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Email is one of the most universal methods of communication. It’s easily accessible from everywhere at any time as it’s built into almost everything from traditional computers to smartphones and tablets.

Despite that it is so ubiquitous, email has a number of major drawbacks. One of these is the fact that email was not designed with any privacy or security in mind. To this day, this means that email is generally readable by anyone who can watch network traffic or access accounts. Statistics show that more than 95% of all emails are still unencrypted.

TraceMail is the user-friendly alternative to sending emails securely

TraceMail is a cloud-based secure messaging solution that goes way beyond a simple encryption. The solution encrypts, tracks and prevents the leak and interception of confidential information. TraceMail integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook® and other applications for both internal and external users, so users can easily send, receive and track emails from any device […]

Cyber criminals on the lookout for the next big hack have shifted focus toward mobile platforms. They search for the weakest link, trying out attack methods that proved successful on PCs. According to the Q1 2014 Mobile Threat Report, 99% of new mobile malware is designed to target Android devices.

Some organisations choose to ban employees from accessing the office network from their mobile device. This is a Stone Age approach that limits the productivity of employees since many people, for example, use their tablet to take notes which they then use to create proposals and reports.

We’ve come a long way in these 30 years of digital evolution. With more computing power in our mobiles than in 1970’s room-sized mainframes, “always connected” is today’s prevailing attitude. However, most netizens don’t spare a thought for mobile security beyond their lock-screen passcode (if that).

What employees can do to improve mobile device security

There are a number of seemingly straightforward, […]