Email security is an essential element that every company needs to ensure during the era of evolving cybercrime. Attacks by hackers on business entities very often target precisely email communication, both internal and external to end users. The consequences of their actions can be very serious, from bad PR and loss of customers to actual financial losses resulting from it.
Implementing a company’s email privacy policy is not enough, additional safeguards are also necessary. In this article, we hint at what email privacy and security are and outline good practices for applying them.
Under the term email security, there are a number of steps a company may take to make it more difficult for cybercriminals to gain access. A number of policies can be put in place regarding the use of business email accounts, and tools used to protect emails from threats such as spam, phishing or malware. Good solutions are:
With these safeguards, information, company or personal data sent via e-mail will be protected from unauthorized access.
Transport Layer Security is a protocol that establishes encrypted session between two computers on the Internet. It verifies the identity of the server and prevents hackers from intercepting any data.
Email privacy is the practice of securing access to messages from unauthorized parties. It applies to storing, sending and sharing information regardless of where it is stored (e.g., servers or cell phones). Sending messages can be done through various systems and devices that are vulnerable to attacks.
Hackers can gain access to emails through:
Every company should develop and implement its own email privacy policy, which will include policies and procedures to protect against unauthorized access.
Email privacy and security for businesses – best practices
Digital communication, such as sending emails, always involves the risk of interception. Companies should therefore implement all possible safeguards to improve email privacy and security. Along with the above-mentioned solutions to strengthen email security, common best practices are:
Internet connection secured by VPN
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