Email Security
Email is the main communication tool of the 21st century however, with the ease and popularity of this form of technology, it also exposes the user to hacking or email interception. Recently, a UK Government Minister claimed that “... emails are as secure as a postcard”. However, another source stated “Don’t put anything in an email that you wouldn’t want to see on the evening news”. Two similar opinions which can leave people confused as to whether email is a safe and secure form of communication.
Generally, emails are transmitted in clear text with no encryption. An email travels through thousands of miles of cables and across many networks before it reaches the server and their intended location ... and all within the space of a few seconds. Those with criminal intent are able to install a so-called ‘sniffer’ at any location, such as an ISP, an internet café or a company’s network, thus making it possible to intercept or record emails and any other data passing through.
Key Points:
Generally, emails are transmitted in clear text with no encryption. An email travels through thousands of miles of cables and across many networks before it reaches the server and their intended location ... and all within the space of a few seconds. Those with criminal intent are able to install a so-called ‘sniffer’ at any location, such as an ISP, an internet café or a company’s network, thus making it possible to intercept or record emails and any other data passing through.
Secure Email Service
Data Defender can provide feature rich, secure email solutions for individuals and small companies. All emails are scanned using advanced antivirus software and filtered for spam before they reach your computer. The email accounts that we provide are very hard to hack into and governments cannot view your data without a court order.Key Points:
- Spam and virus scanning
- Hardened email service, harder to break into accounts
- Simple strong encryption with secure reply option
- Customizable with domain name, company name and logo
- Email aliases and email forwarders
- Desktop, webmail and mobile access
