Secure email gateway (SEG)

What is it?

A Secure Email Gateway (SEG) is a security solution designed to:

  • Protect corporate email systems against threats such as spam, phishing, malware, and spoofing attacks.
  • Filter and analyse emails, inspecting inbound and outbound messages for malicious behaviour.
  • Apply customised security policies tailored to an organisation’s specific needs.

These gateways act as a filter between the email system and the corporate network, ensuring secure and reliable communications.

The primary objective of a SEG is to:

  • Guarantee the security and privacy of business communications.
  • Reduce risks associated with email.
  • Comply with data protection regulations.

Why filter companies by their usage?

Segmenting by SEG usage allows you to:

  • Advanced companies: Help them strengthen defences against evolving threats.
  • Companies without SEG: Guide them towards solutions that protect email systems from risks and vulnerabilities.

Companies that do use it

These companies have already implemented a SEG and are likely interested in:

  • Security enhancements to counter more sophisticated threats.
  • Additional integrations with threat analysis or security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
  • Advanced monitoring services to detect and mitigate attacks in real time.

Your sales team could offer:

  • Security audits to evaluate and optimise current configurations.
  • Integrations with threat intelligence systems.
  • SEG upgrades to protect against new attack variants.

Companies that do not use it

These companies often:

  • Rely on basic email filters provided by vendors such as Gmail or Outlook.
  • Lack protection against advanced threats, including targeted phishing or malware.

This makes them more vulnerable to:

  • Phishing and spoofing attacks.
  • Malware infections via email attachments.
  • Sensitive data leaks through email.

Your sales team could offer:

  • Initial consulting to identify risks and design an appropriate solution.
  • SEG implementation tailored to company needs.
  • Cybersecurity training to raise employee awareness of secure email practices.

Examples