/C O R R E C T I O N from Source -- TELUS Communications Inc./

Executive Summary

• TELUS Communications Inc. has launched the "TELUS Email Protection Service Advanced," an API-based email security solution powered by Check Point’s Harmony Email & Collaboration technology.
• The solution claims an industry-leading 99.7% phishing catch rate, utilizing patented low-latency technology to scan and block threats before they reach the user's inbox.
• The service is now available to Canadian businesses and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, offering protection for email and collaboration platforms such as Teams, SharePoint, Slack, and Dropbox.

Key Details

• Product Name: TELUS Email Protection Service Advanced.
• Technology Partner: Check Point (specifically leveraging Harmony Email & Collaboration technology).
• Performance Metric: 99.7% phishing catch rate, outperforming traditional defenses.
• Technical Approach: Uses patented low-latency technology to scan and block threats prior to inbox delivery, contrasting with traditional post-delivery scanning methods.
• Platform Compatibility: Cloud-native solution compatible with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Scope of Protection: Comprehensive protection for email and collaboration applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Slack, and Dropbox.
• Key Features:
  • Real-time scanning across all email and collaboration apps.
  • Zero-day threat and advanced phishing protection.
  • Support for regulatory compliance and data loss prevention.
  • Seamless integration with existing security infrastructure.
  • Enhanced analytics with integrated reporting.
  • 24/7 monitoring and response provided by TELUS Cybersecurity experts.
• Availability: Now available to Canadian businesses.
• Correction Notice: The release is a correction of a previous issuance from Oct 1, 2025, updating the headline, first paragraph, and adding a fourth paragraph to reflect the corrected phishing protection rate (updated from 99.2% to 99.7%).

Notable Quotes

• Carey Frey, Chief Security Officer at TELUS: "With cyber threats evolving daily, our partnership with Check Point delivers the industry's most advanced email protection, giving our customers the confidence to operate securely in an increasingly digital world. We're not just helping customers to keep pace with threats, we're enabling them to stay steps ahead."
• David Meister, Global Head of MSP, Harmony Email Security at Check Point: "Email remains one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to break into corporate networks and steal sensitive data. As attackers turn to AI to power more sophisticated phishing campaigns, organizations must fight back with AI-driven defenses that stop threats before they ever reach the inbox."