Email Security · Chicago Metro

Email Security Services in Chicago

Stop phishing and business email compromise before they reach your inbox. Advanced threat detection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, plus encryption for sensitive client communications.

  • Phishing & BEC protection
  • Ransomware blocking
  • M365 + Google Workspace native
  • Email encryption included

Get a Free Email Security Assessment

A 30-minute review of your email environment and the threats most likely to bypass your current filters.

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20+
Years serving Chicago businesses
< 1 hr
Average helpdesk response time
24/7
US-based monitoring & support
100%
Chicago-based team
Why Email Security Matters

Email Is Still the #1 Attack Vector

Over 90% of breaches start with email. Generic spam filters miss the targeted attacks that actually cause damage.

Phishing slips past spam filters

Generic spam filtering catches obvious bulk mail. Targeted spear phishing and impersonation attacks pass through unblocked.

Business Email Compromise costs millions

Wire fraud, vendor impersonation, payroll redirection — BEC bypasses spam filters because there’s no malware to detect.

Ransomware comes through email

Most ransomware enters through an email link or attachment. Real-time URL inspection and sandboxing matter more than every other tool combined.

M365 default protection isn’t enough

Microsoft Defender catches obvious threats. Targeted spear phishing and BEC routinely pass through without advanced detection layered on top.

Sensitive client data needs encryption

HIPAA, PCI, attorney-client privilege — sending unencrypted email is a violation, but staff need encryption to be invisible to use.

Quarantine review eats IT time

Without proper tuning, IT spends hours per week reviewing quarantine. Tuned rules plus user self-release fixes this.

What’s Included

Layered Email Security for M365 and Google Workspace

Six core capabilities covering inbound threats, outbound data protection, and encryption for sensitive content.

Advanced Phishing Protection

AI-driven detection that catches BEC, spear phishing, and impersonation attacks generic filters miss.

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Malware & Ransomware Filtering

Real-time URL inspection, attachment sandboxing, and signature-plus-behavioral analysis.

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M365 + Google Workspace Native

Native integration with M365 and Google Workspace — no MX record changes, no MTA hops, no broken DKIM.

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Email Encryption

Click-to-encrypt and policy-based encryption for HIPAA, PCI, and attorney-client privileged communications.

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Outbound DLP

Data loss prevention rules to stop sensitive content (SSNs, PHI, payment data) from leaving via email.

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Quarantine Management

Tuned filtering rules with user self-release, so IT doesn’t spend hours per week reviewing borderline messages.

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Why Datastrive

One Hire vs. an Entire Bench.

Hiring a single in-house IT person costs roughly the same as a full Datastrive managed support agreement — but a single person can’t cover 24/7, can’t be a senior network engineer and a cybersecurity specialist and a vCIO at the same time, and goes on vacation. Managed IT support gives you depth, redundancy, and predictable cost without the recruiting risk.

24/7

Proactive monitoring & response

Industries We Support
ManufacturingHealthcareFinancial ServicesLegalProfessional ServicesNon-Profit
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How It Works

Switching IT Providers Shouldn't Be Painful

Three steps to a calmer environment. Most onboardings are completed inside two weeks.

1

Schedule Your IT Health Check

A 30-minute call to understand your business, your software, and the IT pain points actually slowing you down.

2

Onsite Discovery

We visit your office to inventory your network, workstations, and security setup — everything we need to build an accurate proposal.

3

Tailored Proposal

You get a clear, fixed-price proposal mapped to your team size, your software, and your goals — no surprise add-ons.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about email security services and what advanced threat protection includes.

How is this different from spam filtering?
Spam filtering catches obvious bulk mail. Email security adds advanced threat detection (BEC, phishing, ransomware), URL/attachment sandboxing, encryption, and outbound DLP — the layers that catch targeted attacks.
Does this work with M365 and Google Workspace?
Yes — native integration with both, no MX record changes required. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC stay clean and Microsoft-/Google-native security stays active alongside our layer.
What is BEC and how do you stop it?
Business Email Compromise — attackers impersonate executives or vendors to redirect wire transfers, payroll, or sensitive data. We use sender reputation, conversation analysis, and impersonation detection that signature-based filters can’t match.
Will users still get false positives?
Yes, occasionally — every filter does. We tune aggressively for your environment and provide user self-release for quarantined messages, so legitimate mail isn’t held up while IT reviews it.
How does encryption work for HIPAA-sensitive emails?
Policy-based (auto-encrypt anything with PHI, financial data, etc.) plus click-to-encrypt for ad-hoc messages. Recipients open via a secure portal — no key exchange or recipient setup required.
What does email security cost?
Per-mailbox per month, with volume tiers. Bundled into managed cybersecurity or managed IT support, or available standalone. We quote after a free email security assessment.
Last Step · Free & No Obligation

Ready to Stop Phishing Before It Reaches Inboxes?

Book a free 30-minute email security assessment. We’ll review your current filtering, the threats targeting your industry, and what an advanced layer would add — no obligation.

  • 30-minute email security assessment
  • Live phishing test against current filters
  • Encryption & DLP review
  • Response within 1 business hour

Get a Free Email Security Assessment

A quick review of your email security posture.

🔒 Your information is private. We respond within 1 business hour.