Abnormal Security

abnormal.com
Cybersecurity
Few Days

AI-powered email security that stops advanced threats.

How to Replace Abnormal Security

Overview

Abnormal Security is an AI-driven email security platform that detects and prevents advanced email threats including phishing, business email compromise, and account takeover attacks. It uses behavioral AI to identify anomalies and protect organizations from sophisticated threats that bypass traditional email security.

Features

41 features across 14 categories

AI(1)

Continuous Learning ModelsAI

AI models continuously update based on new threats and organizational behavior.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(2)

Multi-Tenant AdministrationPremium

Manage security policies across multiple organizations from single console.

Role-Based Access Control

Define granular permissions based on job function and responsibilities.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analysis(4)

Email Header AnalysisAI

Deep inspection of email headers for spoofing and routing anomalies.

Forensic Investigation ToolsPremium

Deep analysis tools for investigating complex security incidents.

Historical Threat AnalysisAIPremium

Reviews past emails to identify if similar threats were previously missed.

Threat HuntingAIPremium

Proactive search through historical emails to uncover hidden threats.

Also in: Lexion, Ironclad, Juro

Analytics(2)

User Behavior AnalyticsAIPremium

Tracks and analyzes user email patterns to identify anomalies.

User Risk ScoringAIPremium

Assigns risk scores to users based on behavioral patterns and threat history.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Authentication(2)

Sender Authentication Verification

Validates SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to prevent spoofing.

Single Sign-OnPremium

SAML 2.0 and OIDC support for enterprise SSO integration.

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

Workflow AutomationPremium

Create automated workflows to respond to specific threat patterns.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance(2)

Audit Logging

Complete audit trail of all security events and administrative actions.

Compliance ReportingPremium

Generates reports for GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and other compliance standards.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Configuration(1)

Custom Alert Rules

Allows creation of organization-specific detection rules and alert thresholds.

Data Protection(1)

Data Exfiltration PreventionAIPremium

Detects and prevents unauthorized data transfers via email.

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for programmatic access to security data and controls.

Threat Intelligence IntegrationPremium

Integrates with external threat intelligence feeds for enhanced detection.

Protection(2)

Executive Threat MonitoringPremium

Enhanced monitoring and protection for high-value targets like executives.

Mobile Email ProtectionPremium

Extends threat protection to mobile email clients and applications.

Response(3)

Automated Response Actions

Automatically quarantines, deletes, or alerts on detected threats without manual intervention.

Incident Response Console

Centralized dashboard for managing and investigating security incidents.

Quarantine Management

Dashboard to review, release, or delete quarantined emails.

Threat Detection(17)

Account Takeover PreventionAI

Detects compromised accounts sending malicious emails within your organization.

Advanced URL InspectionAI

Deep inspection of URLs including dynamic and obfuscated links.

Attachment SandboxingPremium

Detonates suspicious attachments in isolated environment to detect malware.

Behavioral AI DetectionAI

Uses machine learning to detect anomalous email behavior and sender patterns.

Business Email Compromise DetectionAI

Identifies BEC attacks targeting executives and financial transactions.

Credential Phishing DetectionAI

Specifically targets emails attempting to steal user credentials and passwords.

Domain Impersonation DetectionAI

Identifies lookalike domains and homograph attacks targeting your organization.

Encryption DetectionAI

Identifies encrypted attachments and suspicious encryption usage.

Insider Threat DetectionAIPremium

Identifies suspicious internal user behavior indicating data theft or sabotage.

Internal Email Threat DetectionAI

Detects malicious emails from compromised internal accounts.

Language and Content AnalysisAI

Analyzes email text patterns to detect social engineering and manipulation.

Phishing ProtectionAI

Detects sophisticated phishing attacks including credential harvesting and impersonation.

Ransomware DetectionAIPremium

Detects ransomware distribution emails and compromised account activity.

Real-time Email AnalysisAI

Analyzes email content, attachments, and URLs in real-time for threats.

Supply Chain Attack DetectionAIPremium

Identifies threats from compromised third-party vendors and partners.

Third-Party Sender MonitoringAIPremium

Monitors emails from external service providers and vendors.

Zero-Day Threat DetectionAIPremium

Identifies previously unknown malware and attack vectors before they cause damage.

Training(1)

Attack SimulationPremium

Simulates phishing and security attacks to test user awareness.

Pricing

Starter

$2500/mo
  • Essential email security with AI-powered threat detection

Professional

Popular
$5000/mo
  • Advanced threat detection with analytics and custom rules

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Full platform with threat hunting and forensics

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Abnormal Security

Monthly$2500/mo
Yearly$30k/yr
5-Year Total$150k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $29.8k
SaaS
$30k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $89.3k
SaaS
$90k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $148.8k
SaaS
$150k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Abnormal Security alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Abnormal Security

Monthly cost$25,000/mo
3-year total$900,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$844,560 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations