| Despite the
rise in text messaging, instant messaging, social networking,
and other forms of communication, email continues to be the
predominant business collaboration tool. But the unsecure nature
of email has resulted in the inadvertent and malicious exposure
of sensitive information. Technologies to encrypt email, such
as S/MIME and Open PGP, have been available for several years,
but they have failed to achieve widespread adoption. The limited
use of these technologies is primarily due to their deployment
complexity and the burden they place on the sender and the recipient
to open and manage encrypted messages.
Cisco® IronPort Email Encryption overcomes the problems of
earlier encryption technologies by providing a solution that
that meets compliance requirements for email encryption, while
delivering powerful new email control features—all in an easy-to-use,
broad-reaching, and affordable offering.
Features:
Integrated Functionality
Along with RSA Email DLP, Cisco IronPort Anti-Spam, and Cisco
IronPort Virus Outbreak Filters, Cisco IronPort Email Encryption
is integrated into the high-performance line of Cisco IronPort
email security appliances. Converging email functions into a
single appliance means a simpler email infrastructure and lower
capital and operational costs.
Flexible Sender Encryption
The sender can initiate encryption through a wide variety
of means, including installing an email client plug-in that
allows them to encrypt a message with the click of a button,
marking the message as urgent, or using a code word (such as
"encrypt") in the subject line. Emails can also be encrypted
automatically through administrator-configured policies.
Support for All Email Platforms
Messages encrypted using Cisco IronPort Email Encryption
can be opened by any AOL, Yahoo!, Gmail, or Hotmail user, as
well as by traditional enterprise email clients such as Outlook,
Lotus Notes, and Groupwise.
Flexible Key Management
Cisco takes the burden out of encryption key management through
a hosted key management service. The Cisco Registered Envelope
Service provides secure and transparent management of encryption
key creation, distribution, and retention. Operating from multiple
Cisco data centers, the service has high availability and 10-year
key retention. If an organization cannot permit a hosted key
service, Cisco provides the flexibility of on-premises key management
with the Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance.
Benefits:
Easy to Set Up and Administer With Cisco IronPort
Email Encryption, email administrators can implement message-level
encryption in two easy steps and be up and running in minutes.
Cisco transparently manages key creation, distribution, and
retention, as well as recipient user management.
Total Email Control Unlike other email encryption
solutions, Cisco IronPort Email Encryption allows the sender
to continue to remain in full control of their content—even
after it's been sent. With Cisco IronPort Email Encryption,
senders don't have to fear mistyped recipient addresses, mistakes
in content, or time-sensitive emails, because they always have
the option to lock the message.
Regulatory ComplianceCisco IronPort Email Encryption
satisfies the encryption requirements for regulatory requirements
such as PCI, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA — as well as state privacy regulations
and European directives—without being a burden on the senders,
recipients, or email administrators. Ease of use combined with
powerful features means that now IT can offer encryption as
a service, not a mandate.
Summary
Cisco IronPort Email Encryption technology revolutionizes
email encryption—satisfying compliance requirements while providing
opportunity to extend into areas that can add tangible business
value. Cisco provides the only email encryption technology that
combines universal accessibility (send and receive on any email
platform) with ease-of-use (no client software or PKI), and
is proven in mission-critical deployments of up to 30 million
recipients.
Documentation:
Download the
IronPort Email Encryption Technology Datasheet (PDF).
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