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Deliver Protection to Your Business through Encryption Email

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Martha Candace
February 18, 2016


Martha Candace

Martha Candace is an IT writer who reviews subjects like encrypting email. The author also writes regarding developments on encryption software.

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Email encryption is a method where messages you send or receive through electronic mail are protected. In other words, it is the same as sending a coded message.

1) Here is how encryption works.

  • When you send mail this way, only someone who knows the code can read it.
  • Encrypting your emails primarily makes the information in the email private.
  • With email encryption, you are sure that the message’s intended recipient can go through it without compromising on its security.
  • If you run a business online, the messages that run to and from the system are likely to be very important, some of which you might wish to keep confidential or just within the system.
  • Some communication may be about business activities, financial matters and future plans, among many others. These are matters you want to keep guarded and as far away as possible from business competitors and rivals.

2) Dangers of lack of encryption

At one point or another, your business may exchange sensitive or classified information with other entities.

-  If this information gets into the wrong hands, there is no telling the kind of damage it might do.

-  A hacker can easily access communication about business ideas that you are still developing.

-  Someone might also get financial details that could be used against your credit standing.

-  How about those people who might choose to spread personal details just to embarrass you?

This means that your business will benefit from encrypting email. It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, there will be emails going out and coming in and these are likely to contain information about your business. If the wrong people such as competitors read these, there might be problems.

3) Email encryption software

Email encryption software helps you protect your email. Here are some factors to be aware of.

a) There are various forms of software to choose from in the market. There are forms of the software that are available through telecommunication services and those that you can download directly online.

b) To know which email encryption will work best for your business, you will need to look at your requirements first. One credible way of going about it is to get a quote from potential suppliers.

c) You could come up with a document that details the volume of information that you send and receive as email. You should also state what the present operational system in your computer network is. With this information, your potential supplier will have an idea on the kind of software that will fit your business. This will then enable them to know what price to quote for you.

d) Acquisition of reliable email encryption software for your business is not something you want to trifle with. It might require you to do an examination of every possible offer from suppliers. This examination will help you know how the software is likely to benefit you and how much you should pay for it.

e)  You also need to pay attention to the suppliers. You need to be fully aware of their reputation and credibility as well as the quality of their service.


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