Product Release Version 2.5
NEW FEATURES
- Unspecified email addresses for maximum privacy when communicating with clients
Completely ‘hide’ email addresses of your staff and only show the names of your employees while communicating securely with external guest clients and partners. This new feature allows organizations to continue using their regular email programs such as MS Outlook, but preserve the privacy of the email addresses (SMTP email address) of their staff. When enabled, this feature requires external clients and partners to communicate with your employees exclusively through the web and mobile enabled Secure Message Center. It eliminates the risk of exposing email addresses to the public that could later be used maliciously, and prevents clients and partners from sending unsecure basic emails directly to your staff.
- Challenge Response Authentication (CRA)
The Challenge Response Authentication (CRA) enables an additional level of authentication and non-repudiation when new users register with the Secure Messaging Center. The CRA feature acts as a second factor authentication where new users are required to enter a Client ID, PIN, Account Number, Zip code, or any other code as required. Once registered, the CRA code must be entered and validated by the system prior to the new user having any access to secure messages or attachments. Once the CRA code is validated, a date stamp and IP address is recorded and is available through the Web Admin Console for audit purposes. The DLP whitelist feature allows exemption of specific domains or email addresses, especially useful for internal users to your organization. The CRA feature can be integrated through the API for automatic provisioning with any existing database within the organization, including LDAP. Alternatively, the CRA code can be entered manually by users of your organization when inviting new users to the system. This option requires no special integration and can be up and running with a single click through the Web Admin Console. The process entails having the sender manually enter the CRA code at the time of composing a secure message to new users. The CRA code can later be changed or edited if a mistake occurred during the invitation process.
- FileFreeze (PDF)
Automatically convert Word documents to PDF with the new FileFreeze (PDF) feature. Send documents securely from MS Outlook, web & mobile enabled Secure Message Center and automatically convert to PDF ‘on send’. Ensure no external party is tampering or editing your documents.
IMPROVEMENTS
Delivery Slip
- Support for FileFreeze (PDF) available under the Message Attachment Module, Enhanced Security Options.
Secure Message Center (Webmail)
- Upgraded Single Sign-On page with enhanced security.
- Fixed issue with replying and forwarding in Internet Explorer 6 & 7.
Secure Message Center (Mobile/Lite)
MS Outlook Toolbar
- Improved Microsoft Exchange support for unique Exchange configurations in Microsoft Exchange 2010.
- Fixed issue with messages in Webmail client displayed with blue underline text when sent from Outlook 2007.
Web Admin Console
- Users invited by the Admin address now exempt from CRA requirements.
Server Console
Secure Messaging Directory
NEW FEATURES
- email2 Desktop Agent (PC) for Windows
The email2 Desktop Agent acts as a secure productivity agent & notifier. It displays an icon in your PC system tray and lets you know instantly when you have new secure messages. The Desktop Agent also offers some convenient shortcuts to create secure messages and send large files securely. It can easily be installed from your Secure Webmail client account and it is available to all users.
- Unspecified email addresses for maximum privacy when communicating with clients
Completely ‘hide’ email addresses of your staff and only show the names of your employees while communicating securely with external guest clients and partners. This new feature allows organizations to continue using their regular email programs such as MS Outlook, but preserve the privacy of the email addresses of their employees. When enabled, this feature requires external clients and partners to communicate with your employees exclusively through the secure channel. It eliminates the risk of exposing email addresses to the public that could later be used maliciously, and prevents clients and partners from sending unsecure basic emails directly to your employees.
- Challenge Response Authentication (CRA)
The Challenge Response Authentication (CRA) enables an additional level of non-repudiation when new users register with the Secure Network. The CRA feature acts as a second factor authentication where new users are required to enter a Client ID, PIN, Account Number, Zip code, or any other code as required. Once registered, the CRA code must be entered and validated by the system prior to the new user having any access to secure message or attachments. Once the CRA code is validated, a date stamp and IP address is recorded and is available through the Web Admin Console for audit purposes. The DLP whitelist feature allows exemption of specific domains or email addresses, especially useful for internal users to your organization. The CRA feature can be integrated through the email2 API for automatic provisioning with any existing database within the organization, including LDAP. Alternatively, the CRA code can be entered manually by members of your organization when inviting new users to the system. This option requires no special integration and can be up and running with a single click through the Web Admin Console. The process entails having the sender manually enter the CRA code at the time of composing a secure message to new users. The CRA code can later be changed or edited if a mistake occurred during the invitation process.
- FileFreeze (PDF)
Automatically convert Word documents to PDF with the new FileFreeze (PDF) feature. Send documents securely from Outlook, Webmail or Mobile and automatically convert to PDF ‘on send’. Ensure no external party is tampering or editing your documents.
IMPROVEMENTS
Delivery Slip
- Support for FileFreeze (PDF) available under the Message Attachment Module, Enhanced Security Options.
Secure Webmail Client
- Desktop App (Win) installation page, including wizard-like step-by-step procedure with detailed instructions and screenshots for non-technical users.
- Upgraded Single Sign-On page with enhanced security.
- Fixed issue with replying and forwarding in Internet Explorer 6 & 7.
Secure Mobile/Lite Web Client
email2 Toolbar for Microsoft Outlook
- Improved Microsoft Exchange support for unique Exchange configurations in Microsoft Exchange 2010.
- Fixed issue with messages in Webmail client displayed with blue underline text when sent from Outlook 2007.
email2 Desktop App for Windows
- Fixed issue where clicking “Check for Updates” caused the default PEN logo to display in the Tasktray.
- Fixed issue where the forgot password link on the login window did not go to the correct URL.
- Fixed issue where if you unchecked “remember me”, it did not work correctly on the login window.
- Fixed issue where if you sent 2 secure file attachements the subject of the draft secure message was wrong.
email2 PEN Admin Console
- Users invited by the Admin address now exempt from CRA requirements.
email2 PEN Server Console
email2 PEN Directory