The use of e-mail has escalated to the point where it is obligatory for all companies to be accessible by e-mail. The inherent lack of security for receiving messages, information, files or instructions appears to be ignored by many, who see the benefits of near instant, and virtually free, global communications as far out weighing any 'downside'.
Receiving e-mail using a Digital Signature (and optionally being encrypted), is a means of ensuring its validity and integrity. The content of e-mails received without such authentication may be unreliable.
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- The receipt, failure to detect, and the introduction of a virus, can not only damage your own system and data, but can also spread throughout the organisation's network, wreaking havoc.
There are multiple Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.
- Placing legal reliance upon an e-mail is dangerous, as simple e-mail messages cannot be authenticated.
There are multiple Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.
- Receiving e-mail via unsecured public lines (e.g. the Internet) can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the contents.
There are 2 Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.