R & D

COUNTERHACKTIVISM

The Espion Interceptor is a product of the Espion CounterHacktivism Lab™. With its background in security-focused work and automated, machine learning technologies, Espion's lab is one of the world's most proactive and advanced anti-spam and email security centers to date. While responsive to customers' needs and feature requests, the lab also acts as a forum for clients and partners to communicate ideas and cultivate technologies aimed at staying one step ahead of spammers and hackers.

FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNTERHACKTIVISM LAB

  • Market Research and Client Data
  • Development, Integration, and Improvement
  • Internet Trend Analysis
  • Alpha and Beta Testing
  • Parallel Deployments
  • Roll-Out Strategies
  • Service and Support
  • Implementation
  • Remote Monitoring
  • Remote Assistance End-User Training

SMART

As a leader in adaptive, machine-learning technologies, the Espion CounterHactivism Lab™ has developed Espion Probabilistic Reasoning (EPR). This proprietary adaptive, learning engine is able to make intelligent decisions on over 95% of incoming SMTP traffic. This proven method for analyzing email allows the Espion Interceptor to quickly remove and quarantine unwanted email, with little to no False Positives.  EPR is the first engine to be able to balance efficiency with effectiveness to meet the required throughputs for enterprise clients, while also doing deeper analysis than any other type of A.I. based tool.

SIMPLE

From the easy-to-use web interface to the end-user Spam Report, all aspects of the Espion Interceptor are designed to be simple. With distributed quarantine management, administrators never need to hunt through massive quarantines to release messages. Over 2,600 unique heuristic checks and comprehensive learning functions of the EPR engine eliminate the need to create complex rules that only work in the short term and can create over-blocking issues. Plus, implementing the Interceptor is a snap. Comprehensive documentation and a knowledgeable support staff ensure that each Interceptor is fully and properly implemented so you get the most out of your Interceptor experience. These are just a few examples of the core values of the CounterHacktivism Lab™; creating automated, secure solutions that are simple to use and easy to deploy.

SECURE

The Interceptor's platform was originally designed to defend vulnerable email servers from malicious activity. The common theme Espion observed in most companies was open access from the Internet to internal SMTP and web mail servers, giving hackers a gateway to sensitive company resources and information. Espion has addressed these security issues by creating a solid platform based on a hardened kernel and secure operating system with robust proxy services designed to act as a buttress for internal servers. This foundation is strengthened by the addition of Intrusion Prevention rules, recognition of signature-based attacks and redundant virus scanning; creating a best-of-class secure email gateway that can protect any type of email system.

“Interceptor is working fine and I think every company should have one. And, as usual, we look forward to the updates.  It gives us great comfort to know how diligently you guys work. It is very impressive how fast and feature rich the updates are.  I think that these spam gurus have many more surprises coming our way. Thanks for your excellent work and presentation of the product.  We are already very impressed.”

Michael Darby
System Administrator
Cleco Corporation