Email remains the most common entry point for cybercriminals in 2025. From phishing scams to business email compromise (BEC), attackers know that one careless click can open the door to financial loss, data theft, or even ransomware. For small and mid-sized businesses, the impact can be devastating.

At CloudCore IT Solutions, we help businesses lock down their inboxes and train employees to spot the red flags. Here are five practical steps you can take today to protect your business from email-based attacks.

1️⃣ Deploy Advanced Email Filtering

Basic spam filters aren’t enough. Modern phishing emails look convincing, often mimicking trusted brands or partners. Advanced filtering solutions use AI to analyze patterns, block malicious attachments, and quarantine suspicious messages before they ever hit your inbox.

2️⃣ Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Even if an employee’s password is stolen, MFA can stop attackers in their tracks. Whether through authenticator apps, security keys, or passkeys, MFA ensures a stolen password alone isn’t enough to gain access.

3️⃣ Educate and Test Employees Regularly

Employees are your first line of defense—and often the weakest. Ongoing security awareness training paired with phishing simulations helps staff recognize malicious messages and respond appropriately.

4️⃣ Verify Suspicious Requests Out of Band

Many BEC scams involve fake invoices or payment requests that appear to come from executives. Train staff to verify unusual requests by phone or chat—not by replying to the same email thread.

5️⃣ Secure Email Gateways and Backups

In the event an attack does succeed, backups ensure you don’t lose critical data. Pairing secure email gateways with a strong disaster recovery plan minimizes downtime and limits damage.

✅ Stay Ahead of Email Threats with CloudCore

At CloudCore IT Solutions, we provide more than just email protection—we deliver end-to-end security strategies. From AI-powered filtering to staff training and recovery planning, we ensure your business is protected from the inbox outward.

As a veteran-owned company with four generations of military service, we know the importance of vigilance and readiness. Let us help safeguard your communications.