{"id":542033,"date":"2026-07-10T11:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/intraconnect-safe-link-services-greater-security-with-every-click\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:54:13","slug":"intraconnect-safe-link-services-greater-security-with-every-click","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/en\/intraconnect-safe-link-services-greater-security-with-every-click\/","title":{"rendered":"IntraCONNECT: Safe-Link Services \u2013 Greater Security with Every Click"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is a safe link service?<\/h3>\n

A safe-link service scans and modifies links in emails, messages, or other digital content. The original web address is replaced with a new address that first routes through a security service. This means that when you click on a link, you are not immediately redirected to the destination page. Instead, the security service first checks whether the destination page could be dangerous. Only then is the webpage opened\u2014or access is blocked.<\/p>\n

Such services are frequently used in companies to better protect employees from phishing, malware, and fraudulent websites. Examples include the \u201cSafe Links\u201d feature in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 or Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for email | Hornetsecurity. They check links in emails and Teams messages before users are redirected to the actual destination page.<\/p>\n

Why are links rewritten in the first place?<\/h3>\n

A Safe Link service modifies links in emails, messages, or other digital content. The original destination address is rewritten to a new address that first routes through a security service. This means that when you click on a link, you are not immediately redirected to the destination page. Instead, the service first checks whether the destination page could be dangerous. Only then is the website opened\u2014or access is blocked. Such services are frequently used in companies to better protect employees from phishing, malware, and fraudulent websites. All of this happens in the background. The check usually takes just a few seconds. During this time, a corresponding notification appears on the screen.<\/p>\n

What does a rewritten link look like?<\/h3>\n

At first glance, a rewritten link may seem unusual or even suspicious. Instead of a short, familiar address like www.beispielunternehmen.de\/rechnung, you might see a much longer address that starts with a security service. The original destination address is then contained within this new address or technically embedded in it. This can be confusing. After all, the general rule is that if the visible link doesn\u2019t match the expected address, you should be cautious. With Safe Link services, however, this difference is intentional. The different address does not automatically mean that the link is dangerous. It can also be an indication that the company\u2019s security solution is active. Nevertheless, users should remain vigilant. What matters is not only what a link looks like, but also whether the entire message is plausible.<\/p>\n

What happens after you click?<\/h3>\n

When you click on a rewritten link, a security check runs in the background. Among other things, the service can check:<\/p>\n