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In the fast-paced landscape of modern business, where communication is the lifeblood of operations, safeguarding sensitive information exchanged via webmail is paramount. As businesses increasingly rely on email for critical correspondence, the specter of cyber threats looms large, posing significant challenges to data security and confidentiality. In this environment, the need for robust access control measures cannot be overstated. One such measures that Lookafter provides to our users is Suspicious Access Prevention (SAP) – a feature that controls access based on geographic location.

The Essence of Suspicious Access Prevention (SAP)

Suspicious Access Prevention (SAP) is a security feature in Lookafter Webmail that leverages geolocation data to regulate access to webmail accounts based on the user’s country of origin. By implementing country whitelisting, SAP empowers account owners to define a list of approved countries from which access is permitted, while restricting access from all other locations.

How SAP Enhanced Webmail Security

At its core, SAP serves as a defence against unauthorized access attempts by hackers. By restricting access to webmail accounts based on both the user’s country of origin and the list of approved countries, SAP mitigates the risk of account compromise, even in the event of credential theft or phishing attacks.

Imagine a scenario where a hacker manages to obtain login credentials through a phishing campaign targeting employees of a corporation. With traditional authentication method relying solely on username and password, the hacker would have unhindered access to webmail accounts, regardless of their location.

However, with SAP enabled, the story takes a different turn. As the hacker attempts to access the compromised accounts from an unauthorized country, their access are blocked outright. Despite possessing valid login credentials, the hacker’s attempts are obstructed, preventing any unauthorized entry into the webmail system.

How Do I Enable SAP?

Enabling SAP for your webmail accounts is a straightforward process that typically involves accessing the Profile settings of webmail account. Here’s a general overview of how you can enable SAP:

1. Log in to your webmail account, and navigate to Profile > SAP.

2. Select the “Enable Suspicious Access Prevention” checkbox.

3. Choose and add the countries from which you authorize access to your webmail account in the given field.

To access the full documentation for SAP, please see: About Suspicious Access Prevention (SAP)

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