How well are South African organisations protected from email-based attacks?

According to our research, 82% of IT decision-makers say cyber attackers have become more sophisticated since the start of the pandemic. Email is a particular worry: 71% have experienced an increase in cybersecurity issues involving email, and 72% found that such attacks are more likely to find some measure of success.

Organisations need to deploy a defence-in-depth strategy that reduces the risk of an email security monoculture. What are some of the most common ways organisations bolster business email defences? What should IT and security leaders look for?