machine learning, and layered detection, but no single tool is enough. Page 3 notes that RapidScale’s Mimecast-powered platform blocks more malicious content than built-in cloud email tools and integrates awareness training, web filtering, data archiving, and threat intelligence. The NIST framework guides protection, detection, response, and recovery.

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