At a Glance
- Solution type: Managed email security gateway + DMARC enforcement + phishing simulation
- Platforms supported: Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Google Workspace Security, Proofpoint, Mimecast, Sophos
- Typical deployment time: 1-2 weeks from kickoff to enforcement, depending on domain complexity
- Engagement model: Setup + policy authoring + ongoing tuning with named India-based engineers
- Response time: instant, no delay. Deployment starts same day or next business day after scoping
What is Email Security?
Email Security covers the controls that stop malicious email from reaching users and protect outgoing email from being spoofed. The stack includes secure email gateways for inbound filtering (phishing, BEC, malware), authentication standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to stop outbound spoofing, URL sandboxing, attachment detonation, and end-user awareness training.
Codesecure delivers email security as a managed solution covering platform deployment for Microsoft Defender for O365, Google Workspace, Proofpoint or Mimecast, full SPF / DKIM / DMARC rollout to enforcement, phishing simulation campaigns, and ongoing tuning. Named engineers handle DNS work, policy authoring and incident response when phishing waves hit.
Why It Matters
Email is still the number one initial-access vector. The Verizon DBIR consistently ranks phishing and email-based social engineering as the top breach pattern. BEC (business email compromise) and invoice fraud cost Indian businesses hundreds of crores annually and target finance, HR and procurement teams specifically.
Email security is also compliance-relevant. RBI Cyber Security Framework expects DMARC enforcement for regulated entities. ISO 27001 Annex A.8.20-A.8.23 covers communications security. Indian fintech and banking partners increasingly require DMARC at p=reject before they will onboard new vendors. The ecosystem is moving from optional to mandatory.
What's Included
Codesecure's managed email security solution covers the full inbound and outbound stack:
Phishing & BEC DetectionURL inspection, attachment sandboxing, sender impersonation detection, lookalike domains
SPF / DKIM / DMARC RolloutFull DNS record authoring and progressive enforcement from p=none to p=reject
URL SandboxingTime-of-click URL rewriting and detonation, malicious-link blocking after delivery
Attachment SandboxingDetonation of executables, macros and embedded objects in isolated VMs
Anti-SpoofingFrom-header and display-name spoofing detection for executives and finance roles
Anti-Spam & ReputationIP / domain reputation, content filtering, greylisting, rate limiting
Phishing SimulationQuarterly campaigns with reporting, with click-rate trending and targeted training
User Awareness TrainingBite-sized training modules tied to simulation failures
Incident ResponsePhishing-wave response: blocklist updates, post-delivery remediation, user notification
Quarterly Posture ReviewsDMARC reports, simulation trends, policy tuning, new threat coverage
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Implementation Methodology
Every Email Security engagement follows a 5-phase methodology from discovery through continuous operations:
1
Discovery & Scoping
Free 30-minute scoping call, NDA, domain and sender inventory, current gateway review, compliance obligations.
2
Architecture & DNS Audit
Platform selection, current SPF/DKIM/DMARC audit, sender legitimacy mapping, policy design.
3
Deployment & DNS Rollout
Gateway provisioning, MX cutover, SPF/DKIM publishing, DMARC at p=none for telemetry.
4
Tuning & Enforcement
Sender legitimacy validation, DMARC progression to p=quarantine then p=reject, policy tuning.
5
Continuous Operations
Ongoing incident response, monthly DMARC reports, quarterly phishing simulations, posture reviews.
What You Get
Every Email Security engagement ships with the same operational handoff:
DNS Audit & RoadmapCurrent SPF / DKIM / DMARC state with phased enforcement plan
Gateway Policy CatalogueAnti-phishing, anti-spoofing, attachment and URL policies
Phishing Response PlaybookStandard runbook for phishing-wave detection and remediation
Monthly DMARC ReportSender alignment, failure trends, top abuse sources
Phishing Simulation ProgrammeQuarterly campaigns with targeted training for failed clickers
Quarterly Posture ReviewDMARC progression, policy tuning, new threat coverage
Deployment Timeline
Most email security deployments reach enforcement within 1-2 weeks based on domain complexity. Instant response, no delay, we start architecture review same day or next business day after scoping.
Week 1
Audit & Deploy
Scoping, DNS audit, gateway provisioning, MX cutover, SPF/DKIM published, DMARC p=none.
Week 2
Tune & Enforce
Policy tuning, sender validation, DMARC progressed to p=quarantine, false-positive review.
Ongoing
Operate & Train
Quarterly phishing simulations, DMARC progression to p=reject, monthly reports.
// Platforms & Tools We Support
Microsoft Defender for O365
Google Workspace Security
Proofpoint Essentials
Mimecast
Sophos Email
SPF
DKIM
DMARC
MTA-STS
BIMI
URL Sandbox
KnowBe4
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30-minute call with our email security lead. Discuss your DMARC posture, BEC risk and gateway strategy with no sales pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which email security gateway should we use?
Depends on your mail platform. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is the default for M365 tenants and integrates cleanly with Purview, Sentinel and Entra. Google Workspace native security covers most needs for Gmail-based orgs. Proofpoint and Mimecast lead the enterprise gateway market for advanced threat protection and large deployments. Sophos is cost-effective for SMBs. We help you pick based on platform, threat profile and budget.
What is DMARC and why does it matter?
DMARC tells receiving mail servers what to do with email that fails SPF or DKIM authentication, ranging from "none" (just report) to "quarantine" or "reject". Without DMARC at p=reject, attackers can spoof your domain to phish your customers, partners and employees. RBI now expects DMARC for regulated entities, and Indian banking / fintech partners increasingly require it for vendor onboarding.
How do you roll out DMARC without breaking legitimate mail?
Phased approach. We start at p=none for 30-60 days to collect telemetry on every system sending mail "as" your domain (including third-party SaaS like Mailchimp, ZohoCRM, HR platforms). After authenticating every legitimate sender via SPF and DKIM, we progress to p=quarantine, monitor for fallout, then move to p=reject. Most deployments reach p=reject in 60-90 days without breaking business mail flow.
How quickly can you start?
Instant response, no delay. We respond within an hour during business hours, send fixed-scope proposal in 24-48 hours under NDA, and start architecture review same day or next business day after sign-off.
Do you do phishing simulations and user training?
Yes. Quarterly phishing simulation campaigns using KnowBe4, Microsoft Attack Simulator or Proofpoint Security Awareness. Failed clickers get targeted bite-sized training automatically. We report click-rate trends to leadership and tune the program over time.
What about Business Email Compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud?
Standard scope. Anti-impersonation policies cover display-name spoofing, lookalike-domain detection, executive-mailbox protection, and out-of-band verification prompts on financial requests. We tune these specifically for finance, HR and procurement roles since those are the BEC targets.
Can email security evidence satisfy ISO 27001 / RBI audits?
Yes. Email security directly supports ISO 27001 Annex A.8.20-A.8.23 (network and communications security), SOC 2 CC6 (logical access), and RBI Cyber Security Framework email protection requirements. We produce audit-ready evidence including DMARC reports, gateway policy catalogue, phishing simulation records and incident logs.
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