Avanan

Overview

Avanan, now Check Point Email Security, provides AI-powered cloud email and collaboration security services. It offers protection against phishing, malware, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) for platforms like Microsoft 365 and Gmail. The service is designed to integrate via API to secure inboxes and SaaS applications.

Key Features

• AI-Powered Threat Prevention — Utilizes Check Point's ThreatCloud, comprising over 50 unique AI engines, for accurate and rapid threat detection.
• Malware Prevention — Achieves a reported 99.9% malware prevention rate, blocking threats before they reach the inbox.
• Phishing Prevention — Delivers a reported 99.7% phishing prevention rate, significantly reducing the number of phishing attempts.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — Provides visibility and control over sensitive data to prevent leakage and ensure compliance.
• Collaboration App Security — Extends protection to collaboration and file-sharing applications such as MS Office 365, G Suite, Slack, Teams, Dropbox, Box, and ShareFile.
• SOC Overload Reduction — Aims to reduce the burden on Security Operations Center (SOC) teams by automating the handling of email threats.

Who It's For

This solution is designed for organizations of various sizes that utilize cloud-based email and collaboration platforms like Microsoft 365 and Gmail. It targets IT security professionals and SOC teams seeking to enhance their defenses against advanced email threats and reduce operational overhead. Companies concerned with data loss prevention and securing their broader SaaS application ecosystem would also benefit.

Notable Strengths

The platform's integration via API allows for rapid deployment and flexible enforcement policies, enabling organizations to connect in minutes. Its reported high prevention rates for both malware (99.9%) and phishing (99.7%) demonstrate effective threat blocking capabilities. The comprehensive security for a wide range of collaboration and file-sharing apps extends protection beyond traditional email, addressing the evolving landscape of digital workspaces.