How Email Security Actually Works: API vs SEG vs Inline Solutions

Email is still the #1 attack vector for most businesses. But when you start looking at email security products, it gets confusing fast: API-based tools Inline / journaling solutions Secure Email Gateways (SEG) They all “protect email”… but they work very differently. Understanding that difference is more important than the product you choose. The Three Main Types of Email Security There are three primary architectures: API-based email security Inline / journaling (hybrid API) Secure Email Gateways (SEG / MX-based) Let’s break them down. 1. API-Based Email Security Examples: Abnormal Security...

What Does Cyber Insurance Actually Cover?

Cyber insurance is becoming more common for small and mid-sized businesses. But most business owners don’t really understand: what it covers what it doesn’t and what it requires from them That can become a problem when you actually need to use it. What Cyber Insurance Typically Covers Most cyber insurance policies are designed to help after a security incident. That can include: Incident response (forensics, investigation) Legal costs Notification requirements (if customer data is involved) Business interruption (lost revenue during downtime) Ransomware payments (in some cases) In short: Cyber...