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Are Your Emails Encrypted? They Should Be!

Are Your Emails Encrypted? They Should Be!

July 17, 2024

Email is a centralizing communication tool for most businesses, but what would you do if we asked if your email system was encrypted? Could you give us an honest answer? Encryption is a powerful security measure for networks and infrastructure, so it makes sense to use it for your email solution, too. Here’s what you need to know about encryption and email.

With encryption, you essentially scramble your data so that it can’t be read by onlookers. The data needs to be decrypted using a decryption key found on specific devices or accounts to read it. You can give your team these keys as needed. This is a seriously useful tool that your business needs to utilize for email.

Security for Your Sensitive Data

There will always be some transfer of sensitive data between you and your customers, which will likely occur through email. This extends beyond just personally identifiable information. You cannot let these messages get stolen. Encrypting emails means that anyone who steals them will not have access to their contents unless they also steal the decryption key, which is highly unlikely.

Compliance with Federal Regulations

Certain industries require encryption to keep specific types of data secure, as per laws and regulations. You might have heard about HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI. You should be securing more than just your email solution; include your data storage as well. You could be subject to steep fines that your budget will certainly not appreciate. Implement the best practice and be done with it. It’s not hard to set a good standard for data security.

Preserve Trust with Your Clients or Customers

If you want your clients to know confidently that you’re not putting their data at risk, then you need to implement encryption and take it seriously. Customers are more likely to engage with your business if they know you are on their side. You’ll also get more money from existing clients if they trust you and your processes.

Encrypt Your Email Before It’s Too Late

Email encryption is vital to keeping your business and its data safe from hackers and onlookers. To learn more about what your business can do to keep itself safe, call us at (571) 470-5594.

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