PKI and Email Security: Balancing Risk, Usability, and Costs
This guide explores essential considerations for implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in email systems, focusing on security measures, administrative overhead, and the balance between ease of use and protection needs. It addresses risks associated with sensitive data (HIPAA, personal information, proprietary company info) and highlights administrative tasks such as obtaining and managing digital certificates, costs involved, and the need for technical support. Understand how to secure email communications effectively while maintaining usability for employees.
PKI and Email Security: Balancing Risk, Usability, and Costs
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E-mail Considerations • Behind Firewall • E-mail System Security • On the Internet • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
PKI Considerations • Assess Risk • Administrative Overhead • Ease of Use vs. Security Needs
Assess Risk • Sensitive Information (HIPPA) • Personal Information (Identity Theft) • Proprietary Company Information
Administrative • Obtaining the Digital Certificate • Cost of the Digital Certificate • Technical Support • Employee Leaves
Ease of Use vs. Security Needs Find a Balance