At the security fair it-sa, which takes place from 08-10 October in Nuremberg, we will show you our new version 13.1! In addition to numerous improvements, it offers optimization for SaaS operation. On this basis, we will Aufbau und Betriin future offer partners whoare able to set up and developea managed service for customersare shying awayfrom a own cloud service. A total of 18 new features and feature enhancements include adding new checks to the Reputation Filter, supporting additional file types in the content filter to increase the security of email attachments, and VIP Encrypt©, which, in conjunction with Office 365, can be used to implement particularly secure content encryption.
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Secure e-mail communication with S/MIME certificates
All Topics, News, NoSpamProxy EncryptionEvery email is vulnerable – theoretically. The journey of an email through the Internet is long, although the speed of transmission often makes this forget. Emails can be intercepted, read, or even modified during transportation. At least if they are sent unencrypted. The consequences may be devastating: Qinthe ancendatous damage, loss of data or loss of image are at risk for all those who exchange emails unencrypted. In addition, unencrypted emails are already no longer compatible with data protection – also with regard to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
One way to enable secure email communication and send information confidentially and securely is to use PKI-based e-mail encryption and signature. PKI stands for Public Key Infrastructure, and the most common standard for such encryption is S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail) Extensions).
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Security risk of encrypted PDF files? – first assessment and important alternatives
All Topics, News, NoSpamProxy EncryptionA Bochum research group today published a vulnerability in encrypted PDF files The BSI had published a preliminary information on this subject. It is to be expected that users will be highly unsettled. NoSpamProxy clarifies for whom which risks actually exist and who is affected. For special safety requirements, alternatives are shown.
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it-sa: New Version and Premium Managed Service for Mail Security
All Topics, Events, News, Product, Tech & SupportAt the security fair it-sa, which takes place from 08-10 October in Nuremberg, we will show you our new version 13.1! In addition to numerous improvements, it offers optimization for SaaS operation. On this basis, we will Aufbau und Betriin future offer partners whoare able to set up and developea managed service for customersare shying awayfrom a own cloud service. A total of 18 new features and feature enhancements include adding new checks to the Reputation Filter, supporting additional file types in the content filter to increase the security of email attachments, and VIP Encrypt©, which, in conjunction with Office 365, can be used to implement particularly secure content encryption.
Read the full press release (German only)
Beta version for NoSpamProxy 13.2 is available
All Topics, NewsThe official beta phase for NoSpamProxy 13.2 will start on April 3, 2020. Interested customers now have a unique opportunity to get to know the new features before the official release.
How to create GDPR-compliant email disclaimers
All TopicsThe introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) led to unrest and uncertainty in many companies. At the last minute, pop-ups on websites, hastily printed information sheets and rushed data protection declarations paved the rocky road that led to Day X – 25 May 2018. On that day, the GDPR became a binding and crucial part of the data protection framework in the European Union. Since then, email communication has also been subject to special requirements, as Chapter 13 of the GDPR must be taken into account in the form of correspondingly adapted email disclaimers.
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Is Sandboxing a Miracle Cure or a Hype?
All Topics, News, NoSpamProxy ProtectionIT infrastructures today are regularly exposed to dangerous and sophisticated attacks by hackers. With the growing number of attacks, the technological maturity of the attack methods used increases: Emotet, WannaCry, Locky, DDOS attacks or Zip bombs repeatedly threaten companies and authorities, and in many cases cause considerable damage. Read more
The Federal Fiscal Court and email security
All Topics, NoSpamProxy Encryption, NospamProxy Large Files, NoSpamProxy ProtectionSince 7 June 2019, a warning about fake emails can be read on the website of the Federal Fiscal Court in Germany. According to the warning, previously unknown perpetrators send emails with malicious attachments and use the email domain of the Federal Fiscal Court in the sender. It goes without saying that the emails also look deceptively real. Although the Federal Fiscal Court’s warning is shared in the social media, the actual range is likely to be limited. The majority of the victims are informed – if at all – much too late. And this despite the fact that the DMARC specification is a freely available technology that could prevent this.
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NoSpamProxy launches “No Spam Area” against spam and malware
All Topics, News, NoSpamProxy Encryption, NospamProxy Large Files, NoSpamProxy ProtectionThe new “No Spam Area” offers information and assistance on the topics of spam, malware and email security. It raises awareness of threats such as phishing, CxO fraud or Trojans, highlights effective countermeasures and assists in their concrete implementation.
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