15-07-2025
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Trustwave has announced the launch of Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service designed to enhance phishing defences for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
Phishing continues to be the most reported type of cybercrime globally. Attackers are leveraging increasingly advanced, AI-powered tactics to bypass the default email security measures provided by major platforms.
In response, Trustwave has developed a managed cybersecurity solution aimed at delivering continuous protection and user awareness for businesses. The new service works alongside Microsoft's built-in defences, providing additional layers of risk reduction and email security management.
Features and integration
The Managed Phishing for Microsoft service includes several features intended to reduce exposure to sophisticated phishing campaigns. Among these are end-to-end technology management, multi-layered detection systems, regular simulated phishing exercises, and around-the-clock threat response.
Trustwave describes its technology management capabilities as providing complete setup and administration of phishing-related policies and rules. This minimises the management burden for internal IT teams, allowing them to focus on other priorities.
The detection aspect utilises AI-driven engines, supported by Trustwave SpiderLabs threat research. According to Trustwave, these capabilities reduce exposure to threats by over 99 per cent. The company also offers regular phishing simulations to strengthen employee vigilance, tailored to each organisation's unique environment.
Additionally, the service provides 24/7 analysis, investigation, and response to suspected phishing emails, including those that advance beyond Microsoft's inbuilt protections. Continuous reporting is also supplied, with intelligence on user behaviour and attack trends. Trustwave's cybersecurity specialists offer actionable recommendations to help clients adapt to evolving threats.
The service is designed for seamless integration with existing Microsoft environments, with a focus on unlocking further value from Microsoft E5 investments by providing proactive protection and threat intelligence.
Industry perspective Phishing attacks are growing both in volume and sophistication, putting tremendous pressure on organisations to protect their users. Our Managed Phishing for Microsoft service empowers organisations to maximise their Microsoft security investments while closing critical gaps with advanced detection, rapid response, and ongoing user education.
This comment was made by Jesse Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product Management & Solutions Engineering at Trustwave, on the launch of the new service.
Data from law enforcement and cybersecurity firms suggest that phishing remains a persistent challenge for enterprises and public sector entities globally. Attackers are increasingly using automation and personalisation, aiming to deceive end-users and overcome conventional security controls.
Threat landscape
Trustwave's SpiderLabs threat research team continues to track rapid changes in the tactics employed by phishing operators. Many phishing campaigns now employ AI tools to increase success rates and evade legacy email filters or basic security rules.
The company states that its Managed Phishing for Microsoft service is intended to address gaps that exist in native email security product deployments. It seeks to offer a more comprehensive solution through a combination of technology, security expertise, and employee awareness.
Regular phishing simulations delivered as part of the service are tailored to an organisation's specific business environment, aiming to create ongoing awareness and a stronger culture of vigilance among employees.
Ongoing analysis
Organisations that subscribe to the service receive ongoing analysis of user behaviour and the latest attack trends. This, Trustwave says, enables clients to adapt to the changing threat landscape and further reduce their cyber risk exposure.
By expanding on the native functionality of Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office, the Managed Phishing for Microsoft service is intended to help organisations improve their incident response capabilities and lower the likelihood of successful phishing incidents.
