E-Mail Security Studies

E-Mail security is a recurring topic in trade publications, web sites and in the mainstream press. Sifting through the wealth of information is often challenging. Studies spring up regularly with contradictory findings (spam is increasing/decreasing). New method are routinely proposed to curb the flow of spam (Sender ID, Sender Reputation, Bonded Sender, etc.), yet spam continues to flow.

Below are articles of interest on the risks and real economic cost of spam.

Enjoy!

Studies & Reports on E-Mail Security

• CA Magazine does an excellent job of spelling out the costs and risks of E-Mail. In the article, spam is identified as one of the most significant risks to business continuity faced by businesses today.

  E-Mail risk assessment prepared by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

• The Robert H. Smith School of Business of the University of Maryland reports through the National Technology Readiness Survey, that Spam costs the United States over $22 billion annually in losses including lost productivity.

  This study is full of facts on the economics of Spam including why spam is such a persistent threat.

  Study prepared by the Robert H. Smith School of Business