Why is email security important?
Overview
How it works
Benefits
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Why is email security important?

Email is the most popular tool used to attack companies

  • 75%

    of cyberattacks start from a malicious email

  • 92%

    of phishing attacks use email

  • 66%

    of email traffic contains spam, phishing, malware, and other threats

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Overview

PT Knockin is an online service for testing email security. It simulates email attacks to check the effectiveness of email security tools such as mail gateways, antiviruses, and sandboxes. The final security assessment includes a verdict with recommendations for improvement.

  • Imitates real attacks on mail servers

    To simulate attacks, PT Knockin chooses popular malware used by attackers to test security against today's most common attacks.

  • Checks protection against trending malware

    PT Knockin's knowledge base is updated weekly so tests are always based on up-to-date information about new threats and trending malware.

  • Check your email security in 2 minutes

    No downloads or installation required, all testing is done online in the product laboratory.

  • Recommendations on security improvements

    In addition to checking that your email security tools work, PT Knockin also suggests how to configure them for maximum protection.

  • Reports on attacks

    Test results are provided as an automated report highlighting all of your emsil security issues.

  • Flexible attack simulation settings

    You can customize the configuration of sent emails, connection methods, and test addresses, and schedule attacks at any time.

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How it works

It's easy to get started with PT Knockin in just a few simple steps.

  • 1

    Enter your corporate email address at knockin.ptsecurity.com and start the check.

  • 2

    PT Knockin will send several emails with harmless attachments and instructions.

  • 3

    If the emails with attachments are blocked or malicious content is removed, your email is safe. If not, PT Knockin recommends how to improve security.

  • 4

    Go back to the PT Knockin laboratory for a security assessment and protection recommendations.

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Benefits

  • Lots of malware samples for tests

    PT Knockin shows how your mail server handles test emails with different types of attachments, including password-protected files, macros, .exe, and fake domains.

  • Recommendations for improving security based on attack simulations

    PT Knockin will explain how to protect your mail from fake domains, malicious attachments, and executable files if your mail server's filtering rules are ineffective and don't block test emails.

  • Powered by Positive Technologies hacker expertise

    We've been studying cybercriminals for years and know how real hackers work. We can check any information security system and tell you how to stay protected against cyberattacks.

Need comprehensive protection against malware? Try PT Sandbox

PT Sandbox helps detect new viruses, zero-day exploits, ransomware, and other complex malware in files, links, and email. It also prevents threats from penetrating the company's perimeter for comprehensive protection against targeted attacks and mass threats.
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Versions

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PT Knockin has two versions: trial and professional.

PT Knockin trial lets you check your email security against popular malware for free and get recommendations on how to improve protection.

PT Knockin professional is a subscription-based product with advanced email security testing capabilities.

Check your email security right now

Go to your PT Knockin account, select malware samples to check, and get a free assessment of how well your email security tools work.
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