How to Build Your Own Abnormal Security
Replace Abnormal Security with a custom build. AI-powered email security that stops advanced threats.
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 41 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 41 features
Threat Detection(17 features)
Detects compromised accounts sending malicious emails within your organization.
Deep inspection of URLs including dynamic and obfuscated links.
Detonates suspicious attachments in isolated environment to detect malware.
Uses machine learning to detect anomalous email behavior and sender patterns.
Identifies BEC attacks targeting executives and financial transactions.
+12 more in this category
Analysis(4 features)
Deep inspection of email headers for spoofing and routing anomalies.
Deep analysis tools for investigating complex security incidents.
Reviews past emails to identify if similar threats were previously missed.
Proactive search through historical emails to uncover hidden threats.
Response(3 features)
Automatically quarantines, deletes, or alerts on detected threats without manual intervention.
Centralized dashboard for managing and investigating security incidents.
Dashboard to review, release, or delete quarantined emails.
Administration(2 features)
Manage security policies across multiple organizations from single console.
Define granular permissions based on job function and responsibilities.
Analytics(2 features)
Tracks and analyzes user email patterns to identify anomalies.
Assigns risk scores to users based on behavioral patterns and threat history.
Authentication(2 features)
Validates SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to prevent spoofing.
SAML 2.0 and OIDC support for enterprise SSO integration.
Compliance(2 features)
Complete audit trail of all security events and administrative actions.
Generates reports for GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and other compliance standards.
Integration(2 features)
RESTful API for programmatic access to security data and controls.
Integrates with external threat intelligence feeds for enhanced detection.
Cost Calculator
Keep Paying Abnormal Security
Build It Yourself
Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at easy complexity.