The Ultimate Guide to Email Security

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Email Security is a vital domain focused on protecting email communication from a myriad of cyber threats that target individuals and organizations alike. With email being a primary vector for delivering malware, launching phishing campaigns, and executing business email compromise (BEC) scams, robust email security measures are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust in digital correspondence.

Recent developments reveal a surge in sophisticated email attacks leveraging artificial intelligence to craft convincing phishing attempts and evade traditional defenses. Innovations in AI-powered threat detection, incident response automation, and advanced authentication protocols are shaping the future of email security, providing organizations with enhanced capabilities to detect and mitigate evolving threats.

Exploring stories on Email Security allows readers to stay informed about emerging tactics used by cybercriminals, new security solutions introduced by industry players, and best practices to fortify their email systems. Understanding these trends helps businesses and individuals recognize vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and build resilient email communication infrastructures in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.

Kiwi Email Security news
Analyst Insights
IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing
Osterman Research · Email Security · UC
Last week
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Gartner · Email Security · Firewalls
Last month
Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents
Gartner · Email Security · Firewalls
Last month
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Polaris Market Research · Email Security · Firewalls
Last month
Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management
Gartner · Email Security · Firewalls
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Reviews
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
Social Media
Last month
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Cloud Services
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro
Data Protection
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Expert columns
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
Last week
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last week
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last week
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Last month
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
By Brad Pulford of HP ANZ
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
By Threat Analyst Team of Barracuda
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
By Raymond Schippers of Check Point Software Technologies
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
By OpenText Cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Mid-market fraud prevention: mistakes retailers keep making
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
By Lauren Crimp of RNZ
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
By Ronnie Manning of Yubico
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
By Mark Tarre
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Three cybersecurity predictions that will define the CISO agenda in 2026
By Sam Salehi of Qualys
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Interviews
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: BeyondTrust CTO warns of AI identity risks
Discussing Hybrid Cloud
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk
Discussing Data Analytics
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats
Discussing Malware
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Discussing Malware
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Recent news
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
About Wearables
Last week
Dell email mixes payment-style header with promos
About Malware
Last week
Forcepoint adds ARIA AI assistant to Data Security Cloud
About Cloud Services
Last week
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
About Software Updates
Last week
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
About Malware
Last week
Delinea buys StrongDM to secure AI-era privileged access
About DevOps
Last week
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
About Social Media
Last week
Microsoft & Europol disrupt global Tycoon 2FA scam
About Ransomware
Last week
Delinea buys StrongDM to boost AI-era identity security
About Virtualisation
Last week
Bybit says 2025 security drive saved USD $300m from scams
About Threat intelligence
Last week
Delinea buys StrongDM to tackle AI-driven access risk
About DevOps
Last week
MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access
About Cloud Services
Last week
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown
About Cloud Services
Last week
Check Point unveils Secure AI Advisory governance service
About Cloud Services
Last week
AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns
About Firewalls
Last week
Job moves
KnowBe4 strengthens APJ sales team for human risk push
Move at KnowBe4
Last month
KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer
Move at DocuSign
Last month
Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 16th May 2025
Ketan Tailor appointed as Barracuda's Chief Customer Officer
Move at Application Security
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
SquareX appoints David Smith as new Chief Revenue Officer
Move at DigiCert
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
EasyDMARC to expand globally with USD $20 million boost
Move at EasyDMARC
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
EasyDMARC appoints Allan Richards to boost global MSP growth
Move at OpenText
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales
Move at Sophos
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Mimecast appoints Pauline Tng as Senior Director of Channels for APAC Region
Move at Mimecast
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
SMX strengthens team with new CTO
Move at SMX
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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