Material offers a comprehensive approach to email security, addressing threats that bypass standard defenses. It targets sophisticated attacks like VIP impersonations and Business Email Compromise (BEC) using a blend of artificial intelligence and threat research. This system operates without burdening security analysts, handling complex threats automatically. The platform also tackles email account takeovers, which pose a significant risk to organizational identity. By leveraging message-level data protection, monitoring configurations, and analyzing behavior, Material quickly detects compromises and minimizes their impact. This proactive response is critical given the rising prevalence of account takeovers. Material’s automation extends throughout the email threat lifecycle, streamlining the response process. It uses similarity matching to protect users based on initial reports, reducing the manual effort required by security teams significantly. The integration of signals from various cloud office components provides a richer context for threat detection, allowing for more nuanced responses. The service emphasizes a holistic view of security, merging inbound defense with data protection and identity threat response. It promotes a zero-trust approach to safeguard sensitive email data without disrupting productivity. Material also offers a scorecard for organizations to evaluate their security posture across email, file, and account security, highlighting areas for improvement.