Ben Abbott, Check Point: Key Trends in Email Security for 2025
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Email is still the #1 attack vector in cybersecurity - and it’s getting smarter.
In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), hosts Ian Finlayson and Rory Higgins welcome their first-ever guest: Ben Abbott, Email Security Specialist for Checkpoint EMEA. Together, they break down the growing complexity of email threats and explore how AI is transforming both sides of the battlefield.
Tune in for expert insights on:
· Why email remains the weak link in most security stacks
· The rise of AI-generated phishing campaigns and invoice fraud
· Real-world stories of business email compromise (BEC) and social engineering
· How to stop relying solely on "standard" email security tools
· The critical role of DMARC, SPF & DKIM - and what Microsoft’s latest update means for you
Whether you're a CISO, IT lead, or just curious about cybersecurity, this episode will reshape how you think about inbox security in 2025.
🎧 Listen now and get ahead of tomorrow’s threats.
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