Built by Someone Who Helped Build the Internet
I've spent 50 years in technology—from developing early Internet protocols to training FBI InfraGard members on cybersecurity. Now I'm using that experience to solve a problem that affects everyone: the emails that slip past every filter.
Why I Built This
In 50 years of working with technology and security, not one of my clients has ever been hit by ransomware. Not one has lost money to a phishing attack. That's not luck—it's because I've always believed in teaching people to recognize threats before they click.
But I can't be everyone's security advisor. And the reality is, the phishing emails that cost people their life savings are getting past every automated filter. Spam filters catch the obvious stuff. Anti-virus stops known malware. DNS filtering blocks known-bad domains.
None of them catch the sophisticated email that looks exactly like it came from your bank, your vendor, or your CEO.
That's the gap ForwardToSafety fills. When you're not sure about an email—when something feels off but you can't put your finger on it—you forward it to us. In 60 seconds, you know whether it's safe or not. And you understand why.
The Track Record
50 years of experience. Thousands of professionals trained. Zero successful attacks on clients.
50
Years in technology
0
Ransomware hits on clients
1,775+
Professionals trained
718
Organizations reached
Internet Infrastructure Pioneer
Helped develop early Internet protocols in the 1980s. Launched one of the first commercial email services in 1991.
FBI InfraGard Training Moderator
Regular presenter for FBI InfraGard cybersecurity training sessions, helping critical infrastructure organizations recognize and prevent threats.
Why This Approach Works
ForwardToSafety does what no single security tool can do on its own.
Multi-Tier AI Analysis
Three layers of AI examine every email. Fast triage, deep analysis, and external verification. No single point of failure.
Link Following & Page Scanning
We follow every link through ALL redirects and screenshot the landing page. Your spam filter never visits the destination—we do.
Attachment Analysis
We examine attachments for embedded links, QR codes, macros, and hidden threats that anti-virus doesn't catch.
The key insight: Existing security tools are good at what they do. But they're all automated, they don't talk to each other, and they can't explain their reasoning. ForwardToSafety combines multiple analysis methods and tells you exactly why an email is dangerous—in plain English.
Private AI for Those Who Need It
Most email security tools send your data to external cloud AI like ChatGPT or Claude. For law firms, healthcare organizations, and financial services, that's a compliance risk. We built a solution specifically for you.
Law Firms
ABA Model Rule 1.6 requires protecting client confidentiality. Our private AI keeps privileged communications in-house.
Healthcare
HIPAA requires safeguards for PHI. No patient data is sent to third-party AI. BAA available.
Financial Services
SEC/FINRA requirements and fiduciary duty demand data protection. Complete data sovereignty with our private infrastructure.
The Mission
In 1991, I helped launch one of the first commercial email services. Email was going to change everything—and it did. But I never imagined that 35 years later, email would also be the primary vector for attacks that cost people their retirement savings, their businesses, and their peace of mind.
The problem isn't that people are careless. The problem is that today's phishing emails are engineered to pass every automated filter and look exactly like the real thing. The average person—even a smart, careful person—can't tell the difference.
ForwardToSafety is your last line of defense. And your best one.
The best defense is the one you actually use. That's why ForwardToSafety is as simple as forwarding an email. No apps. No browser extensions. No technical knowledge required. When you're not sure, forward it. Know in 60 seconds.
About the Founder
Craig Peterson
Craig Peterson has spent 50 years at the intersection of technology and security. From developing early Internet protocols in the 1980s to training FBI InfraGard members today, his career spans the entire history of the commercial Internet.
- Internet protocol developer (1980s)
- Launched commercial email service (1991)
- FBI InfraGard training moderator
- Trained 1,775+ professionals from 718 organizations
- 50-year track record: zero ransomware hits on clients
What People Are Saying
"In my 25+ years in the IT business I have yet to meet someone more knowledgeable and more committed to getting it right than Craig and his team."
Frank C.
Retired State CTO
"With decades in business, Craig and his team have stood head and shoulders above every other provider we've dealt with. I recommend them to everyone I can."
John L.
Business Owner
Ready to Add Your Last Line of Defense?
50 years of expertise, built into a service anyone can use. Forward suspicious emails. Know in 60 seconds.