In today’s business world, email has earned a secure position as the favored communication medium, as its ability to facilitate quick, convenient communication has yet to be surpassed. Unfortunately, email is vulnerable to security breaches that may expose sensitive information. To combat this problem, ZixCorp has developed ZixGateway, an email encryption solution with a number of useful data-protection features. Let’s take a closer look at ZixGateway and the world of email encryption.

When emails are transmitted in unencrypted form, it’s possible for third parties to view their contents. This can be a serious problem if the emails contain “sensitive” information not meant for prying eyes.

Sometimes important emails are mistakenly sent to the wrong party—another cause of damaging information leaks.

In the business world, exposure of proprietary information can be disastrous.

Some types of data are strictly regulated by laws intended to restrict their exposure. For example, businesses that accept credit card numbers must follow the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Medical data is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Data breaches can also lead to loss of customer confidence.

Email encryption renders these messages unreadable unless the recipient possesses the correct “key” that deciphers the text. This means that sender and recipient can be assured that their conversation is private.

Even if another party manages to intercept the email, its content will remain a mystery.

Though the benefits of email encryption are well established, many companies decline to use this valuable security solution.

A big part of the problem is the cumbersomeness of traditional email encryption solutions. Until now, sending an encrypted email has required the user and receiver to carry out additional actions. This has the effect of impeding workflows.

ZixGateway represents a substantial improvement over traditional email encryption.

This is a gateway solution that automatically encrypts outgoing messages. The recipient can view the email without the additional steps customarily involved with this type of security measure. As a result, email messages are kept safe without interfering with productivity.

Developed to be a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), this gateway uses customizable data filters that automatically scan outgoing messages for sensitive data such as Social Security numbers. If this type of important data is detected, the system encrypts the message.

As an automated process, it can protect sensitive information that the sender mistakenly emailed.

ZixGateway uses Best Method of Delivery (BMOD) practices to ensure optimal security.

Available as a cloud-hosted or an on-premise solution, ZixGateway includes a number of attractive features, such as the following: • Full message scanning: All

elements of emails are scanned, including the message line and all attachments.

• Regulatory compliance: Encrypted emails conform to a range of regulations, including HIPAA and the FFIEC.

• Automated key management: ZixDirectory tracks encryption keys for the user.

ZixEmailSecurity.com is owned and operated by Sentinel Cloud Service Brokers, a ZixCorp premier partner. As an IT solutions provider, Sentinel Cloud Service Brokers delivers high-quality cybersecurity products and services to clients in the business, educational, and governmental sectors.

• http://www.zixemailsecurity.com/email-encryption/zixgateway-cloud/

• http://www.zixcorp.com/email-encryption/zixgateway/

Summary

• Developed by ZixCorp, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution ZixGateway provides high-quality email encryption that improves on traditional data-protection measures in various ways. ZixGateway’s security features include automated key management, full message scanning, and compliance with relevant data-protection regulations.