Types of Securing and Encrypting Email

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Types of Securing and Encrypting EmailDescriptionAdvantagesDisadvantagesEncryption in transitIt uses the Transport Layer Security (TLS) to protect email data against snooping or eavesdropping while in transit from one server to another (Puthal et al., 2019). Easy to use.
Protects email data while in transit.
Enhances fast opening of email data.It does not encrypt data that is stored on servers.
It does not safeguard email data on recipients’ devices.Enterprise email encryptionThis method ensures that encryption is transparent for users by enabling email client application. Encryption is occurs as software in the company’s email server.
Offer additional features.
Enables users to manage their encryption keys.Messages on the device are not encrypted.
Encryption occurs if the receiver’s email server supports the software.DIY email encryptionThe encryption uses the concept where users can create a private and public key. Users know their encryption keys.
Protects email data in transit and on servers.Difficult to set up.
The email sender must exchange his or her passphrase with data recipients.
Recipients might find it difficult to use (Puthal et al., 2019). EncyroIt secures email data in transit, on servers, and on devices.Users can send encrypted messages without signing up for...