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19 Jan 2021
With major data breaches being reported all too frequently, organizations are now placing increased emphasis on the security of personal, private, and sensitive information. Encryption is especially important if you are trying to send sensitive information that other people should not be able to access. Because email messages are sent over the Internet and might be intercepted by an attacker, it is important to add an additional layer of security to sensitive information.
