Why Your Business Needs More Than a Spam Filter to Stay Safe

If you own or run a business, you already know: email is your lifeline. It’s how you communicate with clients, partners, and staff every single day.

But here’s the scary truth: most cyberattacks start with an email. A single click on the wrong message can shut down operations, cost thousands, or damage hard-earned trust.

And standard spam filters? They’re just not enough anymore.

That’s why more businesses are turning to Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) like Proofpoint. Think of them as an advanced shield for your inbox.

Cyber Insurance Is Raising the Bar

You’ve probably noticed: cyber insurance applications keep getting longer. That’s because insurers want proof that your business is taking email threats seriously.

Without stronger protection, insurers may raise your premiums or deny coverage.

With a Secure Email Gateway, you can often unlock better coverage and lower costs.

In other words: a SEG doesn’t just protect your inbox – it protects your bottom line.

What Makes SEGs Different from Regular Spam Filters?

Here’s the simple version:

Spam filters catch obvious junk mail.

Secure Email Gateways stop sophisticated attacks designed to trick your people.

Here’s what that means in practice:

Fake CEO emails (“Please wire $50,000 today!”) are blocked.

Hidden viruses in attachments are quarantined before they ever land in inboxes.

Links that look safe but “turn bad” later are checked when you click, not just when they arrive. If the link has been swapped for something malicious after the email was delivered, it’s stopped in real time.

Reports & alerts show which employees are being targeted so you can act fast.

A Quick Story

A local firm we work with received dozens of “lookalike” emails that seemed to come from their own CFO. Employees were just one click away from sending sensitive data outside the company.

Once Proofpoint SEG was switched on, those attacks never even reached inboxes. The firm avoided a potential data breach and got a discount on their cyber insurance renewal.

Why It Matters for Your Business

Peace of mind: You don’t need to wonder if that invoice email is real.

Time saved: Your staff isn’t wasting hours sorting junk mail.

Stronger compliance: Easier to meet HIPAA, or PCI requirements.

Better insurance outcomes: Many insurers expect you to have this protection.

How Lifeline Makes It Easy

We know email security sounds technical, but we take care of it for you. Lifeline:

Installs and manages Proofpoint SEG for you.

Integrates it seamlessly with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.

Sets policies that match your business needs.

Take the Next Step

If you’re still relying only on the basic spam filter that came with your email platform, your business is exposed.

Book a quick consult with Lifeline to see how a Secure Email Gateway can protect your inbox, your data, and your insurance coverage.