gmail security

Gmail Security

Topics of Discussion:

• Gmail - Brief Information

• Why is Gmail Security Important?

• Security Features Provided By Gmail

• Securing Your Gmail Account

• Interesting Facts & Cases

• How Can Quick Heal Help?

Gmail - Brief Information

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POLL 1

Why Is Gmail Security Important

• Your Gmail messages last for ever. So does the information inside the Gmail message!

• Some sensitive data contained in Gmail Messages :Banking Information

Account Numbers

Salary Slips

Personal Information

Photographs

Private Messages

Professional Information etc.

• Lastly For Google - "One Password, All Of Google" i.e. same username password combinations for Gmail, YouTube, Picasa, Google+ and a plethora of other Google Products.

• All the information on these platforms is at risk with a hacked Gmail Account & Vice Versa

Why Is Gmail Security Important?

Security Features Provided By Gmail

Security Features Provided By Gmail

Attachment Scanner

• Gmail automatically scans every attachment for viruses.

• If a virus is detected, the message is rejected with a notification to the sender.

• Attachments with viruses cannot be uploaded or downloaded in Gmail.

Security Features Provided By Gmail

Spam Filtering

• Text Filter: Filters messages containing 'Spammy Phrases' & 'Intentional Misspellings'.

• Blacklists: Google maintains a list of blacklisted email id's & their messages invariably end up in the Spam folder of the receivers.

• Client Filters: The spam filters use client identity and history to block malicious e-mails they send.

Security Features Provided By Gmail

HTTPS

• Gmail always uses an 'encrypted HTTPS connection'

• This ensures, no one can intercept your messages when you check or send an email.

POLL 2

Securing Your Gmail Account - A Step by Step Guide

Securing Your Gmail Account

Step I. Login to Gmail >> Go to Account

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Securing Your Gmail Account

Step II. Click Get Started

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Securing Your Gmail Account

Step III. Under Add Recovery Information add your phone number and alternate email address. These will help Google reach you if any unusual activity is detected on your account.

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Securing Your Gmail Account

Step IV. Click Done, and move to Check your recent activity section.

Here, you can check how many times your Gmail/Google account has been logged into using browsers and apps.

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Securing Your Gmail Account

Step V. If everything looks good, move to the next check point called Check your Account Permissions.

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Securing Your Gmail Account

Step VI. Once you are done with the Security Checkup, click Continue to account settings.

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Securing Your Gmail Account

Step VII. Here You will see an option for 2-step verification

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Other Steps To Boost Gmail Security

• Set Strong Passwords - A Combination Of Uppercase & Lowercase letters, numbers & Symbols. Avoid - DOB's, Name's, Spouse's names etc.

• Set Unique Passwords for every account - This ensures safety in case one of the accounts is compromised

• Avoid Setting Auto Responders - They respond indiscriminately to forged and legitimate email & when they reply to spam emails, they themselves become a source of spam.

• Avoid setting vacation Auto Responders with location Information.

• Always Sign Out once you are done.

POLL 3

Interesting Facts & Cases

Interesting Fact

• Google Drive Offered 2GB Of Free Storage For Doing A Quick Security Checkup Until 17th February 2015

• This clearly shows the importance Google gives to the user Account Security.

Analysis Of Leaked Gmail Passwords -Sep 2014

POLL 4

How Can Quick Heal Help with Email Security

How Can Quick Heal Help with Your Email Security

Quick Heal Products give cloud-based email security that blocks spam, phishing, and infected emails from reaching your Inbox.

• AntiSpam blocks spam, phishing, junk, and other unwanted mails from reaching your Inbox.

• Quick Heal Products use live, cloud-based protection to check for suspicious files restricting malware before it reaches your inbox

How Can Quick Heal Help with Your Email Security

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References:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmail

• http://www.visualistan.com/2014/06/things-you-should-know-about-gmail.html

• http://www.upgrademag.com/web/infographic-things-know-gmail/

• http://money.cnn.com/2014/04/01/technology/gmail/

• http://blogs.quickheal.com/wp/6-easy-steps-to-tighten-your-gmail-security/

• https://support.google.com/mail/answer/25760?hl=en

• https://support.google.com/mail/checklist/2986618?hl=en

• https://blog.lastpass.com/2014/09/the-scary-truth-about-your-passwords-an-analysis-of-the-gmail-leak.html/