I think that this is an excellent suggestion. The only problem is that generally the people getting the e-mail have no computer knowledge. I deal with HIPAA every day and have found out how scary their lack of the computer side has been. I transmit the new X12-834 standard file out to over 20+ customers, they all require that it be slightly different, nice standard :-) The log-in to each company's website type interface is currently one of the most used, but a real pain since they all use different methods and it takes time.

PGP and PGP self-decrypting archives have been the best choice for me. Check into it, it will cover your a$$ if they decide to come for you. It also lets you back away from training every customer to some point. It should be integrated into every mail application and should just be the standard as far as I'm concerned, but others here do know a lot more then me on the subject (I'm not being flip, they really do). I PGP everything that might even look like Protected Information...

Good luck, Politicians and computers, SCARRY...

In reply to Re^2: [OT] E-mail security by mkenney
in thread [OT] E-mail security by bradcathey

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