Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Receives Highest Award in SE Labs Enterprise Email Security Services Test
Cyber-criminals have sophisticated tools and tactics for breaking into enterprise systems. Yet email is still a top attack vector. Why? Because humans can be easily tricked into giving out confidential information.
While malware attachments are still common threats, attackers also use tactics such as impersonating top executives, launching multi-step attacks using trusted utilities, and phishing campaigns to con employees into providing login credentials or other sensitive data.
This blog article discusses email attacks and explains the security capabilities of Microsoft's Defender for Office 365, which received an AAA Protection Award.
What award did Microsoft Defender for Office 365 receive?
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 was awarded the AAA Protection Award, which is the highest possible recognition in the SE Labs Enterprise Email Security Services test. This award reflects the effectiveness of its email protection capabilities.
How effective is Microsoft Defender for Office 365 at blocking threats?
In the SE Labs evaluation, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 successfully blocked 97 percent of emails that contained threats, demonstrating its strong capability in protecting against advanced threats like phishing and business email compromise.
How does Microsoft Defender for Office 365 handle legitimate emails?
The evaluation showed that Microsoft Defender for Office 365 correctly identified 73 percent of legitimate emails. The slightly lower score is attributed to a focus on executive accounts, which were configured with enhanced protection, leading to a more cautious approach in blocking potentially unwanted emails.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Receives Highest Award in SE Labs Enterprise Email Security Services Test
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