The Ultimate Guide to Email Security

2026 · Canadian 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.

Canadian Email Security news
Analyst Insights
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Email Security · Malware
Last week
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · Email Security · UC
This month
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Gartner · Email Security · Data Protection
Last month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · Email Security · SaaS
Last month
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
Frost & Sullivan · Email Security · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Yesterday
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
By Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Canada
This month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
Last month
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last month
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
By Leigh Tynan of TELUS Online Security
Last month
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
By Threat Analyst Team of Barracuda
Wed, 28th 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
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
By Ronnie Manning of Yubico
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Interviews
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Recent news
Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap
About Malware
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
About Software Updates
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware
About Education, Learning & Training
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Canada launches anti-fraud strategy & Financial Crimes Agency
About Scams
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword
About Malware
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps
About Firewalls
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
About Bring Your Own Device
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
About Malware
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Forum establishes rising AI security risks in Canadian finance
About Fintech
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
About Threat intelligence
Sat, 31st May 2025
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
About Government
Today
Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
About Malware
Yesterday
ACI & Kinexys add payee checks to bank payment flows
About Scams
2 days ago
Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks
About Firewalls
Last week
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
About Spam
Last week
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
About Malware
Last week
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
About Malware
Last week
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
About Gaming
Last week
KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
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