Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to make fraudulent emails look legitimate. From fake Microsoft 365 notifications to messages impersonating company executives, today’s phishing attempts can be convincing enough to fool even cautious employees.
That’s why Higher Information Group (HIG) is incorporating INKY, an advanced email security platform, into our approach to protecting business communications.
What Is INKY?
INKY is an email security solution designed to identify phishing attempts, suspicious links, brand impersonation, and other email-based threats before they lead to costly mistakes.
Using advanced technology, including computer vision and behavioral analysis, INKY examines incoming messages for signs of fraud and suspicious activity that traditional spam filters may miss.
But one of its most useful features isn’t just what happens behind the scenes. It’s how INKY helps employees make smarter decisions about the emails they receive.
Email Security That’s Easy to Understand
Rather than relying solely on traditional spam filtering, INKY places easy-to-understand, color-coded banners directly within email messages.
- Gray: No Unusual Activity Detected. INKY has analyzed the message and hasn’t identified anything suspicious.
- Yellow: Use Caution. Something about the email deserves a closer look. It may be legitimate, but recipients should be careful before clicking links, opening attachments, or sharing information.
- Red: Potential Danger. INKY has identified the message as suspicious or potentially malicious, providing details about why it was flagged.
These visual warnings help employees recognize potential threats without needing to be cybersecurity experts.
Helping Employees Become Part of the Defense
Even the most advanced security technology benefits from informed users.
INKY makes it easy for employees to report suspicious messages or provide feedback when a legitimate email has been flagged. Its built-in Report This Email feature allows users to classify messages as safe, spam, or phishing.
This combination of automated threat detection and employee awareness adds another valuable layer to an organization’s email security strategy.
Why HIG Is Embracing INKY
At HIG, we’re always evaluating technologies that can help businesses work more securely and efficiently. INKY brings together sophisticated email threat detection with practical, everyday tools that employees can understand and use.
By incorporating solutions like INKY into our managed IT services, we’re helping organizations strengthen their defenses against evolving email threats while making cybersecurity awareness part of the daily workflow.
Want to see how INKY works?
Explore this interactive INKY Email Assistant demonstration to see the security banners and reporting features in action.
To learn more about protecting your business from phishing and other cybersecurity threats, connect with the HIG Technology Solutions team.
