Digital instead of analogue: Secure email encryption as a modern fax alternative
For years, the fax machine was considered an indispensable means of communication. But with the legal ban on faxing personal health data, the question now comes into focus: How can we successfully switch to a fax alternative for secure digital communication—without security gaps, yet with maximum user-friendliness? Why the fax is obsolete – and what’s […]
Data protection in healthcare: Send medical reports securely by email
Transmitting patient data digitally – but with particular cautionThe advancing digitalization is also opening up new opportunities for more efficient communication in the healthcare sector. However, especially when exchanging sensitive health data such as laboratory results, doctor’s letters, or diagnoses, the question inevitably arises: How can the electronic transmission of findings be legally compliant and […]
S/MIME vs. PGP – What is the difference and why S/MIME is often the better choice
When it comes to protecting sensitive content in email communications, two encryption methods currently lead the list: S/MIME and PGP. Both methods ensure that only authorized individuals have access to the message and its attachments. But how do the two systems differ—and which is better suited to everyday business operations? What is S/MIME? S/MIME stands […]
Email protection compared: SPF, DKIM, DMARC & S/MIME simply explained
How can companies effectively protect their email communications from manipulation and misuse? Most email systems were developed at a time when security was not yet a central concern. They are based on an open protocol that neither clearly verifies the sender address nor protects the content. Attackers deliberately exploit these vulnerabilities by, for example, using […]
S/MIME Automation: Email encryption without annual certificate renewal
Due to stricter GDPR regulations, the increase in cyberattacks, and heightened awareness of data security, email encryption is now a basic requirement for companies – especially in sectors (such as tax consulting, healthcare, legal, or insurance) where sensitive information is regularly sent via email. However, traditional S/MIME certificates must be manually renewed and reissued annually. […]
Easily manage S/MIME certificates – How to keep track with zertmail.
S/MIME – Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions – is an internationally established email security standard that has been in place for 30 years. It encrypts messages and provides digital signatures, thus ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of communications. Despite these advantages, managing S/MIME certificates presents challenges for IT departments: Each certificate must be monitored, renewed, […]
Send health data encrypted via email with zertmail.
Emails have long been standard in the everyday working life of many companies, but in medicine, they remain a sensitive issue due to data protection regulations. Since the beginning of January, according to the Health Telematics Act, health data may no longer be sent by fax in Austria, leading to absolute chaos in communication. Many […]
Email encryption in Outlook: How to encrypt emails and attachments
Emails are the backbone of business communication – but without encryption, they are an easy target for cyberattacks. Companies, public bodies, and the healthcare sector face the challenge of transmitting sensitive data securely. The GDPR, the NIS 2 Directive, and the Health Telematics Act require companies and organizations to take special measures to protect data […]
Chaos caused by fax ban in healthcare: The solution is so close
Since the beginning of January, health data may no longer be sent by fax in Austria, as regulated by the new Health Telematics Act (GTelG). However, instead of relying on an obvious solution, the ban has caused outright communication chaos. Results and referrals are now sometimes transmitted by courier, USB sticks, or other improvised means, […]
How does email encryption work with S/MIME?
Emails are one of the most important means of communication in everyday business and medical practice. But without encryption, emails are as secure as a postcard – anyone with access to the connection can read them or manipulate them while in transit. Secure communication is essential, especially in professional and medical environments, where confidential information […]