Storage and backup options in the cloud usually get the most attention. These are safe and secure ways to expand and protect valuable business resources. Some of the same cloud advantages for backup can be applied to other important business services such as email spam filtering.
What is Spam Filtering?
Businesses of any size are always at great risk of being spammed. In order to be reachable by potential customers a business must actively promote their contact information, this opens the flood gates to spam.
Spam is not only an annoyance and time waster but it can also have damaging effects on any business. One of the main fears of spam is that if accidentally opened, it will contain malicious software. This type of software can damage or shutdown systems that are vital to business operations. This also can open up the risk of exposing customer information or credit card numbers.
Spam filters are a necessary business tool to protect both you and your clients.
What spam filters do is remove unwanted emails such as junk and malicious attacks before they even reach your inbox. This protects business owners and employees from making any accidents that negatively impact operations.
The most basic level of spam filtering allows for removal of emails with certain keywords. This can help eliminate junk emails and promo offers by removing words such as free, sign up, promotion. The problem with using such a basic approach is that on occasion, emails that you want to receive will not get through
Some other types of spam filter variables that can be applied are:
- Inappropriate language
- Attachments
- Types of Data
- Subject matter
The newest spam filters are a lot more powerful, going more in depth than just keyword filtering. These spam filters can analyze subjects and content to determine if email is spam or legitimate. Spam filters will also compare senders addresses with databases of known spammers for extra protection from threats and annoyances.
Why Choose Cloud Spam Filtering?
As with most IT related business processes, spam filtering can be a challenge to those without dedicated IT resources and man power. Using the cloud allows for professional grade tools and knowledge that protects yourself and customers.
Cloud services are easy to implement, can be controlled by knowledgable users offsite, and allow for constant updates and improvements.
Please contact us if you would like to learn more about Cloud Spam Filtering for your business.
