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how to find software solutions for your security needs

When your business requires you to send important documents via e-mail, you should be positive that they are as secure as possible. This can be achieved with e-mail encryption software or secure connection web-mail. EPIC, a public interest research center in D.C., features several of these programs in their “Online Guide to Practical Privacy Tools,” which can be found at http://epic.org/privacy/tools.html.One of the easiest to use is CryptoAnywhere. This program can fit on a USB drive and can be accessed without installing the software on your workstation. It will encrypt your e-mail and hide it from prying eyes, making sure only you and your intended recipient see the goods. There’s nothing to be ashamed about in being cautious, and the best part is the recipient doesn’t need to have CryptoAnywhere himself. You can download a demo version (without revealing any personal information) at developer ByteFusion’s website.Hushmail is an alternative that allows you to create your own e-mail address on their servers. Your messages are automatically encrypted and received messages are scanned for spam and viruses. While not effective for companies with their own e-mail servers, Hushmail (as well as S-Mail and KeptPrivate) is a great choice for students graduating from collegeor anyone else in need of a secure new e-mail address.You can see all of these programs and more at EPIC’s “Online Guide,” along with other tools such as HTML filters and Cookie Busters.