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E-mail Security: an Overview of Threats and Safeguards

Published

Author(s)

Kevin M. Stine, Matthew A. Scholl

Abstract

This publication discusses, at a high level, the ubiquitous threats facing email systems today and impresses the need to secure these systems. This article will provide high level tips and techniques for securing email systems and point to resources that an organization can use to further this cause.
Citation
Journal of AHIMA
Volume
81
Issue
4

Keywords

email, electronic mail, safeguard, security, threat

Citation

Stine, K. and Scholl, M. (2010), E-mail Security: an Overview of Threats and Safeguards, Journal of AHIMA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=904935 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created April 1, 2010, Updated February 19, 2017