Email Encryption
Why encrypt your email?
When emails are in transit, they can be stored on many servers along the way. People other than the sender and recipient of the email have access to those servers, which presents a significant vulnerability in email communication. Encrypting your email renders these messages meaningless to everyone but the intended recipient.
Even if you have nothing to hide, it is important to encrypt email to protect your financial data, private conversations, and simply to keep out people who just should not be there. Email encryption protects sensitive data, and is even required to stay compliant with regulations affecting banks, hospitals, and many other organizations.
Google Message Encryption
Google Message Encryption, powered by Postini, enables users to send email without fear of any data being compromised. Email encryption is a crucial component of messaging for organizations that require heightened security measures. Google Message Encryption contains many features that separate it from less secure email solutions, such as:
- Automatic encryption for messages containing private information or other sensitive data
- Reports on the requirements for messages to qualify for an encryption, as well as policy enforcement
- Hand pick criteria for email encryption that allows administrators to designate what type of emails should be encrypted
- Tools for creating policies based upon content in order to comply with GLBA, HIPAA, DSS, PCI, and data privacy regulations
- No additional software, hardware, or technical training required to use the email system
- Direct inbox delivery for sending encrypted email directly to the recipient’s inbox for further security
- Automated notifications if the recipient of the message has not viewed it yet
