The evolution of inbound e-mail threats has caused enormous concerns to IT organizations worldwide. Over the course of time, e-mail threats have become increasingly destructive and more complex to detect. Once a productivity tool, e-mail has rapidly become a vehicle for spam, viruses and phishing attacks. In order to provide maximum protection against these threats, e-mail security solutions need to be constantly updated. This involves a plethora of research and constant feedback from multiple sources. Without this research and ongoing updates, customers’ network security would be immediately compromised. In addition to threat updates, keeping your software or appliance firmware current is imperative for the health and longevity of your security solution.