Email header analysis and enrichment refers to the process of analyzing the headers of incoming emails in order to gather additional information about their origin and potential risks. Email headers are a hidden part of an email message that contain a variety of information, such as the sender's email address, the recipient's email address, and the route that the email took to reach its destination. By analyzing this information, security professionals can identify potential threats, such as spam or phishing emails, and take appropriate action to protect against them.
To perform email header analysis and enrichment, security professionals typically use specialized tools that can automatically parse and analyze the headers of incoming emails. These tools can provide a detailed breakdown of the email's headers, highlighting any potentially suspicious information and providing additional context and analysis. For example, if an email's headers indicate that it originated from an IP address that is known to be associated with spam or phishing activity, the tool can flag the email for further investigation and take appropriate action, such as quarantining the email or blocking it entirely.
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