Quarantine workflows users actually like
Luca Romano
22 Nov 2024
Designing quarantine, digests, and release flows that keep users safe and productive.
Simplify decisions
Use plain-language reasons (Spoofed domain vs Category 5) so users know why mail was held.
- Surface sender, subject, and URLs in the digest.
- Offer one-click release and feedback buttons.
- Use progressive disclosure for technical details.
Protect by default
Block risky attachments and suspicious links from the digest view. Force re-authentication for high-risk releases.
- Require MFA for executive mailbox releases.
- Throttle bulk releases to stop accidental approvals.
- Notify admins when risky items are released.
Measure satisfaction
Track release success, re-block rates, and user satisfaction surveys. Iterate weekly on the digest copy and timing.
- Send digests at the start of the workday.
- Localize content for distributed teams.
- Trim digests to the last 24 hours to keep them short.
“Email security is strongest when controls, visibility, and user experience move together.”
SpamGuard Cloud Team
Tags
Email Security
Spam Prevention
Phishing Defense