--- title: The Benefits of a Third-Party Email Security Solution Enhancing Data Protection and Boosting Productivity description: Why should you have third party security products when using Microsoft 365. spam, ransomware, e-mailsecurity, compliance, backup image: https://www.arjdistribution.se/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20professional%20email%20security%20solution%20provider%20promoting%20the%20benefits%20of%20using%20a%20thirdparty%20email%20security%20solution%20to%20enhance%20data%20prote.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.arjdistribution.se/arjblog/the-benefits-of-a-third-party-email-security-solution-enhancing-data-protection-and-boosting-productivity#main-content) [Contact us](https://www.arjdistribution.se/en/contact-arj-distribution-ab?hsLang=en-gb) [![](https://www.arjdistribution.se/hs-fs/hubfs/ARJ%20Teams%20Webinar%20Bild.png?width=920&height=230&name=ARJ%20Teams%20Webinar%20Bild.png)](https://www.arjdistribution.se/?hsLang=en-gb) - [Hem](https://www.arjdistribution.se/sv-se/arj-distribution-value-added-distributor-for-nordics) Show submenu for Hem - 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However, it also represents one of the most significant cybersecurity risks. From phishing attacks to ransomware and CEO fraud, the threats targeting email users are endless. This is where third-party email security solutions come into play, offering robust protection that goes beyond the limitations of standard email providers.  Email providers are responsible for the integrity of their code and platforms, but the responsibility for other threats and risks falls squarely on the user. Even Microsoft suggests seeking protection from third-party solutions, as they do not cover all aspects of cybersecurity risks in their user agreements.    ## The Value of a Third-Party Solution  Third-party email security solutions offer several advantages, such as:  - 24x7 IT Security: These solutions provide round-the-clock protection without requiring technical skills from users.  - Central Management: A single pane of glass controls the entire organization's email security, including user access rights, archiving, data backup, auditing, and security awareness services.  - Flexibility and Scalability: These solutions are designed to grow with your organization and can adapt to changing needs.  - Cloud-Based Services: Offering full business continuity, these services ensure that your email communication remains secure and uninterrupted.  ## Why Choose Hornetsecurity?  Hornetsecurity boasts the highest detection rates in the industry, managing over 50,000 business clients across 121 countries. They encounter and mitigate an average of 33,120 new email-based threats daily, 12,996 ransomware attacks per hour, 361 sophisticated phishing attacks per minute, and eight multi-vector fraud attacks per minute. With such extensive experience, Hornetsecurity provides unparalleled protection for its clients.  ## The Best Ways to Defend Against Endless Attacks  With employees spending an average of 28% of their day in their email program, it remains the favored method of communication despite the rise of messaging apps. However, email's popularity also makes it a prime target for phishing attacks. To keep users safe, third-party mail filtering is essential.  ## How Does Email Filtering Work?  Third-party mail filters use behavior-based algorithms and AI mechanisms to review incoming messages, flag suspicious emails, and reduce spam. These filters analyze multiple criteria, such as common spam keywords, mismatched email domains, flagged sender IP addresses, and potentially malicious links or attachments. By identifying and filtering out unwanted messages, these solutions significantly decrease the risk of cyberattacks.  ## Case Study: Improving Data Protection and Boosting Productivity  A notable example of the benefits of third-party email security can be seen in a mid-sized enterprise that adopted Hornetsecurity's solution. The company faced frequent phishing attempts, which not only posed a risk to data security but also reduced employee productivity. By implementing Hornetsecurity's email filtering, the company saw a dramatic reduction in spam and phishing emails, leading to:  - Enhanced Data Protection: By stopping phishing emails at their source, the company's risk of a costly cyberattack significantly decreased.  - Improved Productivity: With the reduction in spam, employees could focus on legitimate emails, saving time and enhancing overall productivity.  - Savings in Bandwidth and Storage: By preventing spam from being delivered, the company saved valuable network resources and hard drive space, further boosting efficiency.  ## Conclusion  The implementation of a third-party email security solution provides robust protection against the myriad threats targeting email users. By enhancing data protection and boosting productivity, these solutions offer a vital layer of security that standard email providers cannot match. For any organization looking to safeguard its communication channels, investing in a third-party email security solution is a prudent and necessary step.    ## Contact us for more information If you would like to know more about our offerings please reach out to us through the form below and we will be happy to assist you with a demo and a trial account. 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