{"id":7513,"date":"2020-08-03T11:43:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T09:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/?p=7513"},"modified":"2024-04-09T14:03:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T12:03:51","slug":"added-security-for-email-with-lets-encrypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/added-security-for-email-with-lets-encrypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Added security for email with Let\u2019s Encrypt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encryption is a security process that converts plain text into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm. It\u2019s widely used for digital services to protect sensitive information<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do we need encryption in our daily lives? While we use many tools to communicate on a daily basis, the most sensitive information is still communicated by email. When you send or receive an email without encryption, the content of your email is sent in plain-text form, making it possible for cybercriminals to intercept and misuse your information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All xneelo hosted domains have access to a free <\/span><b>Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be used to secure both your email and your website. A digital encryption certificate like Let&#8217;s Encrypt makes it easier and more affordable for websites to implement encryption and improve internet security. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encryption certificates help build trust and confidence with customers by showing that your website is properly secured.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we unpack everything you need to know about encryption, and how we use it to protect your sensitive information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is encrypted mail?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encrypted mail means exactly that \u2013\u00a0 your data is <\/span><b>protected <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while in transit, making it almost impossible for unauthorised users to steal your mailbox login details or read \u2013 and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/how-to-spot-payment-redirection-scams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tamper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with \u2013 your emails while they travel across the Internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connection<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between your device and our server is encrypted, making sure your mail reaches its intended recipient securely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick and easy setup<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The auto-config tool (for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/help-centre\/email\/mac-mail-autoconfiguration-step-step\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mac Mail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Outlook and Thunderbird) and our step-by-step<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/help-centre\/email\/email-step-by-step-setup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> email setup guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> default to encrypted mail settings, making the setup of mail quick and convenient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we have always offered encrypted email using the server name, this sometimes led to certificate-related security warnings. As our free<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certificates are associated with your domain name, you should no longer receive any of these warnings when your domain name is correctly stipulated in your mail settings. It should be noted that this feature is only available if your mail and website are hosted on the same xneelo server. If not, encrypted email is still available by using the hosting server name in your mail settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the content of your email is encrypted between your device and our mail server, it is still good practice to send<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/the-dos-and-donts-of-password-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sensitive information like passwords<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via other secure apps and not by email as the recipient may not be making use of these measures. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three additional tips for email security:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Use a <\/span><b>strong and unique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> password<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/the-dos-and-donts-of-password-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">password<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should contain a minimum of 11 characters, with at least one uppercase letter and one number for added resilience. Password apps can help you generate a strong password if you can\u2019t think of one. You should also consider using a password protection app like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/1password.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1Password<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastpass.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LastPass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows you to store all your vital information in a central, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">encrypted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> space. <\/span><b>Never store \u2013 or share \u2013 your passwords in plain text. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And <\/span><b>do not use the same password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across all your applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Be careful when opening an <\/span><b>attachment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before opening any attachment, even from a \u2018reputable\u2019 source, read the body of the email. Look out for typos or spelling mistakes, or anything that just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/what-you-need-to-know-about-phishing-scams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t look quite right<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Often, scammers spread<\/span><b> viruses and other malware <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through attachments. By opening a malicious attachment, scammers can access your passwords and steal your information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always double-check the sender\u2019s email address before opening anything or clicking on any links. If in doubt, rather check with your IT department where possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Do not share sensitive information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all guilty of sharing sensitive information via email \u2013 security experts call it \u2018data leakage\u2019. If you can\u2019t get around sharing certain information, consider calling the other party and sharing the necessary information over the phone, or use a service like Google Drive to share files or documents. Just make sure the email address you\u2019re sharing the Google file with is legitimate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that your website and email security is just one of the many things you need to think about to keep your business running securely. That\u2019s why we\u2019re doing all we can to support you and make your job a little easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Start your online journey securely with a <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/web-hosting\/\">web hosting<\/a> partner that cares about your security. Every domain hosted with us includes a free <a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/\">Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificate<\/a>, ensuring both your website and mail stay secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"plain":"<span >Encryption is a security process that converts plain text into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm. It\u2019s widely used for digital services to protect sensitive information<\/span>\n\n<span >Why do we need encryption in our daily lives? While we use many tools to communicate on a daily basis, the most sensitive information is still communicated by email. When you send or receive an email without encryption, the content of your email is sent in plain-text form, making it possible for cybercriminals to intercept and misuse your information.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span >All xneelo hosted domains have access to a free <\/span><b>Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificate<\/b><span >, which can be used to secure both your email and your website. A digital encryption certificate like Let's Encrypt makes it easier and more affordable for websites to implement encryption and improve internet security. <\/span><span >Encryption certificates help build trust and confidence with customers by showing that your website is properly secured.<\/span><span >\n<\/span><span >\n<\/span><span >In this post, we unpack everything you need to know about encryption, and how we use it to protect your sensitive information.<\/span>\n<h2><span >What is encrypted mail?<\/span><span >\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<span >Encrypted mail means exactly that \u2013\u00a0 your data is <\/span><b>protected <\/b><span >while in transit, making it almost impossible for unauthorised users to steal your mailbox login details or read \u2013 and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/how-to-spot-payment-redirection-scams\/\"><span >tamper<\/span><\/a><span > with \u2013 your emails while they travel across the Internet.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span >In essence, the <\/span><i><span >connection<\/span><\/i><span > between your device and our server is encrypted, making sure your mail reaches its intended recipient securely.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h2><span >Quick and easy setup<\/span><\/h2>\n<span >The auto-config tool (for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/help-centre\/email\/mac-mail-autoconfiguration-step-step\/\"><span > Mac Mail<\/span><\/a><span >, Outlook and Thunderbird) and our step-by-step<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/help-centre\/email\/email-step-by-step-setup\/\"><span > email setup guides<\/span><\/a><span > default to encrypted mail settings, making the setup of mail quick and convenient.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span >While we have always offered encrypted email using the server name, this sometimes led to certificate-related security warnings. As our free<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/about\/\"><span > Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/span><\/a><span > certificates are associated with your domain name, you should no longer receive any of these warnings when your domain name is correctly stipulated in your mail settings. It should be noted that this feature is only available if your mail and website are hosted on the same xneelo server. If not, encrypted email is still available by using the hosting server name in your mail settings.<\/span>\n\n<span >While the content of your email is encrypted between your device and our mail server, it is still good practice to send<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/the-dos-and-donts-of-password-management\/\"><span > sensitive information like passwords<\/span><\/a><span > via other secure apps and not by email as the recipient may not be making use of these measures. <\/span>\n<h2><span >Three additional tips for email security:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span >1. Use a <\/span><b>strong and unique<\/b><span > password<\/span><\/h3>\n<span >Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/the-dos-and-donts-of-password-management\/\"><span >password<\/span><\/a><span > should contain a minimum of 11 characters, with at least one uppercase letter and one number for added resilience. Password apps can help you generate a strong password if you can\u2019t think of one. You should also consider using a password protection app like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/1password.com\/\"><span >1Password<\/span><\/a><span > or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastpass.com\/\"><span >LastPass<\/span><\/a><span >, which allows you to store all your vital information in a central, <\/span><i><span >encrypted<\/span><\/i><span > space. <\/span><b>Never store \u2013 or share \u2013 your passwords in plain text. <\/b><span >And <\/span><b>do not use the same password<\/b><span > across all your applications.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span >2. Be careful when opening an <\/span><b>attachment<\/b><\/h3>\n<span >Before opening any attachment, even from a \u2018reputable\u2019 source, read the body of the email. Look out for typos or spelling mistakes, or anything that just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/what-you-need-to-know-about-phishing-scams\/\"><span >doesn\u2019t look quite right<\/span><\/a><span >. Often, scammers spread<\/span><b> viruses and other malware <\/b><span >through attachments. By opening a malicious attachment, scammers can access your passwords and steal your information.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span >Always double-check the sender\u2019s email address before opening anything or clicking on any links. If in doubt, rather check with your IT department where possible.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span >3. Do not share sensitive information<\/span><\/h3>\n<span >We\u2019re all guilty of sharing sensitive information via email \u2013 security experts call it \u2018data leakage\u2019. If you can\u2019t get around sharing certain information, consider calling the other party and sharing the necessary information over the phone, or use a service like Google Drive to share files or documents. Just make sure the email address you\u2019re sharing the Google file with is legitimate.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span >We understand that your website and email security is just one of the many things you need to think about to keep your business running securely. That\u2019s why we\u2019re doing all we can to support you and make your job a little easier.<\/span>\n\nStart your online journey securely with a <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/web-hosting\/\">web hosting<\/a> partner that cares about your security. Every domain hosted with us includes a free <a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/\">Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificate<\/a>, ensuring both your website and mail stay secure."},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we use many tools to communicate on a daily basis, the most sensitive information is still communicated by email. 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